Sports

Sansom, Spradlin win S.A.L.T

Lynda Work Editor
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Levelland Country Club hosted its annual S.A.L.T. Tournament this past weekend with Bobby Sansom and Terry Spradlin taking top honors.The tournament was a twoplayer, multi-format event played on a specific part of the round with a scramble on the first nine holes of the day, alternate shot on...
GET UP FOR IT - Ropes junior wide receiver Kolter Dockery jumps up to catch the football during a game against Sundown this past Friday night at Ropes Eagle Stadium. Dockery would end with two catches for 40 yards. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

GET UP FOR IT - Ropes junior wide receiver Kolter Dockery jumps up to catch the football during a game against Sundown this past Friday night at Ropes Eagle Stadium. Dockery would end with two catches for 40 yards. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Ropes beats Sundown, 54-8, moves to 7-1

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Ropes Eagles took down the Sundown Roughnecks, 54-8, this past Friday night in a huge district rivalry football game.Ropes was able to impose their will on both offense and defense on a night where Sundown didn’t seem to have any answers.The win moves Ropes to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in district...
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.It was senior night for Ropes, which Head...

Loboettes beat Big Spring, 3-2, improve to 11-22

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, October 24, 2025
The Levelland Loboettes volleyball team picked up a 3-2 road victory this past Tuesday night against Big Spring in dramatic fashion, pulling off the reverse sweep.The set scores were 1625, 21-25, 25-15, 25-22 and 15-12 as Levelland flipped the match momentum on its head to improve to 11-22 overall...
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.Hernandez made the most of the postseason race, finishing 15th in the boy’s 5K race with a...
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.Smyer...

Antelopes defeat Wildcats, 64-16

Lynda Work Editor
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Whiteface Antelopes came through with a crushing 64-16 victory over the Wellman Wildcats in two quarters this past Friday.The Antelopes came in with 14 first downs, 19 rushes for 233 yards, three receptions for five attempts for 123 yards, two touchdown interceptions, one fumble, one penalty...
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.“It was a tough game, Ralls played us really tough,” Morton Head...
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