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STIFF ARM - Senior running back Ryland Keith stiff arms a Sudan defender while rushing the football during Ropes’ homecoming football game this past Friday night at Ropes Eagle Stadium. The Eagles would win 55-13, (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

STIFF ARM - Senior running back Ryland Keith stiff arms a Sudan defender while rushing the football during Ropes’ homecoming football game this past Friday night at Ropes Eagle Stadium. The Eagles would win 55-13, (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Ropes destroys Sudan in HC game, 55-13

News Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
This past Friday night, the Ropes Eagles took care of business in their homecoming game against Sudan, winning 55-13, to improve to 2-1 on the season.The blowout win was a tale of two halves, as the halftime score was 19-13 and to that point the game was really competitive.But that changed in the...

Red Raiders perform well in NFL Wk. 1

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, September 12, 2025
Week one of the NFL kicked off last week and 10 former Red Raider players were on active rosters.Five of them started for their respective NFL teams and seven players recorded a stat in week one.Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was in his usually form, making crazy plays in their loss...
RISE & GRIND – The South Plains Cross Country team practices on the campus trail this past Tuesday morning at 6:15am in preparation for their upcoming season.

RISE & GRIND – The South Plains Cross Country team practices on the campus trail this past Tuesday morning at 6:15am in preparation for their upcoming season.

SPC Cross Country Preview

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, September 12, 2025
This past Tuesday at 6:15am, surrounded by only the morning darkness and a gentle breeze, the South Plains Cross Country team hit the trail for their practice in preparation for the upcoming season.After having an extremely small cross country roster on both the men’s and women’s sides last season,...
HANDS UP CELEBRATION – The Levelland Loboettes and their Head Coach Jai Madrid celebrate their set win in a match against SA Lakeview this past Tuesday. The Loboettes would go on to sweep them 25-19, 30-28 and 26-24.

HANDS UP CELEBRATION – The Levelland Loboettes and their Head Coach Jai Madrid celebrate their set win in a match against SA Lakeview this past Tuesday. The Loboettes would go on to sweep them 25-19, 30-28 and 26-24.

The Loboettes

News Staff
Friday, September 12, 2025
REPPIN’ THE LOBOS – Senior offensive and defensive lineman Deven Ponce proudly carries the Levelland Lobos flag as they take the field at Lobo Stadium for their football matchup against Pecos this past Friday night. The Lobos would go on to win 41-21. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

REPPIN’ THE LOBOS – Senior offensive and defensive lineman Deven Ponce proudly carries the Levelland Lobos flag as they take the field at Lobo Stadium for their football matchup against Pecos this past Friday night. The Lobos would go on to win 41-21. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lobos dominate Pecos, 41-21

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Levelland Lobos football team asserted their will on Pecos this past Friday night, winning 41-21 in their home opener.The Lobos defense started the game by forcing a three-and-out, which the offense immediately responded to with a 50 plus yard touchdown pass between junior quarterback Ethan...
GAME-BALL DELIVERY – The Levelland Football game ball is delivered to Head Coach Lyle Leong by helicopter as it lands in the middle of the football field at Lobo Stadium this past Friday night. The Lobos would go on to win 41-21. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

GAME-BALL DELIVERY – The Levelland Football game ball is delivered to Head Coach Lyle Leong by helicopter as it lands in the middle of the football field at Lobo Stadium this past Friday night. The Lobos would go on to win 41-21. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

Week two Football Contest results

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Week two of the Levelland News Press 2025 Football Contest has concluded and the results are in.This week’s winner once again came down to a tiebreaker score as two contestants went 16-4 on their matchup picks with only two points separating them.The tiebreaker was the total score between Levelland...

2025 Football Preview Magazine now available

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Levelland Hockley County News Press 2025 Football Preview Magazine is now available.The magazine covers Levelland, Whiteface, Whitharral, Ropes, Smyer, Sundown, Anton and Morton football.It includes preview stories, individual and team photos, season schedules and team information for each...
SET EM’UP – Vivian Gallegos makes a play off of the opponents serve and sets her teammates up for a rally during a volleyball game against Vega this past Tuesday. Gallegos would end up with three aces and eight digs in the game. That would be game one of a doubleheader in Littlefield, where they also played Littlefield. They won both matchups, 2-1 and 3-0. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

SET EM’UP – Vivian Gallegos makes a play off of the opponents serve and sets her teammates up for a rally during a volleyball game against Vega this past Tuesday. Gallegos would end up with three aces and eight digs in the game. That would be game one of a doubleheader in Littlefield, where they also played Littlefield. They won both matchups, 2-1 and 3-0. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

Lady Eagles soar in doubleheader

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Saturday, September 6, 2025
The Ropes Lady Eagles soared in their Tuesday night doubleheader, winning 2-1 against Vega and 2-0 against Littlefield.Their set scores in the wins were 25-21, 20-25 and 25-18 against Vega, and 25-20 and 25-21 against Littlefield.Head coach Jon Montanez noted that the win against Vega meant a...
DRIBBLIN’IT – Angelia Rivera dribbles the tennis ball as she prepares to serve during a tennis match against Lubbock-Cooper Liberty this past Tuesday at the Levelland tennis courts. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

DRIBBLIN’IT – Angelia Rivera dribbles the tennis ball as she prepares to serve during a tennis match against Lubbock-Cooper Liberty this past Tuesday at the Levelland tennis courts. (Staff Photo by Jentezen Smith)

Ellis makes history in Pack’s loss

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Saturday, September 6, 2025
This past Tuesday the Levelland Highschool Tennis Pack fell short to #12 ranked Lubbock-Cooper Liberty, 16-3, but the final score didn’t tell the full story.The Lobos and Loboettes may have lost, but there were a lot of positive results from the match, with the biggest of them all being senior...
IT’S RAINING TD’S – Junior wide receiver Tobias Gavina catches a touchdown pass in the rain from Bryson Golighty during a football game against Dalhart this past Friday night at Memorial Stadium. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

IT’S RAINING TD’S – Junior wide receiver Tobias Gavina catches a touchdown pass in the rain from Bryson Golighty during a football game against Dalhart this past Friday night at Memorial Stadium. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Injuries haunt Lobos in Dalhart loss

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Levelland Lobos officially kicked off their 2025 football season on the road at Dalhart this past Friday, falling short 55-15.The lopsided loss looks rough from an outsider perspective, but if you watched the game, you could see that injuries badly plagued the Lobos all night.By the conclusion...
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