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Bobcats eliminated by Gruver in Area Round

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Smyer Bobcats squared off against the Gruver Greyhounds in the Area Round of the 2A Division 2 baseball playoffs this past Friday at Bushland ISD, resulting in the Bobcats being swept and eliminated from the playoffs.In game one, Gruver beat Smyer 14-0 across five in nings.

Roughettes sweep Haskell to win Regional Semifinals

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Sundown Roughettes squared off against the Haskell Maidens in the Re- gional Semifinal Round of the 2A Division 2 softball playoffs this past weekend in Ira, resulting in the Roughettes earning a hardfought sweep to secure the Regional Semifinal Championship.

Ropes dominates West Texas to win Area Championship

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Ropes Eagles squared off against the West Texas Comanches in the Area Round of the 2A Division 2 baseball playoffs this past weekend at Plainview High School, resulting in the Eagles dominating them to win the Area Championship.

CROSS COUNTRY AWARDS - Outstanding Girl Athlete: Alisiah Alafa and Outstanding Boy Athlete: Isaiah Alafa. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Anton Sports Banquet

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Smyer holds Athletic Awards Banquet

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Smyer High School hosted their Athletic Awards Ceremony for the 2025-26 sports year this past Monday night, presenting 49 awards to numerous athletes.

FOOTBALL AWARDS - Most Valuable Player: Kaden Brogden, Offensive MVP: Ethan Salazar, Defensive MVP: Jake Potter, Offensive Lineman of the Year: Casen Potter, Newcomer of the Year: Bentley Sepulbeda, Maximum Effort: Rayden Garcia (Offense) and Tristan Waters (Defense), Fighting Heart: Julian Sanchez, Most Improved Player: Noah Martin, Offensive Lobo: Bryson Golightly, Defensive Lobo: Joshua Diaz and Kysen Niblett Award: Kysen Niblett. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Levelland Sports Banquet

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Sandlin places fifth at State

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Jayden Sandlin represented the Sundown Roughettes at the 2A Girls State Golf Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin, coming away with a top five individual finish.

Ropes holds Athletic Awards Banquet

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Ropes High School held their Athletic Awards Banquet for the 2025-26 sports year this past Monday night in the school cafeteria, presenting 43 athletic special merit awards to numerous athletes.

STUDENT ATHLETIC ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

News Staff

Thursday, May 7, 2026

- Boys: Nathan Ellis and Girls: Aubrey Morin. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

SPC track sharpens up at Corky Crofoot Shootout

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The South Plains College track & field program com peted in the Corky Crofoot Shootout at Texas Tech University on April 30, resulting in several noteworthy results for SPC.

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