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PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

PITCHING PRODIGY - Ropes Eagle senior pitcher Cutter Stumbo throws a pitch during their district baseball game against Tahoka this past Friday at Ropes High School. (Staff photo by Eric Venkatesan)

Ropes run rules Tahoka 16-4 to clinch district title

Eric Venkatesan News Press Intern
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ropes baseball run-ruled Tahoka to clinch the 2A District 4 Co-Championship this past Friday at Ropes High School. The Eagles finished the game 16-4, securing an early victory in the fifth inning.The first inning was a slow start, with both teams remaining scoreless.
Loboettes by Brock eliminated in Bi-District series

Loboettes by Brock eliminated in Bi-District series

Loboettes by Brock eliminated in Bi-District series

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Levelland Loboettes faced off against the Brock Lady Eagles in a best-ofthree softball series in the Bi-District round of the 4A Division 2 playoffs this past weekend at McMurry University. The Loboettes forced the series to the full three games but could not avoid elimination.

Dallas Cowboys to remain at AT&T Stadium

Lynda Work Editor
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys will be remaining at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for decades to come following a decision by the Arlington City Council.The council approved a major extension agreement that keeps the team in place through 2055.
BARREL RACING - SPC’s Keely Pharr competes in the barrel racing during the SPC Rodeo at the Mallet Event Center & Arena this past Saturday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

BARREL RACING - SPC’s Keely Pharr competes in the barrel racing during the SPC Rodeo at the Mallet Event Center & Arena this past Saturday. (Staff photo by Jentezen Smith)

SPC shines at home rodeo

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The South Plains College rodeo program hosted the SPC Rodeo this past Thursday through Saturday at the Mallet Event Center & Arena, and the SPC competitors shined on their home turf.
Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Eagles run rule Tahoka, 17-2

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Ropes Eagles traveled on the road for a district baseball matchup against the Tahoka Bulldogs this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Eagles run ruling them 17-2 in five innings.
Lobos punch playoff ticket with 7-2 win over Memorial

Lobos punch playoff ticket with 7-2 win over Memorial

Lobos punch playoff ticket with 7-2 win over Memorial

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Levelland Lobos traveled on the road for a district baseball matchup against the Frenship Memorial Panthers this past Tuesday night, resulting in the Lobos earning a 7-2 win across seven innings to punch their ticket to the postseason for the 11th straight year.
Lady Eagles lose to Lubbock Christian, 13-3

Lady Eagles lose to Lubbock Christian, 13-3

Lady Eagles lose to Lubbock Christian, 13-3

Jentezen Smith Sports Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Ropes Lady Eagles traveled on the road for a softball matchup against Lubbock Christian this past Tuesday night, resulting in Ropes falling 13-3 across five innings.The game was tight through three innings, tied 0-0, but Lubbock Christian would outscore Ropes 11-1 in the fourth inning.
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