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GANDARA WITH THE FLOATER - Whiteface Antelope Ivaniel Gandara lays up a floater while trying to evade contact with a New Home defender during their game this past Tuesday night in Whiteface. Gandara would score 12 points in the loss. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

GANDARA WITH THE FLOATER - Whiteface Antelope Ivaniel Gandara lays up a floater while trying to evade contact with a New Home defender during their game this past Tuesday night in Whiteface. Gandara would score 12 points in the loss. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Antelopes fall to Leopards, 57-51, after near comeback

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Whiteface Antelopes basketball team fell to the New Home Leopards this past Tuesday at home, 5751, dropping to 5-2 on the season.The Antelopes trailed by 14 at one point and got the lead down to five points in the fourth quarter, but the comeback fell just short.
MIDDY MAGICIAN - Whiteface Lady Lope Kambry Sanders pulls up for a mid-range jump shot during their home game against Morton this past Tuesday night. Sanders led the Lady Lopes with 25 points. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

MIDDY MAGICIAN - Whiteface Lady Lope Kambry Sanders pulls up for a mid-range jump shot during their home game against Morton this past Tuesday night. Sanders led the Lady Lopes with 25 points. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Lopes best Maidens, 66-18, in district opener

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, December 22, 2025
The Whiteface Lady Lopes hosted the Morton Maidens this past Tuesday, kicking off district basketball play for both teams, with the Lady Lopes coming out on top, 66-18.
THINK FAST! - Whitharral Panther Ayden Dockery passes the basketball to a teammate during their game against Southcrest this past Thursday at home. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

THINK FAST! - Whitharral Panther Ayden Dockery passes the basketball to a teammate during their game against Southcrest this past Thursday at home. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Panthers go 4-0, Panthers go 2-1 at Whitharral Invitational

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
This past weekend the Whitharral basketball programs hosted the Whitharral Invitational tournament, with the Lady Panthers going a perfect 4-0 and the Panthers going 2-1.
(Photo provided by Bets Avalos Cruz Facebook)

(Photo provided by Bets Avalos Cruz Facebook)

Bulldogs win Smyer Tournament, improve to 8-4

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Smyer Bobcats hosted the Smyer Basketball Tournament this past weekend, and the Anton Bulldogs went undefeated to win the tournament championship.The Bulldogs beat West Texas 80-41, Smyer 57-29 and Slaton Junior Varsity 6152, improving to 8-4 on the season.
POWELL IN THE PAINT - Sundown Roughneck Kye Powell goes up for the basket in the paint during their game at home against the Lubbock Titans this past Friday night. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

POWELL IN THE PAINT - Sundown Roughneck Kye Powell goes up for the basket in the paint during their game at home against the Lubbock Titans this past Friday night. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Roughnecks, Roughettes earn blowout victories over Lubbock Titans

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Sundown Roughnecks and Roughettes basketball teams faced off against the Lubbock Titans at home this past Friday night, with both teams securing blowout victories.The Sundown boys won 62-30 to improve to a 6-4 record, while the girls won 60-40 to improve to 10-7 overall.
(Photo provided by Ropes ISD)

(Photo provided by Ropes ISD)

Eagles win Childress Tournament

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Ropes Eagles basketball team won the Childress Tournament Championship this past weekend, going a perfect 4-0 in tournament play.The Eagles started with a 49-47 win over Iowa Park, led by Kade Franklin with 24 points.
SANDERS ON THE DRIVE - Whiteface junior point guard Lainey Sanders drives the basketball during a game in the Way Out West Tournament last weekend. Sanders had eight points against West Texas. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

SANDERS ON THE DRIVE - Whiteface junior point guard Lainey Sanders drives the basketball during a game in the Way Out West Tournament last weekend. Sanders had eight points against West Texas. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Lopes dominate Tornadoes, 62-23, win ninth straight

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, December 15, 2025
The Whiteface Lady Lopes basketball team squared off against the West Texas Tornadoes this past Tuesday night at home, winning 62-23.
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