Sports

Maidens fall just short of playoffs

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Morton Maidens softball team played back-to-back district softball games on Monday night against Tahoka and on Tuesday night against New Home, falling in both matchups.On Senior Night at home against Tahoka, the two teams exited the first inning tied 1-1.
STATE BOUND - The Sundown Roughnecks golf team is headed to the State Tournament after qualifying with a third place finish at Regionals this past Monday and Tuesday at the Palo Duro Golf Course. Pictured in no particular order is Isaiah Igo, Drew Igo, Brock Bufe, Landry Farrar, Axel Garcia and Coach Kyle Igo. (Photo provided by Sundown ISD)

STATE BOUND - The Sundown Roughnecks golf team is headed to the State Tournament after qualifying with a third place finish at Regionals this past Monday and Tuesday at the Palo Duro Golf Course. Pictured in no particular order is Isaiah Igo, Drew Igo, Brock Bufe, Landry Farrar, Axel Garcia and Coach Kyle Igo. (Photo provided by Sundown ISD)

Sundown boys golf qualifies for State Tournament

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Friday, April 17, 2026
The Sundown Roughnecks and Ropes Eagles golf teams competed at the 2A Region 1 Golf Tournament this past Monday and Tuesday at the Palo Duro Golf Course, resulting in both teams finishing top 10 and the Roughnecks qualifying for the State Tournament as a team.

SPC rodeo competes well at Howard College

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The South Plains College rodeo program competed at the Howard College Rodeo this past Thursday through Saturday in Big Spring, resulting in four athletes making the short round.In the tie down roping, Jaxon Stoker placed sixth in the short round after posting a 23.9.
- The Levelland Middle School boys golf team placed third as a team this past weekend in Sweetwater. Pictured above in no particular order is Cody Grissom, Bentley Gamez, Tyler Williams, Mathew Lara and Jarrett Abernathy. Individually, Grissom placed third and Gamez placed fifth. (Photo provided by Levelland ISD)

- The Levelland Middle School boys golf team placed third as a team this past weekend in Sweetwater. Pictured above in no particular order is Cody Grissom, Bentley Gamez, Tyler Williams, Mathew Lara and Jarrett Abernathy. Individually, Grissom placed third and Gamez placed fifth. (Photo provided by Levelland ISD)

LMS BOYS GOLF SHINES

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
HEADED TO STATE

HEADED TO STATE

HEADED TO STATE

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Morton High School unified track & field team recently tied for first place at the Area Championships this past Wednesday at McMurry University. That qualified them for the Unified State Championships in Austin on April 25.
LEADOFF LEG - Ropes’ Zayden Pittman leads off the 4x100meter relay for Ropes this past Friday at the District Championships at Sundown High School. The relay would place first with a time of 43.57. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

LEADOFF LEG - Ropes’ Zayden Pittman leads off the 4x100meter relay for Ropes this past Friday at the District Championships at Sundown High School. The relay would place first with a time of 43.57. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

Ropes boys claim 2A District 5 crown

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The 2A District 5 Boys Track & Field Championships took place this past Thursday and Friday at Sundown High School, resulting in the Ropes Eagles securing the team title and countless individuals from Sundown, Smyer, Ropes, Whiteface and Morton qualifying for area, as in every event, the top four...
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