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LEADING SCORER - Whiteface Lady Lope Emily Blankenship shoots a free throw during their game against Ropes at Whiteface High School. Blankenship would lead all scorers in the game with 26 points. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

LEADING SCORER - Whiteface Lady Lope Emily Blankenship shoots a free throw during their game against Ropes at Whiteface High School. Blankenship would lead all scorers in the game with 26 points. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Lopes earn 18th straight win against Lady Eagles

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 9, 2026
The #5 ranked Whiteface Lady Lopes hosted the Ropes Lady Eagles for a district basketball matchup this past Tuesday night, with the Lady Lopes winning, 60-37.The win for the Lady Lopes marks their 18th straight, moving them to 22-2 overall and 3-0 in district play.
TAGGART AT THE CHARITY STRIPE - Sundown Roughette Kyndal Taggart shoots a free throw during their game against Smyer this past Friday night at Smyer High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

TAGGART AT THE CHARITY STRIPE - Sundown Roughette Kyndal Taggart shoots a free throw during their game against Smyer this past Friday night at Smyer High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Roughettes take down Lady Cats in district brawl

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Smyer Lady Cats hosted the Sundown Roughettes for a district basketball matchup this past Friday night, resulting in the Roughettes beating the Lady Cats, 50-40.

Panthers trio shines at Caprock Classic

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 2, 2026
The Whitharral Panthers basketball team competed in four games in the United Supermarkets Boy’s Bracket of the Caprock Classic in Lubbock this past Monday through Wednesday, where their star trio of Damian Rodriguez, Nate Sansom and Brent Robinson shined.
THREE-POINT THREAT - Whitharral Lady Panther Aerieana Rodriguez pulls up from three point range during their basketball game against the Lubbock Titans in the Caprock Classic this past Tuesday at Estacado High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

THREE-POINT THREAT - Whitharral Lady Panther Aerieana Rodriguez pulls up from three point range during their basketball game against the Lubbock Titans in the Caprock Classic this past Tuesday at Estacado High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Shorthanded Lady Panthers show fight at Caprock Classic

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 2, 2026
The Whitharral Lady Panthers basketball team competed in four games in the MCM Elegante Girl’s Bracket of the Caprock Classic in Lubbock this past Monday through Wednesday, showing fight and going 2-2 despite less-than-ideal circumstances.
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