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LEAD RELAY LEG - Whitharral Panther Brent Robinson leads off their 4x100-meter relay this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

LEAD RELAY LEG - Whitharral Panther Brent Robinson leads off their 4x100-meter relay this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

LEAD RELAY LEG

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Lobos fall to Brock in Bi-District

Lobos fall to Brock in Bi-District

Lobos fall to Brock in Bi-District

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Levelland Lobos squared off against the Brock Eagles in the Bi-District Round of the 4A Division 2 baseball playoffs this past Thursday and Friday, resulting in the Lobos being swept in the best-of-three series.

Falls, Burriss & Robinson headed to State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Sundown Roughettes, Ropes Lady Eagles, Smyer Lady Cats and Whiteface Lady Lopes all competed at the Girls 2A Region 1 Track & Field Championships this past Friday and Saturday at West Texas A&M University, resulting in several athletes punching their ticket to State.
Roughnecks eliminated by New Deal

Roughnecks eliminated by New Deal

Roughnecks eliminated by New Deal

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Sundown Roughnecks squared off with the New Deal Lions in the Bi-District Round of the 2A Division 1 baseball playoffs this past Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in the Roughnecks being swept in the best-of-three series.
LEAN INTO THE CURVE - Anton Bulldog Xavi Avalos leans into the curve as he sprints during the 200-meter dash this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

LEAN INTO THE CURVE - Anton Bulldog Xavi Avalos leans into the curve as he sprints during the 200-meter dash this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Panthers four-peat as Regional Champions

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Whitharral Panthers and Anton Bulldogs competed in the Boys 1A Region 1 Track & Field Championships this past Friday and Saturday at South Plains College, resulting in the Panthers winning their fourth consecutive Regional Championship.
RELAY HANDOFF - Whitharral’s Greg Johnson hands off the relay baton Nate Sansom during the 4x200-meter relay this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

RELAY HANDOFF - Whitharral’s Greg Johnson hands off the relay baton Nate Sansom during the 4x200-meter relay this past Friday at the Regional Championships at South Plains College. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Bates punches ticket to State Championships

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Whitharral Lady Panthers and Anton Lady Dawgs competed in the Girls 1A Region 1 Track & Field Championships this past Friday and Saturday at South Plains College, resulting in the Lady Panthers qualifying a female to State for the first time in 15 years.
(Photo provided by Sundown ISD)

(Photo provided by Sundown ISD)

Igo finishes third at 2A Golf State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Sundown Roughnecks competed at the 2A Boys Golf State Championship Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin, resulting in a third-place effort by Isaiah Igo and a top 10 team finish by the Roughnecks.
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