Ropes Soarin’ Eagle Marching Band advanced to Area competition with their eye on state.

Ropes Soarin’ Eagle Marching Band advanced to Area competition with their eye on state.

Local bands advance to Area

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Five bands from Hockley and Cochran County competed at the Region 16 Marching Band Contest at Lowrey Field in Lubbock this past Saturday with four advancing.Bands performed for three judges - Jon Kraemer, Jim Bode and Jesus Perez - in hopes of earning scores to move them forward with their eye on...

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Ropes Lady Eagles (29-9, 7-0) captured the District title and are playoff bound. The team has a recent winning streak of 17 games. Team members include Addie Falls, Marlee, Molina, Brooklyn Hogg, Vivian Gallegos, Braedyn Reyna, Allye Bandy, Jaylee Blair, Brylee Lauderdale, Lily Greer, Annabelle Falls, Sydney Brooks, Kinley Nale, and Kambry Turner. Head coach for the Lady Eagles is Jolee Wilson, with assistant coaches Skylar Herrera and Rebecca Castillo. (photo by Donovan Martin)

Ropes Lady Eagles (29-9, 7-0) captured the District title and are playoff bound. The team has a recent winning streak of 17 games. Team members include Addie Falls, Marlee, Molina, Brooklyn Hogg, Vivian Gallegos, Braedyn Reyna, Allye Bandy, Jaylee Blair, Brylee Lauderdale, Lily Greer, Annabelle Falls, Sydney Brooks, Kinley Nale, and Kambry Turner. Head coach for the Lady Eagles is Jolee Wilson, with assistant coaches Skylar Herrera and Rebecca Castillo. (photo by Donovan Martin)

Lady Eagles clench District Championship

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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LHS Pitmasters - Levelland High School BBQ Team, Lobo Pitmasters, were smoking before the sun rose this past weekend, and preparing for the HSBBQ competition. The Lobo Pitmasters placed fifth overall, winning first place for dessert and third place for chicken. Team members included Jade Gregory, Michael Acevedo, Jojo Bejarano, and Liz Tienda.

LHS Pitmasters - Levelland High School BBQ Team, Lobo Pitmasters, were smoking before the sun rose this past weekend, and preparing for the HSBBQ competition. The Lobo Pitmasters placed fifth overall, winning first place for dessert and third place for chicken. Team members included Jade Gregory, Michael Acevedo, Jojo Bejarano, and Liz Tienda.

Basketball Season Approaching

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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LONGHORN BAND - Two former Levelland High School students, Michelle Bustillos, LHS Class of 2024, and Nathan Ellis, LHS Class of 2026, have continued their love for music at the University of Texas at Austin. Both members of the UT Pep Band. Bustillos is also a member of the UT Longhorn Band, one of UT’s most recognized organizations. The two students are balancing college academics with rehearsals, performances, and the commitment that comes from the organizations. (submitted photo)

LONGHORN BAND - Two former Levelland High School students, Michelle Bustillos, LHS Class of 2024, and Nathan Ellis, LHS Class of 2026, have continued their love for music at the University of Texas at Austin. Both members of the UT Pep Band. Bustillos is also a member of the UT Longhorn Band, one of UT’s most recognized organizations. The two students are balancing college academics with rehearsals, performances, and the commitment that comes from the organizations. (submitted photo)

LONGHORN BAND

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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