Sports

Texans place four in the top eight

News Staff

Monday, February 20, 2023

The South Plains College men’s and women’s track and field teams wrapped up their fourth indoor meet of the season Saturday at the Texas Tech Jarvis Scott Open, combining for four event titles at the Texas Tech Sports Performance Center.

Texans best Frank Phillips

News Staff

Monday, February 20, 2023

Jaden Harris posted a game-high 21 points Monday as No. 16 South Plains won a pivotal conference road matchup, besting Frank Phillips 75-69 at the BCAC Center. The Texans improve to 20-5 on the season, including an 8-3 mark in league play.

SPC Offers SongWriting Course

News Staff

Monday, February 20, 2023

Are you an aspiring songwriter? South Plains College will host a Song writing Contest for aspiring talent in the West Texas area. Sponsored by SPC’s Commercial Music Department, the winner of the contest will be featured during Fest Week on March 30 in the Tom T. Hall Studio.

Lady Eagle hoops come home with playoff gold

News Staff

Monday, February 20, 2023

The Ropes Lady Eagles downed the Fort Hancock Lady Mustangs 64-57 in the UIL Bi-District Girls’ Basketball Playoffs last Monday in Monahans. Ropes led throughout but the Lady Mustangs would not go away, attempting a rally in the fourth quarter.

Lobos celebrate senior night Tues.

News Staff

Monday, February 20, 2023

With the potential of taking the second seed in district with a win on senior night against the Snyder Tigers Tuesday, the Levelland Lobos fell short, 41-34, finishing the season with the third seed. The Lobos end their regular season, 16-15, and 6-4 in district play.

THREE- The Sundown Roughettes hosted Tahoka Friday night and ended the season with a lopsided 6333 victory to finish second in the district. Kaydence Loftin knocked three of her eight points from behind the arc. (Photo Courtesy of Chris Bratcher)

Roughettes still in playoff hunt

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Sundown Roughettes hosted Tahoka Friday night and ended the season with a lopsided 63-33 victory to finish second in the district. The Sundown defense started out strong, creating havoc on the Lady Bulldog offense and holding them to three points.

Loboette defense shines during Bi-District round

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The sixth ranked Levelland Loboettes blew out the Mineral Wells Lady Rams, 61-16, Monday night in Merkel becoming the 4A Region One Bi-District Champions. Improving to 31-3 overall on the season, the Loboettes made quick work of the Lady Rams, holding them to single digits in each quarter.

FIVE STRAIGHT- The Whiteface Lady Lopes earned their fifth straight district championship with a 67-11 domination of the visiting Amherst Lady Bulldogs. Pictured left to right are: Head Coach Gary Simmons, Taryen Turnipseed, Abbi Soliz, Jaedyn Rector, Tymmyah Olenga, Morgan Waggoner, Emma Ayers, Kylie Deavours, Allison Martha, Ximena Lucero, Ariana Soliz, Anais Soliz, Sarai Lucero and Assistant Coach Brian. (Photo Courtesy of Holly Crutcher)

Roughnecks up a spot

News Staff

Saturday, February 11, 2023

The Roughettes traveled to Seagraves Friday night and returned with a 64-15 win over the Lady Eagles. The Roughettes started hot with a 22 point first quarter led by a pair of three pointers from Emma Holdman and five points each from Allie McCormick and Kaydence Loftin.

TWO HAND- SPC Texans Jalen McDonald put in a two handed dunk for two of his 10 points in the Texans win over Howard. With the win, SPC improves to 19-5 on the year and 7-3 in league play and will be back on the floor on Monday when they travel to Borger to take on Frank Phillips at 7:30 p.m. (Photo Courtesy of Jordan Irvine)

Texans outlast Howard at the Dome

News Staff

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Jaden Harris scored a teamhigh 27 points and five Texans netted double figures Thursday as No. 15 South Plains outlasted Howard 84-78 at the Texan Dome.

WHITEFACE SENIORS- Whiteface High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams recently celebrated senior night. Pictured from left to right are: Allison Martha, Gavin Baker, Beau Brewer, Joel Fortner, Jeremiah Soliz, Noah Rector and Brighton Scoggins. (Photo Courtesy of Holly Crutcher)

Lady Lopes win fifth straight title

News Staff

Saturday, February 11, 2023

The Whiteface Lady Lopes earned their fifth straight district championship with a 67-11 domination of the visiting Amherst Lady Bulldogs in UIL district 71A high school girls’basketball action last Tuesday.

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