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COOPER COOKIN’ ‘EM - Anton Lady Dawg Naliyah Cooper puts a sweet move on the Whitharral defenders and lays up a shot during their district game at Whitharral High School this past Thursday. Cooper would score 12 points in the loss. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

COOPER COOKIN’ ‘EM - Anton Lady Dawg Naliyah Cooper puts a sweet move on the Whitharral defenders and lays up a shot during their district game at Whitharral High School this past Thursday. Cooper would score 12 points in the loss. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Panthers beat Lady Dawgs, 50-43, as Smith surpasses 2K career points

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Whitharral Lady Panthers hosted the Anton Lady Dawgs for a district basketball battle this past Thursday night, and the Lady Panthers came out on top, 50-43.The Lady Panthers led nearly the entirety of the game, but the Lady Dawgs kept finding ways to stay in it, to no avail.The difference in...

Eagles take down Roughnecks, 60-38, improve to 18-3

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The #7 ranked Ropes Eagles hosted the Sundown Roughnecks for a district basketball game this past Thursday night, with the Eagles winning, 60-38.The win improves the Eagles to 18-3 overall and 5-1 in district play, which keeps them tied for first in the 2A District 5 standings.“Our kids did an...

Eagles get huge win over Plains, 44-42

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
The #7 ranked Ropes Eagles basketball team traveled to face the Plains Cowboys this past Tuesday night, and with district title implications on the line, the Eagles secured a 44-42 victory.It was a back-and-forth battle all night, and the two teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 34-34, but the...

Texans win, Lady Texans lose in NMJC matchups

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
This past Monday, the South Plains College Texans and Lady Texans basketball teams both squared off against each respective New Mexico Junior College team, with the Texans winning 8782 and the Lady Texans losing 81-74.In the Texans win over the Thunderbirds, they outscored them 48-30 in the first...
PAINT BATTLE - Morton’s Ada Torres and Whiteface’s Keyarah Castaneda battle in the paint during their district basketball game this past Tuesday at Morton High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

PAINT BATTLE - Morton’s Ada Torres and Whiteface’s Keyarah Castaneda battle in the paint during their district basketball game this past Tuesday at Morton High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Lopes beat Maidens on road, 70-20

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Morton Maidens hosted the #5 ranked Whiteface Lady Lopes for a district basketball matchup this past Tuesday night, with the Lady Lopes coming out on top, 70-20.The Lady Lopes earned the blowout win with a suffocating defensive effort and great offensive rebounding, which both in return led to...

Levelland Original Team Roping results

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
Levelland Original Team Roping held an event on Jan. 10 at the Mallet Event Center, with over 437 teams competing across six different divisions.In the beginner division, Giselle Havir (Header) and Bentley Motheral (Heeler) placed first out of 20 teams with a score of 33.68 on two runs, each...

Loboettes win, Lobos lose in Lakeview matchups

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
This past Tuesday night, the Levelland Loboettes and Lobos basketball teams traveled to take on each respective San Angelo Lakeview team, with the Loboettes winning 64-33, and the Lobos losing 60-48.In the Loboettes win over the Lakeview Maidens, the difference was the turnover margin, which they...
GANDARA GOIN’ UP - Whiteface’s Ivaniel Gandara goes up with a floater while Morton’s Britton Boggs guards him during their basketball game at Morton High School this past Tuesday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

GANDARA GOIN’ UP - Whiteface’s Ivaniel Gandara goes up with a floater while Morton’s Britton Boggs guards him during their basketball game at Morton High School this past Tuesday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Antelopes beat Indians, 47-43, in instant classic

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Morton Indians hosted the Whiteface Antelopes for a district basketball game this past Tuesday night, and the Antelopes came away with a 47-43 win.The game between the known rivals was an instant classic, as each team traded blows back-and-forth in front of a deafening crowd.The difference in...
CARLOCK PUTS IT UP - Anton Bulldog Caleb Carlock puts up a shot during their game against Wellman Union this past Friday night at Anton High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

CARLOCK PUTS IT UP - Anton Bulldog Caleb Carlock puts up a shot during their game against Wellman Union this past Friday night at Anton High School. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

CARLOCK PUTS IT UP

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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