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NATIONAL ANTHEM

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Recapping Levelland’s football season

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Levelland Lobos football team finished their season earlier this month with a final record of 6-5 overall and 2-2 in district play.The Lobos made the 4A-2 playoffs but were knocked out after losing to the Seminole Indians 77-38 in the first round.
(Photo from Pete Christy Facebook)

(Photo from Pete Christy Facebook)

Coach Colley earns first win with Bobcats

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
This past Monday at home, the Smyer Bobcats basketball team earned their first win of the season, beating Ralls 37-9.The win moves Smyer to 1-0 this season, and it also marked the first of Smyer Boy’s Basketball Head Coach Jared Colley’s career.
600 CAREER WINS MILESTONE - Whiteface Girl’s Head Basketball Coach Jason Blankenship earned his 600th career win by beating Stanton 68-25 at home this past Monday. The win moves the Lady Lopes to 7-2 overall this season. They’ll be back in action on Dec. 2. at 5 p.m. on the road against New Deal. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

600 CAREER WINS MILESTONE - Whiteface Girl’s Head Basketball Coach Jason Blankenship earned his 600th career win by beating Stanton 68-25 at home this past Monday. The win moves the Lady Lopes to 7-2 overall this season. They’ll be back in action on Dec. 2. at 5 p.m. on the road against New Deal. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

UIL bars foreign exchange students from varsity sports

Lynda Work Editor
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A Texas UIL rule change will bar foreign exchange students from participating in varsity athletics beginning the 2006-2027 school year.The rule was approved by the UIL legislative council and still needs the approval of state education commissioner Mike Morath.

Football viewing line-up for Thanksgiving

Lynda Work Editor
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
While Thanksgiving turkeys, pecan pies and family gatherings are a common tradition, football be at the top of the list for hardcore sports fan on the festive holiday, which is of course preceded by the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Texans Basketball goes 2-0 on the week

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The South Plains College Texans basketball team played two games at home this past week against the Dallas College Northlake Blazers on Thursday and the Temple College Leopards on Saturday, winning both matchups.The Texans beat Dallas College Northlake 88-71 and Temple College 96-88.
1993 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - Levelland's own Terri White was inducted into the Texas Tech Ring of Honor this past weekend as a part of the 1993 Lady Raiders National Championship team. White served as a Graduate Assistant Coach on the team. Pictured on the front row is Melinda Schmucker Pharies, Stephanie Scott Rathael, Coach Marsha Sharp, Terri Meyer White, Vicki McKenzie and Krista Kirkland Gerlich. Pictured on the back row is Janice Farris Legan, Cynthia Clinger Kinghorn, Linden Weese and Kim Pruitt Wilson.

1993 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - Levelland's own Terri White was inducted into the Texas Tech Ring of Honor this past weekend as a part of the 1993 Lady Raiders National Championship team. White served as a Graduate Assistant Coach on the team. Pictured on the front row is Melinda Schmucker Pharies, Stephanie Scott Rathael, Coach Marsha Sharp, Terri Meyer White, Vicki McKenzie and Krista Kirkland Gerlich. Pictured on the back row is Janice Farris Legan, Cynthia Clinger Kinghorn, Linden Weese and Kim Pruitt Wilson.

Levelland’s Terri White inducted into Texas Tech Ring of Honor

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, November 24, 2025
Terri White, District Testing Coordinator/Teacher Incentive Allotment Lead for Levelland ISD and Levelland alumni, was inducted into the Texas Tech Ring of Honor this past Sunday as a part of the 1993 Lady Raiders National Championship team.
BRING IT UP - Whitharral junior Paige Smith dribbles the basketball up the court during the Lady Panthers game against Spur this past Tuesday night at Whitharral High School. Smith led the Lady Panthers with 18 points scored, adding seven assists, three steals and a block. (Photo provided by Jamie Will Kristinek Facebook)

BRING IT UP - Whitharral junior Paige Smith dribbles the basketball up the court during the Lady Panthers game against Spur this past Tuesday night at Whitharral High School. Smith led the Lady Panthers with 18 points scored, adding seven assists, three steals and a block. (Photo provided by Jamie Will Kristinek Facebook)

Lady Panthers beat Spurettes, 48-44

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, November 24, 2025
The Whitharral Lady Panthers basketball team hosted the Spur Spurettes this past Tuesday night, beating them 48-44.The win moves the Lady Panthers to 3-1 this season and marks their second straight.
GOAT TYING CHAMPION - South Plains College sophomore Zaran Kirkpatrick won the Women’s Goat Tying at the Clarendon Rodeo this past weekend. She scored a 6.3 in the short round and an average of 12.8 to win the event. (Photo provided by SPC Athletics)

GOAT TYING CHAMPION - South Plains College sophomore Zaran Kirkpatrick won the Women’s Goat Tying at the Clarendon Rodeo this past weekend. She scored a 6.3 in the short round and an average of 12.8 to win the event. (Photo provided by SPC Athletics)

Kirkpatrick wins Goat Tying at Clarendon Rodeo

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, November 24, 2025
The South Plains College rodeo team concluded their fall season at the Clarendon College Rodeo this past weekend with several noteworthy performances.
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