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Popelka finishes top 10 at 1A Golf State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Whitharral Panthers competed at the 1A Boys Golf State Championship Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander, resulting in a top 10 individual finish for se nior Copper Popelka and a top 10 team finish for the Panthers.Popelka shot a 164 to place eighth...
PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

Ropes run rules Tahoka 16-4 to clinch district title

Eric Venkatesan News Press Intern
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ropes baseball run-ruled Tahoka to clinch the 2A District 4 Co-Championship this past Friday at Ropes High School. The Eagles finished the game 16-4, securing an early victory in the fifth inning.The first inning was a slow start, with both teams remaining scoreless.

Dallas Cowboys to remain at AT&T Stadium

Lynda Work Editor
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys will be remaining at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for decades to come following a decision by the Arlington City Council.The council approved a major extension agreement that keeps the team in place through 2055.City leaders say it maintains the current venues and tax structure,...
BARREL RACING - SPC’s Keely Pharr competes in the barrel racing during the SPC Rodeo at the Mallet Event Center & Arena this past Saturday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

BARREL RACING - SPC’s Keely Pharr competes in the barrel racing during the SPC Rodeo at the Mallet Event Center & Arena this past Saturday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

SPC shines at home rodeo

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The South Plains College rodeo program hosted the SPC Rodeo this past Thursday through Saturday at the Mallet Event Center & Arena, and the SPC competitors shined on their home turf.In the women’s all round, Zaran Kirkpatrick placed first with a total score of 115 with 40 points from a...
Lobos battle against Liberty on Senior Night

Lobos battle against Liberty on Senior Night

Lobos battle against Liberty on Senior Night

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
On Senior Night, the Levelland Lobos played host to the Lubbock Cooper Liberty Patriots for their final district baseball matchup of the season, resulting in the Lobos losing 15-5 after a hardfought effort across seven innings.Liberty came out strong, taking a 13-0 lead in the second inning, but...
Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Ropes Eagles traveled on the road for a district baseball matchup against the Tahoka Bulldogs this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Eagles run ruling them 17-2 in five innings.Ropes took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and then outscored Tahoka 3-2 in the second inning, which would be the...
Lobos punch playoff ticket with 7-2 win over Memorial

Lobos punch playoff ticket with 7-2 win over Memorial

Lobos punch playoff ticket with 7-2 win over Memorial

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Levelland Lobos traveled on the road for a district baseball matchup against the Frenship Memorial Panthers this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Lobos earning a 7-2 win across seven innings to punch their ticket to the postseason for the 11th straight year.The Lobos came out blazing hot,...
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