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FINISH THROUGH THE CONTACT - Morton's Khloe Aguirre fights through the con tact to try and score during their basketball game against Talkington this past Tuesday night at Morton High School. Aguirre would have 13 points, six rebounds and three steals in the Maidens win. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

FINISH THROUGH THE CONTACT - Morton's Khloe Aguirre fights through the con tact to try and score during their basketball game against Talkington this past Tuesday night at Morton High School. Aguirre would have 13 points, six rebounds and three steals in the Maidens win. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Maidens beat Lady Warriors, 30-16, eclipse last year’s win total

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, November 24, 2025
The Morton Maidens basketball team hosted the Talkington Lady Warriors this past Tuesday night, beating them 30-16.The win improves them to 3-4 overall, and with that third win, they’ve already eclipsed their win total from last season.“For our girls, it’s been tough.
STIFF ARM BY JOHNSON - Whitharral senior running back Greg Johnson rushes the football and stiff arms a Sands defender during their playoff football game this past Friday night. Johnson would rush for 187 yards and three touchdowns in the loss. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

STIFF ARM BY JOHNSON - Whitharral senior running back Greg Johnson rushes the football and stiff arms a Sands defender during their playoff football game this past Friday night. Johnson would rush for 187 yards and three touchdowns in the loss. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Whitharral upset by Sands in Bi-District, 82-48

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Whitharral Panthers football team faced off against the Sands Mustangs in the Bi-District round of the 1A-2 sixman playoffs at Lubbock Christian High School this past Friday, losing 82-48.
TOUCHDOWN KOLT MCDANIEL - Sundown junior Kolt McDaniel recovered a Wink fumble in the end zone to score a touchdown during their playoff football game this past Thursday at Andrews High School. (Photo provided by Sundown Roughnecks Facebook)

TOUCHDOWN KOLT MCDANIEL - Sundown junior Kolt McDaniel recovered a Wink fumble in the end zone to score a touchdown during their playoff football game this past Thursday at Andrews High School. (Photo provided by Sundown Roughnecks Facebook)

Roughnecks fall in Bi-District, McDaniel’s touchdown steals night

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Sundown Roughnecks football team squared off against the Wink Wildcats in the Bi-District round of the 2A-2 playoffs at Andrews High School this past Thursday, losing 46-12.
ADD UP THE “YAC” - Levelland sophomore wide receiver Bryson Golightly catches a pass and goes for more yards after the catch during their playoff football game against Seminole this past Friday at Frenship High School. Golightly would have several similar efforts to end with four catches for 80 yards and a receiving touchdown, along with a rushing touchdown. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

ADD UP THE “YAC” - Levelland sophomore wide receiver Bryson Golightly catches a pass and goes for more yards after the catch during their playoff football game against Seminole this past Friday at Frenship High School. Golightly would have several similar efforts to end with four catches for 80 yards and a receiving touchdown, along with a rushing touchdown. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Levelland falls to Seminole in Bi-District, 77-38

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Levelland Lobos football team faced off against the Seminole Indians in the Bi-District round of the 4A-2 playoffs at Frenship High School this past Thursday, falling 77-38.
PLAYOFF PERFORMER - Levelland junior starting quarterback Ethan Salazar makes a throw on the run from a Seminole defender during their playoff football game this past Friday at Frenship High School. Salazar would end with 291 yards of total offense and three touchdowns. See full story “Levelland falls to Seminole” on page 8 (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

PLAYOFF PERFORMER - Levelland junior starting quarterback Ethan Salazar makes a throw on the run from a Seminole defender during their playoff football game this past Friday at Frenship High School. Salazar would end with 291 yards of total offense and three touchdowns. See full story “Levelland falls to Seminole” on page 8 (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
LEADING SCORER - Smyer sophomore Ellie Nelson floats up a shot on the move during their game against Bovina this past Tuesday at Smyer High School. Nelson would lead the Lady Cats in scoring with 24 points on the night. (Photo provided by Smyer ISD)

LEADING SCORER - Smyer sophomore Ellie Nelson floats up a shot on the move during their game against Bovina this past Tuesday at Smyer High School. Nelson would lead the Lady Cats in scoring with 24 points on the night. (Photo provided by Smyer ISD)

Lady Cats beat Bovina, 51-41, improve to 2-0

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, November 14, 2025
The Smyer Lady Cats basketball team played host to the Bovina Fillies this past Tuesday, beating them 51-41.Leading the Lady Cats to the win was sophomore Ellie Nelson, who was their leading scorer with 24 points on the night.
TWICE AS NICE - South Plains College sophomore Dennis Cheruiyot competed in the 8K and half marathon races at the 2025 NJCAA National Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa, last week, earning All-American honors in both races. (Photo provided by South Plains College Athletics)

TWICE AS NICE - South Plains College sophomore Dennis Cheruiyot competed in the 8K and half marathon races at the 2025 NJCAA National Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa, last week, earning All-American honors in both races. (Photo provided by South Plains College Athletics)

Cheruiyot earns two All-American honors at XC Nationals

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, November 14, 2025
This past week seven South Plains country cross country athletes competed at the 2025 NJCAA National Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and they earned two All-American honors.Both honors came from sophomore Dennis Cheruiyot, who placed 11th in the men’s 8K race with a time of 25:30.

Roughettes beat Sudan, 41-36, move to 2-0

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, November 14, 2025
This past Tuesday the Sundown Roughettes basketball team went on the road to take on the Sudan Nettes, winning 41-36.The win moves the Roughettes to 2-0 this season with both of their wins coming on the road.“Two games into the season, I’m very pleased with our balance.
LESTER AT THE LINE - Ropes sophomore Rylie Lester shoots a free throw for the Lady Eagles during their basketball game against Olton this past Tuesday at Ropes High School. Lester would finish with a stat line of five points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith).

LESTER AT THE LINE - Ropes sophomore Rylie Lester shoots a free throw for the Lady Eagles during their basketball game against Olton this past Tuesday at Ropes High School. Lester would finish with a stat line of five points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith).

Lady Eagles fall at home to Olton, 70-49

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, November 14, 2025
The Ropes Lady Eagles basketball team hosted the Olton Fillies this past Tuesday, falling to them 70-49, and dropping to 1-1 this season.The Lady Eagles fought hard in the game, but Olton was able to enforce their full-court press gameplan well, which gave Ropes trouble all night.
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