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Lady Eagles lose to Lubbock Christian, 13-3

Lady Eagles lose to Lubbock Christian, 13-3

Lady Eagles lose to Lubbock Christian, 13-3

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Ropes Lady Eagles traveled on the road for a softball matchup against Lubbock Christian this past Tuesday night, resulting in Ropes falling 13-3 across five innings.The game was tight through three innings, tied 0-0, but Lubbock Christian would outscore Ropes 11-1 in the fourth inning.

Chamber golf tourney set for May 11

Lynda Work Editor
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Levelland Chamber of Commerce 26th Annual Golf Tournament set for May 11 at the Levelland Country Club.The tournament promotes the mission of the Chamber to create, promote and support economic opportunities for local businesses and community.The four-person scramble will feature an AM Flight...

Indians fall to Post, 14-10

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Morton Indians played host to the Post Antelopes for a district baseball matchup this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Indians falling 14-10 across seven innings.Post led 2-0 after three innings, and the two teams would both score three runs in the next two frames.
ALFONZO FRANKLIN

ALFONZO FRANKLIN

Franklin hired as new Maidens Basketball Head Coach

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Following the departure of Morton Maidens Head Basketball Coach Eric Velasquez to pursue opportunities at other schools, Morton ISD recently announced the Maidens new coach will be Alfonzo Franklin.Before the job opening was even posted, Franklin initially applied to Morton for a teaching position...
HE’S SAFE! - Sundown’s Ollen Pearson slides into home plate and scores a run while the ball goes astray during their second game against Seagraves this past Tuesday night at Sundown High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

HE’S SAFE! - Sundown’s Ollen Pearson slides into home plate and scores a run while the ball goes astray during their second game against Seagraves this past Tuesday night at Sundown High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Roughnecks win six straight to make postseason

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
On Senior Night, the Sundown Roughnecks hosted the Seagraves Eagles for a district baseball doubleheader this past Tuesday, resulting in the Roughnecks sweeping the series and clinching a playoff spot.In their first matchup, the Roughnecks beat the Eagles 14-7 across seven innings.Sundown scored...
Sandlin qualifies for State at Regionals

Sandlin qualifies for State at Regionals

Sandlin qualifies for State at Regionals

Eric Venkatesan News Press Intern
Monday, April 20, 2026
Last week, the Sundown Roughettes and Ropes Lady Eagles competed in the 2A Region 1 Golf Tournament at the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course.The Roughettes finished in 10th place with a total score of 880, with freshman Jayden Sandlin ranking first for Sundown with a 176 overall score and placing fifth...
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Loboettes run rule Estacado on Senior Night, 15-0

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, April 20, 2026
On their Senior Night, the Levelland Loboettes softball team hosted the Estacado Lady Matadors for a district softball matchup this past Friday night, resulting in the Loboettes run ruling them 15-0 across three innings.The Loboettes scored three runs in the first inning, eight runs in the second...
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