Sports

Popelka finishes top 10 at 1A Golf State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, May 1, 2026
The Whitharral Panthers competed at the 1A Boys Golf State Championship Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander, resulting in a top 10 individual finish for se nior Copper Popelka and a top 10 team finish for the Panthers.
PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

Ropes run rules Tahoka 16-4 to clinch district title

Eric Venkatesan News Press Intern
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ropes baseball run-ruled Tahoka to clinch the 2A District 4 Co-Championship this past Friday at Ropes High School. The Eagles finished the game 16-4, securing an early victory in the fifth inning.The first inning was a slow start, with both teams remaining scoreless.
Loboettes by Brock eliminated in Bi-District series

Loboettes by Brock eliminated in Bi-District series

Loboettes by Brock eliminated in Bi-District series

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Levelland Loboettes faced off against the Brock Lady Eagles in a best-ofthree softball series in the Bi-District round of the 4A Division 2 playoffs this past weekend at McMurry University. The Loboettes forced the series to the full three games but could not avoid elimination.

Dallas Cowboys to remain at AT&T Stadium

Lynda Work Editor
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys will be remaining at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for decades to come following a decision by the Arlington City Council.The council approved a major extension agreement that keeps the team in place through 2055.
BARREL RACING - SPC’s Keely Pharr competes in the barrel racing during the SPC Rodeo at the Mallet Event Center & Arena this past Saturday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

BARREL RACING - SPC’s Keely Pharr competes in the barrel racing during the SPC Rodeo at the Mallet Event Center & Arena this past Saturday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

SPC shines at home rodeo

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The South Plains College rodeo program hosted the SPC Rodeo this past Thursday through Saturday at the Mallet Event Center & Arena, and the SPC competitors shined on their home turf.
Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Ropes Eagles traveled on the road for a district baseball matchup against the Tahoka Bulldogs this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Eagles run ruling them 17-2 in five innings.
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