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REPPIN’ FOR MORTON - The Morton Indians football players walk together during their game on the road against Hale Center this past Friday. The Indians would fall to Hale Center 55-3. They’ll compete in the first round of the playoffs next week. (Photo provided by Gillian Ruiz)

REPPIN’ FOR MORTON - The Morton Indians football players walk together during their game on the road against Hale Center this past Friday. The Indians would fall to Hale Center 55-3. They’ll compete in the first round of the playoffs next week. (Photo provided by Gillian Ruiz)

Morton loses to Hale Center, 55-3

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Morton Indians football team went on the road to face Hale Center this past Friday night, losing 55-3.The loss puts them at 2-7-1 overall and finalizes their district record at 2-3 this season, finishing fourth out of six teams in the district.

Six local football teams make playoffs

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Texas high school football playoff field is set, and six of our locally covered teams have earned a postseason spot.The Levelland Lobos (6-4) earned a spot in the 4A-2 playoffs as the third seed in their district. They will face off against the Seminole Indians (7-3) this Thursday at 7 p.m.
COACH ‘EM UP - Levelland Football Assistant Coach Pete Richardson coaches up several Lobo players amidst a timeout during their football game against Liberty this past Friday at Patriot Stadium. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

COACH ‘EM UP - Levelland Football Assistant Coach Pete Richardson coaches up several Lobo players amidst a timeout during their football game against Liberty this past Friday at Patriot Stadium. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Levelland falls to Liberty, 49-10

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Levelland Lobos football team squared off against the Lubbock Cooper Liberty Patriots on the road this past Friday, falling short, 49-10.The loss drops the Lobos to 6-4 overall and finalizes their district record at 2-2 this season, finishing third out of the five teams in the district.

Smyer falls to Tahoka, 48-12, end season 1-9

Lynda Work Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Smyer Bobcats suffered a defeat to the Tahoka Bulldogs, 48-12, extending their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 1-9.Smyer completed 19 of 27 passes for 251 yards; had 130 rushing yards, 218 receiving yards, with one fumble, 41 solo tackles and 25 assists.
PARACHUTE RUN - Kyler Dent carries the football while dragging a resistance training parachute with him at Lobo Stadium this past Monday. Dent is a part of the 8u Levelland Lobos flag football team that will be competing at the Star in Frisco for an NFL Regional Flag Football tournament over the weekend. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

PARACHUTE RUN - Kyler Dent carries the football while dragging a resistance training parachute with him at Lobo Stadium this past Monday. Dent is a part of the 8u Levelland Lobos flag football team that will be competing at the Star in Frisco for an NFL Regional Flag Football tournament over the weekend. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Prepping for the NFL flag football tournament in Frisco

News Staff
Monday, November 10, 2025
Prepping for the NFL flag football tournament in Frisco
3RD AT STATE - Smyer senior Ismael Pizano ran a 16:33.10 to place third in the boy’s 5K race at the 2A UIL Cross Country State Championship on Nov. 1. That finish earned him All-State honors. (Provided by Smyer ISD Facebook)

3RD AT STATE - Smyer senior Ismael Pizano ran a 16:33.10 to place third in the boy’s 5K race at the 2A UIL Cross Country State Championship on Nov. 1. That finish earned him All-State honors. (Provided by Smyer ISD Facebook)

Pizano, Clausen earn XC All-State honors

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Monday, November 10, 2025
The 4A and 2A UIL Cross Country State Championships took place on Nov. 1 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, and Hockley County had 11 runners compete with two athletes earning All-State honors.
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