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TRANSITION BUCKET - Sundown Roughette Camry Jourden goes up to score a transition bucket during their district game against Smyer this past Wednesday at Sundown High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

TRANSITION BUCKET - Sundown Roughette Camry Jourden goes up to score a transition bucket during their district game against Smyer this past Wednesday at Sundown High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Roughettes beat Lady Cats, 51-31

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Sundown Roughettes hosted the Smyer Lady Cats for a district basketball battle this past Wednesday night, resulting in the Roughettes winning 51-31.The Roughettes came out strong, taking a 29-8 lead into halftime, and while the Lady Cats would outscore them in the second half, they held on for...
Lady Eagles defeat Maidens, 64-32

Lady Eagles defeat Maidens, 64-32

Lady Eagles defeat Maidens, 64-32

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Morton Maidens hosted the Ropes Lady Eagles for a district basketball matchup this past Wednesday, resulting in the Lady Eagles winning 64-32.The win improves the Lady Eagles to 19-9 overall and 7-2 in district play, which ties them for second in the 2A District 5 standings.Scorers for the Lady...
SPLIT THE DEFENDERS - Smyer Lady Cat Kaia Brandon splits two Sundown defenders during their district game this past Wednesday at Sundown High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith) (See story on page 6 'Roughettes beat Lady Cats, 51-31')

SPLIT THE DEFENDERS - Smyer Lady Cat Kaia Brandon splits two Sundown defenders during their district game this past Wednesday at Sundown High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith) (See story on page 6 'Roughettes beat Lady Cats, 51-31')

SPLIT THE DEFENDERS

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
THREE-POINT THREAT - Whitharral Panther Brent Robinson shoots a three-pointer during their district game against Anton at Whitharral High School this past Thursday. Robinson would make three three’s in the win. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

THREE-POINT THREAT - Whitharral Panther Brent Robinson shoots a three-pointer during their district game against Anton at Whitharral High School this past Thursday. Robinson would make three three’s in the win. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Panthers get statement win over Bulldogs, 108-42

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The #9 Whitharral Panthers hosted the Anton Bulldogs for a district basketball matchup this past Thursday night, and the Panthers made a statement with a 108-42 win.The Bulldogs held their own in the first quarter, only trailing 24-18, but the Panthers would respond by outscoring them 38-7 in the...

Morton Indians, Maidens earn wins at Seagraves

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Morton Indians and Maidens traveled to face each respective Seagraves team in district basketball matchups this past Thursday, with the Indians winning 6348, and the Maidens winning 45-35.The Indians win improves them to 8-14 overall and 3-3 in district play, which puts them tied for third in...

Lady Cats win, Bobcats lose in Plains matchups

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Smyer Lady Cats and Bobcats both hosted and faced each respective Plains team for district basketball matchups this past Thursday, with the Lady Cats winning 72-42, and the Bobcats losing 65-29.The Lady Cats win improves them to 18-7 overall and 4-3 in district play, which puts them fourth in...

2026 Winter Olympics less than two weeks away

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are now less than two weeks away, set to take place from Feb. 6 to Feb. 22.The 2026 Olympic games will be located in Italy, taking place across eight different territories at varying landscapes and venues.The sports in action will be Alpine Skiing,...
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