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TRIPLE JUMP FORM - Levelland's Presley Smith takes flight for a triple jump during the their home track meet this past Friday at Lobo Stadium. Smith would place third with a jump of 32’6”. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Levelland track perseveres at home meet

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Levelland varsity track programs played host for the Nelda Munoz Relays this past Friday at Lobo Stadium, competing in winds up to 30 miles per hour and persevering to still come away with several noteworthy performances.

Panthers upset Texline in overtime, 78-74, to win Regional Semifinal Championship

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Friday, March 6, 2026

The #15 ranked Whitharral Panthers battled against the #4 ranked Texline Tornadoes in the Regional Semifinals of the 1A Division 2 boys basketball playoffs this past Monday at Bushland High School, resulting in the Panthers winning an overtime thriller, 78-74, to secure the Regional Semifinal...

Loboettes blowout Lakeview in district opener, 11-0

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Friday, March 6, 2026

The Levelland Loboettes softball team played host to the San Angelo Lakeview Maidens for their district opener this past Tuesday night at Levelland High School, blowing them out 11-0 across five innings.

Lady Eagles roll over O’Donnell, 22-5

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Friday, March 6, 2026

The Ropes Lady Eagles softball team traveled on the road to face the O’Donnell Lady Eagles this past Tuesday night and earned a 22-5 blowout win across six innings.

Eagles best Idalou in pitcher’s duel, 3-2

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Friday, March 6, 2026

The Ropes Eagles baseball team played host to the Idalou Wildcats this past Tuesday night at Ropes High School, resulting in the Eagles getting a hard-fought 3-2 win.

Sundown tennis shows up strong at home

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Friday, March 6, 2026

The Sundown High School tennis program hosted the Roughneck Invitational this past Monday and came away from the competition with several good results.

2A District 5 Boys Basketball All-District selections announced

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Friday, March 6, 2026

Following the conclusion of every 2A District 5 boys’ basketball seasons, the All-District selections have been announced, and 14 athletes from our locally covered schools received honors.

Morton Maidens lose to Olton, 9-7

Shelby Radford News Press Intern

Friday, March 6, 2026

Despite a late-inning push at the plate, the Morton Maidens varsity softball team fell to Olton, 9-7, this past Monday night in a home matchup at Morton High School.

SPC Track & Field qualifies in 75 events for Nationals

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Friday, March 6, 2026

The South Plains College Track & Field program qualified an unbelievable number of athletes for the NJCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championship meet, which is set to take place over the weekend at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.

(Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Eagles beat Buffaloes, 69-50, to win Area Championship

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The #7 ranked Ropes Eagles faced off against the Forsan Buffaloes in the Area Round of the 2A Division 1 boys basketball playoffs this past Thursday at Lamesa High School, resulting in a dominant 69-50 Eagles win to secure the Area Championship.

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