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JEREMY BINION

Binion hired from within as Smyer Girls Basketball Coach

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Following the departure of the Smyer Lady Cats Head Basketball Coach Todd Nichols to pursue another opportunity in Slaton, the school has decided to hire from within, appointing Jeremy Binion as their next Girls Basketball Head Coach.

Lobos punch playoff ticket with 7-2 win over Memorial

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Levelland Lobos traveled on the road for a district baseball matchup against the Frenship Memorial Panthers this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Lobos earning a 7-2 win across seven innings to punch their ticket to the postseason for the 11th straight year.

Lady Eagles lose to Lubbock Christian, 13-3

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Ropes Lady Eagles traveled on the road for a softball matchup against Lubbock Christian this past Tuesday night, resulting in Ropes falling 13-3 across five innings.The game was tight through three innings, tied 0-0, but Lubbock Christian would outscore Ropes 11-1 in the fourth inning.

Chamber golf tourney set for May 11

Lynda Work Editor

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Levelland Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Golf Tournament set for May 11 at the Levelland Country Club.The tournament promotes the mission of the Chamber to create, promote and support economic opportunities for local businesses and community.

Indians fall to Post, 14-10

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Morton Indians played host to the Post Antelopes for a district baseball matchup this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Indians falling 14-10 across seven innings.Post led 2-0 after three innings, and the two teams would both score three runs in the next two frames.

Roughettes beat Brownfield in playoff warmup, 11-5

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Sundown Roughettes hosted the Brownfield Lady Cubs for a non-district softball matchup this past Monday night, which served as a playoff warmup for the Roughettes. They’d prove to be more than ready with an 11-5 win across seven innings.

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Franklin hired as new Maidens Basketball Head Coach

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Following the departure of Morton Maidens Head Basketball Coach Eric Velasquez to pursue opportunities at other schools, Morton ISD recently announced the Maidens new coach will be Alfonzo Franklin.

HE’S SAFE! - Sundown’s Ollen Pearson slides into home plate and scores a run while the ball goes astray during their second game against Seagraves this past Tuesday night at Sundown High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Roughnecks win six straight to make postseason

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, April 23, 2026

On Senior Night, the Sundown Roughnecks hosted the Seagraves Eagles for a district baseball doubleheader this past Tuesday, resulting in the Roughnecks sweeping the series and clinching a playoff spot.In their first matchup, the Roughnecks beat the Eagles 14-7 across seven innings.

Sandlin qualifies for State at Regionals

Eric Venkatesan News Press Intern

Monday, April 20, 2026

Last week, the Sundown Roughettes and Ropes Lady Eagles competed in the 2A Region 1 Golf Tournament at the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course.

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Loboettes run rule Estacado on Senior Night, 15-0

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Monday, April 20, 2026

On their Senior Night, the Levelland Loboettes softball team hosted the Estacado Lady Matadors for a district softball matchup this past Friday night, resulting in the Loboettes run ruling them 15-0 across three innings.

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