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STACKING WINS - The Ropes Lady Eagles volleyball team and coaches huddle up during a match earlier this season. Following their most recent win against Tahoka, the Lady Eagles improved to 29-9 overall and 8-1 in district play this season. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

STACKING WINS - The Ropes Lady Eagles volleyball team and coaches huddle up during a match earlier this season. Following their most recent win against Tahoka, the Lady Eagles improved to 29-9 overall and 8-1 in district play this season. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Eagles sweep Tahoka for fourth straight win

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, October 24, 2025
The Ropes Lady Eagles volleyball team swept Tahoka this past Tuesday at home for their fourth straight win and third straight sweep.The Lady Eagles won the three sets 25-14, 2514 and 25-21 to improve to 29-9 overall and 8-1 in district play this season.
HERNANDEZ MAKES STATE - Levelland junior Saul Hernandez placed 15th at the 4A Region 1 Cross Country Championship with a personal-best time of 16:10, which qualified him for the state meet this past Tuesday at Mae Simmons Park. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

HERNANDEZ MAKES STATE - Levelland junior Saul Hernandez placed 15th at the 4A Region 1 Cross Country Championship with a personal-best time of 16:10, which qualified him for the state meet this past Tuesday at Mae Simmons Park. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Hernandez earns trip to state meet at 4A Region 1 XC Championship

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, October 24, 2025
This past Tuesday morning, junior Saul Hernandez and freshman Valeria Villareal competed for Levelland cross country in the UIL 4A Region 1 Cross Country Championships at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock.
REGIONAL CHAMPION - Smyer senior Ismael Pizano won the 2A Region 1 boy’s 5K race with a time of 16:32.50 to become the Regional Champion this past Tuesday at Mae Simmons Park. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

REGIONAL CHAMPION - Smyer senior Ismael Pizano won the 2A Region 1 boy’s 5K race with a time of 16:32.50 to become the Regional Champion this past Tuesday at Mae Simmons Park. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

10 Hockley County runners qualify for state at XC

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, October 24, 2025
Many Hockley County athletes competed in the 2A and 1A Region 1 Cross Country Championships this past Monday and Tuesday morning at Mae Simmons Park in Lubbock.The most significant performances came from class 2A as 10 Hockley County runners punched their ticket to the state meet next week.
PREGAME COIN TOSS - Morton football senior team captains walk out towards the pregame coin toss before their game against Ralls this past Friday night at Indian Stadium. Pictured from left to right is EJ Rivas, Adrian Luevano, Jaeden Alvarado and Britton Boggs. They would help lead Morton to a 33-6 victory, earning their first win of the season. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

PREGAME COIN TOSS - Morton football senior team captains walk out towards the pregame coin toss before their game against Ralls this past Friday night at Indian Stadium. Pictured from left to right is EJ Rivas, Adrian Luevano, Jaeden Alvarado and Britton Boggs. They would help lead Morton to a 33-6 victory, earning their first win of the season. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Morton earns first win against Ralls, 33-6

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Morton Indians football team defeated the Ralls Jackrabbits, 33-6, earning their first win of the season at home this past Friday night.Morton now sits at 1-5-1 overall and 1-1 in district play following the dominant victory.
GADGET THREAT - Senior Coen Nevarez goes for extra yardage after a catch during Sundown’s football game against Plains this past Friday night at Slaughter Field. He would end up with 47 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

GADGET THREAT - Senior Coen Nevarez goes for extra yardage after a catch during Sundown’s football game against Plains this past Friday night at Slaughter Field. He would end up with 47 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Sundown beats Plains, 35-7, starts 2-0 in district

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Sundown Roughnecks football team steamrolled the Plains Cowboys, 35-7, this past Friday night at home, improving to 3-4 overall and 2-0 in district play this season.
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