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SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2026
Levelland: Baseball:Dates: June 25-27 Grades 1-3: 9:00-11:00 a.m. - $35 fee Grades 4-6: 11:00-1:00 p.m. - $45 fee Grades 7-9: 1:00-3:00 p.m. - $55 fee Includes: T-shirt Location: Lobo DiamondGirls & Boys Basketball:Dates: July 8-10 Grades 1-5: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Grades 6-9: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Fee: $80,...
DELIVERING STRIKES - Ropes Eagle Cutter Stumbo delivers a strike during their game recently in the State Semifinals at Abilene Christian University. The Eagles played in the State Championship in Round Rock this past Thursday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

DELIVERING STRIKES - Ropes Eagle Cutter Stumbo delivers a strike during their game recently in the State Semifinals at Abilene Christian University. The Eagles played in the State Championship in Round Rock this past Thursday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

EAGLES FINISH AS STATE RUNNER-UP

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Ropes Eagles faced off against the Burton Panthers in the 2A Division 2 Baseball State Championship this past Thursday at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, resulting in the Eagles falling 6-1 across seven innings.Burton got on the board first with a first-inning run, which Ropes responded to with...
10 Lobos earn All-District baseball honors

10 Lobos earn All-District baseball honors

10 Lobos earn All-District baseball honors

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, June 5, 2026
The 4A District 5 baseball honors and awards were recently announced, and 10 Levelland Lobos earned selections.First Team All-District selections included junior shortstop/pitcher Abram Arteaga, junior infielder Javier Ruiz, junior outfielder Jeron Salinas, senior utility Boston Winfield and senior...
ROUTINE PLAY - Sundown Roughette Breigh Gregory makes a routine out, fielding the ball and throwing it to first baseman Araceli Ibarra during the State Semifinals at Abilene Christian University recently. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

ROUTINE PLAY - Sundown Roughette Breigh Gregory makes a routine out, fielding the ball and throwing it to first baseman Araceli Ibarra during the State Semifinals at Abilene Christian University recently. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

ROUGHETTES FINISH AS STATE RUNNER-UP

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Sundown Roughettes squared off against the Shiner Lady Comanches in a one-game winner takes it all 2A Division 2 Softball State Championship game this past Thursday at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin, resulting in the Roughettes losing 5-2 across seven innings.Sundown scored a run in the...
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND - Ropes Eagles (Ropes ISD photo)

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND - Ropes Eagles (Ropes ISD photo)

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Ropes Eagles faced off against the Collinsville Panthers in a best-of-three series for the State Semifinals round of the 2A Division 2 playoffs this past Wednesday and Thursday at Abilene Christian University, resulting in the Eagles sweeping them to punch their ticket to the State...
JOLEE WILSON

JOLEE WILSON

Wilson named new Ropes volleyball coach

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 29, 2026
Following the departure of Ropes Head Volleyball Coach Jon Montanez, Ropes High School recently announced Jolee Wilson will be taking over the reins.Wilson brings in nine years of experience as a volleyball coach, with three seasons as a head coach and one as an assistant coach at Plains High...
Column: A farewell for a new beginning

Column: A farewell for a new beginning

Column: A farewell for a new beginning

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 29, 2026
Yes, by “a farewell for a new beginning” I do mean that I’m leaving the Levelland & Hockley County News-Press, but on great terms and from a place of love.You’re more than likely saying, “Dude, didn’t you just get here?” and the answer to that question is pretty much yes, as I’ve been here for 10...
Levelland & Hockley County News-Press Sports Awards

Levelland & Hockley County News-Press Sports Awards

Levelland & Hockley County News-Press Sports Awards

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 29, 2026
With the 2025-26 high school sports season wrapping up, the Levelland & Hockley County News-Press would like to recognize the outstanding athletes and teams across every sport with awards and honors.All athletes and coaches recognized come from our locally covered high school sports teams, which...
TACKLE PURSUIT DRILL - Antelope camper Noah Guillen rushes the football while Tabyus Castaneda blocks for him and Reed Crutcher and Kenston Lattimore look to make the two-touch tackle during a tackle pursuit drill at the Whiteface Sports Skills Camp this past Wednesday at Whiteface High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

TACKLE PURSUIT DRILL - Antelope camper Noah Guillen rushes the football while Tabyus Castaneda blocks for him and Reed Crutcher and Kenston Lattimore look to make the two-touch tackle during a tackle pursuit drill at the Whiteface Sports Skills Camp this past Wednesday at Whiteface High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Whiteface Sports Skills Camp

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
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