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LOOKING DOWN FIELD- Shamadrick Weaver went 5-for-10 for 47 yards and a touchdown in a 76-31 UIL Class 1A-2 high school football sem-final loss to the Benjamin Mustangs on Saturday in Hermleigh. The Panthers finish their season at 12-2.UIL Class 1A-2 high school football sem-final. (Photo Courtesy of Jay Kelley)

LOOKING DOWN FIELD- Shamadrick Weaver went 5-for-10 for 47 yards and a touchdown in a 76-31 UIL Class 1A-2 high school football sem-final loss to the Benjamin Mustangs on Saturday in Hermleigh. The Panthers finish their season at 12-2.UIL Class 1A-2 high school football sem-final. (Photo Courtesy of Jay Kelley)

Morton and Whiteface announce All-District

News Staff
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Several Morton High School football players received alldistrict honors for UIL Class 2A-2 Region I, District 4. Morton is classified as a 1A school, but because they play 11man football, they play in 2A district with larger schools for football.
ZONE DEFENSE- The Ropes Eagles downed the visiting Smyer Bobcats 55-31 in UIL high school boys’ basketball action last week. Ropes defender EJ Mendez pressured the ball at the top of the key. (Photo Courtesy of Donovan Martin)

ZONE DEFENSE- The Ropes Eagles downed the visiting Smyer Bobcats 55-31 in UIL high school boys’ basketball action last week. Ropes defender EJ Mendez pressured the ball at the top of the key. (Photo Courtesy of Donovan Martin)

Roughettes outlast Lady Antelopes

News Staff
Saturday, December 10, 2022
The Whiteface Lady Lopes endured a close 55-53 home loss to the Sundown Roughettes Tuesday night in UIL high school girls’ basketball action last Tuesday.

Whiteface holds off late Sundown rally

News Staff
Saturday, December 10, 2022
The Whiteface Antelopes dominated the Sundown Roughnecks in a 64-53 home win last Tuesday in UIL high school boys’ basketball action. Whiteface led 16-10 at the end of the first quarter and took a 29-19 lead in the half-time locker room.
FROM DOWNTOWN- The Lady Antelopes won the Way Out West Basketball Tournament in Whiteface over the weekend. Emma Ayers knocked down a three-pointer during the title game against Plains. (Photo Courtesy of Holly Crutcher)

FROM DOWNTOWN- The Lady Antelopes won the Way Out West Basketball Tournament in Whiteface over the weekend. Emma Ayers knocked down a three-pointer during the title game against Plains. (Photo Courtesy of Holly Crutcher)

Texans push win streak to eight games

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Three players scored in double figures Friday afternoon as the South Plains College men’s basketball team won their eighth straight game, besting Trinidad State College 60-47 at Cahoon Armory on the campus of New Mexico Military Institute.
SPEED BACK- Shamadrick Weaver had 11 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown in a 76-31 UIL Class 1A2 high school football sem-final loss to the Benjamin Mustangs on Saturday in Hermleigh. The Panthers finish their season at 12-2. (Photo Courtesy of Jay Kelley)

SPEED BACK- Shamadrick Weaver had 11 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown in a 76-31 UIL Class 1A2 high school football sem-final loss to the Benjamin Mustangs on Saturday in Hermleigh. The Panthers finish their season at 12-2. (Photo Courtesy of Jay Kelley)

Panther’s season ends in Hermleigh

Jay Kelley
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Whitharral Panthers’ football season came to an end last Saturday with a 76-31 loss to the Benjamin Mustangs in the UIL Class 1A-2 State High School Football Semi-Final game in Hermleigh. The game was cut short with 1:53 remaining in the third quarter by the 45 point rule.
EASY TWO- The Lady Antelopes won the Way Out West Basketball Tournament in Whiteface over the weekend. Allison Martha put in an easy two points on a lay-up. (Photo Courtesy of Holly Crutcher)

EASY TWO- The Lady Antelopes won the Way Out West Basketball Tournament in Whiteface over the weekend. Allison Martha put in an easy two points on a lay-up. (Photo Courtesy of Holly Crutcher)

Whiteface teams undefeated in tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Both the Whiteface girls’ and boys’ high school basketball teams came out as undefeated champions in the Way Out West Basketball Tournament in Whiteface over the weekend. In addition, members of both teams were selected to the All-Tournament Team.
HOME WIN- Lady Texan Daiysha Brown drove to the basket for two of her four points in a win against Lamar College Thursday at the Texan Dome. (Photo Courtesy of Jordan Irvine)

HOME WIN- Lady Texan Daiysha Brown drove to the basket for two of her four points in a win against Lamar College Thursday at the Texan Dome. (Photo Courtesy of Jordan Irvine)

Lady Texans cruise past Lamar College

News Staff
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Three Lady Texans scored in double figures Thursday night as the South Plains College women’s basketball team cruised past Lamar College 76-44 at the Texan Dome. South Plains improves to 5-6 on the season and will be back on the floor on Dec. 16 when they take on Ranger College at 5 p.m.

Eagles dominate Bobcats at home

News Staff
Saturday, December 3, 2022
The Ropes Eagles downed the visiting Smyer Bobcats 55-31 in UIL high school boys’ basketball action last Tuesday. It took nearly 2 ½ minutes for either team to score. Ropes got first blood and led 4-0 midway through the first quarter.

Antelopes stomp Kangaroos, 66-22

News Staff
Saturday, December 3, 2022
The Whiteface Antelopes shut the visiting Kress Kangaroos down in a 62-22 win last Tuesday in UIL high school boys’ basketball action. Whiteface came out running hard and took a 21-15 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Ropes downs Smyer

News Staff
Saturday, December 3, 2022
The Ropes Lady Eagles downed the visiting Smyer Lady Cats 65-36 last Tuesday in UIL high school girls’ basketball action. Ropes took a 7-0 lead early and never looked back. They led 17-7 at the end of the first quarter and 38-14 at half-time. The score at the end of three periods was 58-20.
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