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1A-2 DISTRICT 3 OFFENSIVE MVP - Whitharral senior running back Greg Johnson rushes the football and stiff arms a Sands defender during their playoff football game earlier this month in Lubbock. Johnson would end the season with 1,844 rushing yards and 37 touchdowns, which earned him the honor of 1A-2 District 3 Offensive MVP. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Recapping Whitharral’s football season

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Whitharral Panthers football team wrapped up their season earlier this month, finishing with a record of 9-1 overall and 3-0 in district.

1,000 CAREER POINTS FOR SANSOM - Whitharral senior center Nathaniel Sansom scored his 1,000th career point during their basketball game against Roosevelt on Nov. 25 at Whitharral High School. The Panthers would win the game 60-43 and move to 1-1. (Photo provided by Pete Christy Facebook)

1,000 CAREER POINTS FOR SANSOM

News Staff

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Whitharral senior center Nathaniel Sansom scored his 1,000th career point during their basketball game against Roosevelt on Nov. 25 at Whitharral High School. The Panthers would win the game 60-43 and move to 1-1.

CRUTCHER ON THE RUN - Whiteface senior Cash Crutcher runs with the football during their playoff game against Rankin. (Photo provided by Whiteface Victory Line Facebook)

Whiteface falls to Rankin, 82-38, playoff run ends

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

This past Friday in Lamesa, the Whiteface Antelopes football team played against the Rankin Red Devils in the Regional Round of the 1A-1 playoffs, falling to them 82-38.Rankin got out to a 22-6 lead early on, which was something the Antelopes could never recover from.

BOBCAT DEFENSE ON THE PROWL - The Smyer Bobcats defense prepares for the play and reads the opposing offense during their football game earlier this season at home against Floydada. The defense ended the season with 58 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, six fumble recoveries and three interceptions. (Photo provided by Smyer ISD)

Recapping Smyer’s football season

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The Smyer Bobcats football team wrapped up their season earlier this month, finishing 1-9 overall and 0-5 in district play.While the Bobcats improved from a winless 2024, they could’ve done even better, which Head Coach Scott Funke echoed while giving his overall thoughts on the season.

1ST PLACE - Jonathan Golightly, Record: 153-45 (77.3% correct). Congratulations and thank you for playing!

2025 Football Contest Winners

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

1ST PLACE - Jonathan Golightly, Record: 153-45 (77.3% correct). Congratulations and thank you for playing!

(Photo provided by Gillian Ruiz Facebook)

Recapping Morton’s football season

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The Morton Indians football team wrapped up their season earlier this month, finishing 2-8-1 overall and 2-3 in district play.The Indians made the 2A-2 playoffs but fell in the first round, 78-14, to an elite Stratford Elks team.

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Recapping Levelland’s football season

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The Levelland Lobos football team finished their season earlier this month with a final record of 6-5 overall and 2-2 in district play.The Lobos made the 4A-2 playoffs but were knocked out after losing to the Seminole Indians 77-38 in the first round.

(Photo from Pete Christy Facebook)

Coach Colley earns first win with Bobcats

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

This past Monday at home, the Smyer Bobcats basketball team earned their first win of the season, beating Ralls 37-9.The win moves Smyer to 1-0 this season, and it also marked the first of Smyer Boy’s Basketball Head Coach Jared Colley’s career.

600 CAREER WINS MILESTONE - Whiteface Girl’s Head Basketball Coach Jason Blankenship earned his 600th career win by beating Stanton 68-25 at home this past Monday. The win moves the Lady Lopes to 7-2 overall this season. They’ll be back in action on Dec. 2. at 5 p.m. on the road against New Deal. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

UIL bars foreign exchange students from varsity sports

Lynda Work Editor

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

A Texas UIL rule change will bar foreign exchange students from participating in varsity athletics beginning the 2006-2027 school year.The rule was approved by the UIL legislative council and still needs the approval of state education commissioner Mike Morath.

Football viewing line-up for Thanksgiving

Lynda Work Editor

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

While Thanksgiving turkeys, pecan pies and family gatherings are a common tradition, football be at the top of the list for hardcore sports fan on the festive holiday, which is of course preceded by the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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