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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.
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.
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