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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND - Ropes Eagles (Ropes ISD photo)

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND - Ropes Eagles (Ropes ISD photo)

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Ropes Eagles faced off against the Collinsville Panthers in a best-of-three series for the State Semifinals round of the 2A Division 2 playoffs this past Wednesday and Thursday at Abilene Christian University, resulting in the Eagles sweeping them to punch their ticket to the State Championship.
Column: A farewell for a new beginning

Column: A farewell for a new beginning

Column: A farewell for a new beginning

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 29, 2026
Yes, by “a farewell for a new beginning” I do mean that I’m leaving the Levelland & Hockley County News-Press, but on great terms and from a place of love.You’re more than likely saying, “Dude, didn’t you just get here?
TACKLE PURSUIT DRILL - Antelope camper Noah Guillen rushes the football while Tabyus Castaneda blocks for him and Reed Crutcher and Kenston Lattimore look to make the two-touch tackle during a tackle pursuit drill at the Whiteface Sports Skills Camp this past Wednesday at Whiteface High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

TACKLE PURSUIT DRILL - Antelope camper Noah Guillen rushes the football while Tabyus Castaneda blocks for him and Reed Crutcher and Kenston Lattimore look to make the two-touch tackle during a tackle pursuit drill at the Whiteface Sports Skills Camp this past Wednesday at Whiteface High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Whiteface Sports Skills Camp

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
MANCIAS SIGNS WITH WAYLAND - Anton Lady Dawg Alyssa Mancias recently committed to Wayland Baptist to play collegiate basketball surrounded by her family and friends in the Anton High School gym. The Wayland Baptist Flying Queens play in NAIA Division 1 and are in the Sooner Athletic Conference. They finished 2026 at 12-16 overall and 11-11 in conference play. (Photo provided by Anton ISD)

MANCIAS SIGNS WITH WAYLAND - Anton Lady Dawg Alyssa Mancias recently committed to Wayland Baptist to play collegiate basketball surrounded by her family and friends in the Anton High School gym. The Wayland Baptist Flying Queens play in NAIA Division 1 and are in the Sooner Athletic Conference. They finished 2026 at 12-16 overall and 11-11 in conference play. (Photo provided by Anton ISD)

MANCIAS SIGNS WITH WAYLAND

News Staff
Monday, May 25, 2026
JOYCE SIGNS WITH SUSLA - Levelland Loboette Sydnii Joyce committed to Southern University Shreveport Louisiana to play collegiate basketball this past Wednesday in the Levelland High School commons area. Pictured with Joyce are Levelland’s Coach Bell (left) and Coach Flemmons (right). The SUSLA Lady Jags compete in NJCAA Division 1. (Photo provided by Levelland ISD)

JOYCE SIGNS WITH SUSLA - Levelland Loboette Sydnii Joyce committed to Southern University Shreveport Louisiana to play collegiate basketball this past Wednesday in the Levelland High School commons area. Pictured with Joyce are Levelland’s Coach Bell (left) and Coach Flemmons (right). The SUSLA Lady Jags compete in NJCAA Division 1. (Photo provided by Levelland ISD)

JOYCE SIGNS WITH SUSLA

News Staff
Monday, May 25, 2026
Ropes sweeps Gruver to win Regional Championship

Ropes sweeps Gruver to win Regional Championship

Ropes sweeps Gruver to win Regional Championship

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, May 25, 2026
The Ropes Eagles faced off against the Gruver Greyhounds in a best-of-three series for the Regional Finals round of the 2A Division 2 baseball playoffs this past Thursday at Bushland High School, resulting in the Eagles sweeping them to win the Regional Championship.
IMPACT PLAYER - Sundown Roughette Breigh Gregory delivers a pitch in game two of their playoff softball series against Muenster this past Saturday at Abilene Christian University. Gregory finished the series with eight runs-batted-in and a win on the mound. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

IMPACT PLAYER - Sundown Roughette Breigh Gregory delivers a pitch in game two of their playoff softball series against Muenster this past Saturday at Abilene Christian University. Gregory finished the series with eight runs-batted-in and a win on the mound. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

HEADED TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, May 25, 2026
The Sundown Roughettes battled against the Muenster Lady Hornets in a bestof- three series for the State Semifinals round of the 2A Division 2 softball playoffs this past weekend at Abilene Christian University, resulting in the Roughettes winning the State Semifinals Championship to punch their...
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