Sports
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
With the High School sports year and all-around school year coming to a close, youth summer sports camps are just around the corner, with many options across different schools and sports.Levelland High School is offering a softball clinic, volleyball camp and baseball camp.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Sundown Sports Banquet: Recapping a successful year
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Sundown High School held their Athletic Banquet for the 2025-26 sports season this past Monday night in the Sundown Room at South Plains College, recognizing everything their athletes accomplished in each respective sport.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Bobcats eliminated by Gruver in Area Round
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
The Smyer Bobcats squared off against the Gruver Greyhounds in the Area Round of the 2A Division 2 baseball playoffs this past Friday at Bushland ISD, resulting in the Bobcats being swept and eliminated from the playoffs.In game one, Gruver beat Smyer 14-0 across five in nings.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Roughettes sweep Haskell to win Regional Semifinals
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
The Sundown Roughettes squared off against the Haskell Maidens in the Re- gional Semifinal Round of the 2A Division 2 softball playoffs this past weekend in Ira, resulting in the Roughettes earning a hardfought sweep to secure the Regional Semifinal Championship.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Ropes dominates West Texas to win Area Championship
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
The Ropes Eagles squared off against the West Texas Comanches in the Area Round of the 2A Division 2 baseball playoffs this past weekend at Plainview High School, resulting in the Eagles dominating them to win the Area Championship.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS - Outstanding Girl Athlete: Alisiah Alafa and Outstanding Boy Athlete: Isaiah Alafa. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)
Anton Sports Banquet
News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Smyer holds Athletic Awards Banquet
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Smyer High School hosted their Athletic Awards Ceremony for the 2025-26 sports year this past Monday night, presenting 49 awards to numerous athletes.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
FOOTBALL AWARDS - Most Valuable Player: Kaden Brogden, Offensive MVP: Ethan Salazar, Defensive MVP: Jake Potter, Offensive Lineman of the Year: Casen Potter, Newcomer of the Year: Bentley Sepulbeda, Maximum Effort: Rayden Garcia (Offense) and Tristan Waters (Defense), Fighting Heart: Julian Sanchez, Most Improved Player: Noah Martin, Offensive Lobo: Bryson Golightly, Defensive Lobo: Joshua Diaz and Kysen Niblett Award: Kysen Niblett. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)
Levelland Sports Banquet
News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Sandlin places fifth at State
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Jayden Sandlin represented the Sundown Roughettes at the 2A Girls State Golf Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin, coming away with a top five individual finish.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Ropes holds Athletic Awards Banquet
Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Ropes High School held their Athletic Awards Banquet for the 2025-26 sports year this past Monday night in the school cafeteria, presenting 43 athletic special merit awards to numerous athletes.
Thursday, May 7, 2026