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ON TO THE SECOND BARREL- SPC Sierra Telford guides her horse through the barrel racing pattern in the second preliminary round of competition. (Photo from SPC Facebook page)

ON TO THE SECOND BARREL- SPC Sierra Telford guides her horse through the barrel racing pattern in the second preliminary round of competition. (Photo from SPC Facebook page)

SPC Rodeo competes in College National Finals Rodeo

Trinity Boudreaux News-press Intern
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Six of the South Plains College Rodeo team members headed to Casper, Wyoming to compete in the historic College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) at the Ford Wyoming Center from June 14 through June 20 where two of the six competitors qualified for the final round of competition.
BREAK OUT - Campers and coaches break out to go to stations. The Ropes Softball Camp focused on softball skills as well as good teamwork and sportsmanship skills.

BREAK OUT - Campers and coaches break out to go to stations. The Ropes Softball Camp focused on softball skills as well as good teamwork and sportsmanship skills.

Ropes Lady Eagles host summer softball camp

Trinity Boudreaux News-press Intern
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Ropes Lady Eagles held their summer softball camp this past Tuesday and Wednesday.The camp was open to students from all surrounding districts for incoming firstthrough- fifth graders from 10 a.m. to noon, while sixthto- ninth graders attended from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Sundown Roughnecks to host football camp in July

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
The Sundown Roughnecks announced on Facebookthat they will be hosting a youth football camp on July 28 at Slaughter Field.The camp is for incoming third to seventh graders and will begin at 8 a.m. and end at approximately noon.
SNAG A FLY BALL

SNAG A FLY BALL

SNAG A FLY BALL

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
A young camper stretches out to snag a fly ball during a drill at the Ropes Softball Camp. Campers spent the week working on defensive fundamentals of the game, including tracking and catching balls in the outfield.
LEARNING NEW SKILLS

LEARNING NEW SKILLS

LEARNING NEW SKILLS

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
LHS Volleyball Coach Jai Madrid wrapped up the recent volleyball camp. Beginners had the opportunity to learn basic skills and techniques as well as get ramped up for the fall season.
FIELDING GROUND BALL

FIELDING GROUND BALL

FIELDING GROUND BALL

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
 A young athlete goes low to field a ground ball during an infield drill. Players practiced proper glove positioning and footwork as part of the Ropes Softball Camp's defensive instruction.
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