Sports

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.To qualify for the 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.Game one took place in Sundown, and New Deal secured a 17-3 win across six...

Dockery, Soliz & Saenz punch tickets to State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Whiteface Antelopes, Ropes Eagles, Smyer Bobcats, Sundown Roughnecks and Morton Indians all competed at the Boys 2A Region 1 Track & Field Championships this past Friday and Saturday at West Texas A&M University, resulting in multiple athletes qualifying for State.To qualify for the State...
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.To qualify for the State Championships, the competitor or...
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.To qualify for the State Championships,...
(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.Junior Isaiah Igo shot a 67 in round one and a 69...

Lady Eagles close inaugural season strong

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Ropes Lady Eagles faced off against the Lubbock Lady Titans in their final game of their inaugural softball season this past Tuesday night in Brownfield, resulting in the Lady Eagles earning a 15-1 run rule win in four innings.The Lady Eagles scored five runs in the top of the first inning, and...
PACK tennis seniors close out historic careers

PACK tennis seniors close out historic careers

PACK tennis seniors close out historic careers

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Levelland Tennis PACK’s season ended last week at Regionals in Lubbock, marking the conclusion of the careers of a historic senior class.The PACK seniors amassed 1,196 total wins, six All-State honors, 21 All-District honors and 43 Academic All-District honors.
Bobcats sweep Hale Center to win Bi-District Championship

Bobcats sweep Hale Center to win Bi-District Championship

Bobcats sweep Hale Center to win Bi-District Championship

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Smyer Bobcats squared off against the Hale Center Owls in the Bi-District Round of the 2A Division 2 Baseball Playoffs this past Tuesday in Littlefield, resulting in the Bobcats sweeping them in a best-ofthree series to bring home a Gold Glove trophy.In game one, Smyer beat Hale Center in...
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