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First Games of Season - Football action officially got underway for teams in Hockley and Cochran County for seven high school varsity teams. Three teams kicked off their season with big wins including Levelland, Whiteface and Anton. Shown is Whiteface Antelope Isaak Soliz clearing the defense. (Photo by Holly Crutcher)
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Morton ISD received a $5,000 award for participation in the T-Mobile Friday Night Light 5G Lights Sweepstakes contest. Points were earned as students, staff, families, alumni and community members posted, shared and used the hashtags for the contest. The contest isn’t over as the school continues to compete for a $1 million football stadium makeover.
PUTTING IN THE EFFORT - Whiteface Antelope Cesar Chavez goes for the interception against Bryson on Friday night. (Photo by Holly Crutcher)
GAINING YARDAGE - Whiteface Antelope Jaxon Hodge on a carry against Bryson in the first game of the season leading to a big win . (Photo by Holly Crutcher)
The Whitharral Panthers their first cross country challenge at the Smyer XC meet. High school and junior high traveled to Smyer, with 28 total runners competing. Team and individual places (top 10): high school boys, 4th place, Josiah Martinez - 8th; Wyatt Bartels; JV 5th, Knox Noland, JV 6th; high school girls, 4th place, Allegra Gavina, JV 2nd place, Ryleigh Wristen, JV 6th, junior high boys - 3rd place, Preston Prowell. 4th, Lucian Bartels, 5th; junior high girls, 3rd place, and Norah Gonzales, 5th.
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(left) LISD South Principal Shana Fleming with Lacey Guzman & Nancy Southerland (not pictured Sarah Gomez & Corina Villasenor)
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