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ON A STRING- The Lobboettes have hung their hats on defense this season and continued to be suffocating defensively against Big Spring in district action Tuesday. The Lady Steers were held scoreless in the first quarter and had three points going into halftime. Pictured on defense are Olivia Velardez, Leilani Sanchez, Emery Smith and Laci White. (Photo Courtesy of Edward Ramirez)

ON A STRING- The Lobboettes have hung their hats on defense this season and continued to be suffocating defensively against Big Spring in district action Tuesday. The Lady Steers were held scoreless in the first quarter and had three points going into halftime. Pictured on defense are Olivia Velardez, Leilani Sanchez, Emery Smith and Laci White. (Photo Courtesy of Edward Ramirez)

Loboettes secure playoff spot

News Staff
Saturday, January 28, 2023
The Levelland Loboettes remain perfect at 6-0, in district play after defeating the Big Spring Lady Steers, 58-19, at home Tuesday. Currently 26-3 on the season, the win over the Lady Steers secures the Loboettes a playoff spot.
BLOCK ATTEMPT- The Whiteface Antelopes knocked off the Whitharral Panthers at home 53-50. Antelope Jeremias Chavez attempted to block Jack Griffin’s lay-up attempt. (Photo Courtesy of Janie Fryar)

BLOCK ATTEMPT- The Whiteface Antelopes knocked off the Whitharral Panthers at home 53-50. Antelope Jeremias Chavez attempted to block Jack Griffin’s lay-up attempt. (Photo Courtesy of Janie Fryar)

District battles continued Tuesday

Lady Bulldogs
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Anton Lady Bulldogs relied on a strong third quarter to take a 45-39 come from behind win from the host Morton Maidens in UIL district 7-1A high school girls’ basketball on Tuesday, January 17. Morton led 14-8 at the end of the first quarter and 24-19 at halftime.
OFFENSIVE BOARD- Laci White had eight points in a 72-18 Levelland girls’ high school basketball home win over the Lake View Maidens last Friday. The Loboettes travel to Snyder Friday for a 6:15 p.m. game. Also pictured if Olivia Velardez. (Photo Courtesy of Jay Kelley)

OFFENSIVE BOARD- Laci White had eight points in a 72-18 Levelland girls’ high school basketball home win over the Lake View Maidens last Friday. The Loboettes travel to Snyder Friday for a 6:15 p.m. game. Also pictured if Olivia Velardez. (Photo Courtesy of Jay Kelley)

Loboettes cruise at home

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Levelland Loboettes, ranked sixth in UIL Class 4A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, dismantled the visiting Lake View Maidens 72-18 in district 5-4A high school girls’ basketball action last Friday.

Levelland down Chiefs Tuesday

Jay Kelley
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Levelland Lobos had little trouble with the visiting Lake View Chiefs in a 62-27 UIL district 5-4A high school boys’ basketball win last Friday. Levelland opened with a layup from Jayden Castillo off the tip and went on from there.
HUSTLE PLAY- The Sundown Roughettes traveled to Tahoka Friday night and handed the Lady Bulldogs a 56-41 loss in district play. Natalie Urias dove on the ground after a loose ball during the contest. The Roughettes traveled to Plains to take on a 20-5 Cowgirls squad Friday. (Photo Courtesy Chris Bratcher)

HUSTLE PLAY- The Sundown Roughettes traveled to Tahoka Friday night and handed the Lady Bulldogs a 56-41 loss in district play. Natalie Urias dove on the ground after a loose ball during the contest. The Roughettes traveled to Plains to take on a 20-5 Cowgirls squad Friday. (Photo Courtesy Chris Bratcher)

Roughettes double up district wins

News Staff
Saturday, January 21, 2023
The Roughettess overwhelmed the Seagraves Lady Eagle 61-26 in Sundown Tuesday night. Sundown’s aggressive and opportunistic defense held the Seagraves squad scoreless in the first quarter, while feeding the offense which led to 15 points.
BASELINE DRIVE- The Sundown Roughnecks went on the road to Tahoka and lost 49-45 in a back and forth game. Jaryn Flores drove in the lane for a baseline lay-up. The Roughnecks next test was a road game against a very strong 19-5 Plains Cowboys team Friday. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Bratcher)

BASELINE DRIVE- The Sundown Roughnecks went on the road to Tahoka and lost 49-45 in a back and forth game. Jaryn Flores drove in the lane for a baseline lay-up. The Roughnecks next test was a road game against a very strong 19-5 Plains Cowboys team Friday. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Bratcher)

Roughnecks drop to 2-2

News Staff
Saturday, January 21, 2023
The Sundown Roughnecks hosted Seagraves Tuesday night and handed them a 51-30 defeat. Sundown took an early lead, outsourcing Seagraves 13-7 behind eight points from Watson Evans in the post and five from shooting guard Jaryn Flores.
Loboettes now 4-0

Loboettes now 4-0

Loboettes now 4-0

News Staff
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Now 4-0 in district play and top dog in the district, the Levelland Loboettes held off their rival, the Estacado Lady Matadors, 53-44, in Lubbock Tuesday. The Loboettes went to work quickly and established a 15-8 lead at the end of the first quarter.
CORNER ATTEMPT- Moving to 1-1 in district play, the Levelland Lobos fell to the Estacado Matadors, 67-50, in Lubbock Tuesday. Lobo Neamiah Campos is pictured attempting a corner three during the contest. (Photo Courtesy of Edward Ramirez)

CORNER ATTEMPT- Moving to 1-1 in district play, the Levelland Lobos fell to the Estacado Matadors, 67-50, in Lubbock Tuesday. Lobo Neamiah Campos is pictured attempting a corner three during the contest. (Photo Courtesy of Edward Ramirez)

Lobos fall in Lubbock

News Staff
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Moving to 1-1 in district play, the Levelland Lobos fell to the Estacado Matadors, 67-50, in Lubbock Tuesday. Playing aggressive out of the gate, the Lobos were able to match the Matadors energy in the first half.
MEET MEDALIST- The Levelland High School varsity powerlifting teams competed in Brownfield last Saturday. Both teams finished fourth in the team standings. Pictured in no particular are Levelland medalist Nathan Rendon, second place; Xavier Espinoza, second place; Aiden Herrera, third place; Malaya Tienda, first place and Naylea Saucedo, second place. Not pictured is medalist Ethan Lozano. (Photo Courtesy of Cristal Isaacks)

MEET MEDALIST- The Levelland High School varsity powerlifting teams competed in Brownfield last Saturday. Both teams finished fourth in the team standings. Pictured in no particular are Levelland medalist Nathan Rendon, second place; Xavier Espinoza, second place; Aiden Herrera, third place; Malaya Tienda, first place and Naylea Saucedo, second place. Not pictured is medalist Ethan Lozano. (Photo Courtesy of Cristal Isaacks)

Texans outlast New Mexico

News Staff
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Jaden Harris connected on a turn around jumper from twelve feet with two seconds left in regulation as the South Plains College men’s basketball team bested New Mexico Junior College 75-73 Thursday at Caster Activity Center at Ron Black Court.
Texans improve to 2-1 in conference

Texans improve to 2-1 in conference

Texans improve to 2-1 in conference

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The South Plains College men’s basketball team fell to one and one in league play Thursday as Howard College edged the Texans 87-82 at Dorothy Garrett Coliseum. South Plains moves to 13-3 on the season and will be back on their home court on Monday, Jan.
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