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LINE DRIVE SINGLE - Sundown Roughneck Hunter Clark hit the ball to left field during the team’s game against the Ropes Eagles during their district matchup. The hit was good for a single and Clark finished the game 1-3 at the plate. The Roughnecks dropped the game 4-1 against the Eagles in the first game of the matchup. The Eagles would cap-off the two-game series with another win 10-0 in district play. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

LINE DRIVE SINGLE - Sundown Roughneck Hunter Clark hit the ball to left field during the team’s game against the Ropes Eagles during their district matchup. The hit was good for a single and Clark finished the game 1-3 at the plate. The Roughnecks dropped the game 4-1 against the Eagles in the first game of the matchup. The Eagles would cap-off the two-game series with another win 10-0 in district play. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

Smyer Bobcats split series against Tahoka

Aalijah Soliz Sports Writer
Friday, March 22, 2024
The Smyer Bobcats took on the Tahoka Bulldogs this past Monday and Tuesday where they split the series winning Monday and dropping a game Tuesday.Smyer 11, Tahoka 2For the Bobcats, they were on the board first after Aiden Martinez was struck by a pitch and Jose Paradez being walked.
RUN IT IN - Levelland Lobette Angelica Gonzalez jogged it in after she hit a homerum to center field in the early innings during their district matchup against the Sweetwater Lady Mustings this past Tuesday on the road. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

RUN IT IN - Levelland Lobette Angelica Gonzalez jogged it in after she hit a homerum to center field in the early innings during their district matchup against the Sweetwater Lady Mustings this past Tuesday on the road. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

Roughettes dominate Lockney Lady Horns, 18-0

Aalijah Soliz Sports Writer
Friday, March 22, 2024
The Sundown Roughettes took on the Lockney Lady Horns this past Tuesday in UIL Softball District play where the Roughettes won 18-0 through three innings.Ariel Hernandez for the Roughettes hit a grand slam to right field to force the run rule.
PAINTING FUN- Capitol Elementary rewards Kids w/Character every nine weeks. Students are choosen by their teachers. The students are selected for showing respect and being kind.This past Tuesday the students painted on canvases while having a treat of their choice and listening to music. Pictured in no particular order are Principal Joanna Runkles, and 4th grade students Marisol Castillo, Marcilyn Woods, Jazmin Marryfo, Declan Jaramillo, Raymond Hernandez and Dylan Slape. Runkles.(Staff photo by Emily Campo

PAINTING FUN- Capitol Elementary rewards Kids w/Character every nine weeks. Students are choosen by their teachers. The students are selected for showing respect and being kind.This past Tuesday the students painted on canvases while having a treat of their choice and listening to music. Pictured in no particular order are Principal Joanna Runkles, and 4th grade students Marisol Castillo, Marcilyn Woods, Jazmin Marryfo, Declan Jaramillo, Raymond Hernandez and Dylan Slape. Runkles.(Staff photo by Emily Campo

PAINTING FUN

News Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
REGIONAL CHAMP - Cash Crutcher from Whiteface is a State Qualifier as he set new record in three different categories for his 114lb weigh class with a 420lb squat, 315lb bench and new total with 1055 lbs to become the regional champion. He was also named Outstanding Lifter on Light Weight Platform. He will be competing at State on March 23, in Abilene. (Photo submitted by Holly Crutcher)

REGIONAL CHAMP - Cash Crutcher from Whiteface is a State Qualifier as he set new record in three different categories for his 114lb weigh class with a 420lb squat, 315lb bench and new total with 1055 lbs to become the regional champion. He was also named Outstanding Lifter on Light Weight Platform. He will be competing at State on March 23, in Abilene. (Photo submitted by Holly Crutcher)

SPORTS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
STRIKE - Sundown Roughneck Rayden Flores pitched for the Sundown Roughnecks this past Thursday in the team’s matchup against the Ropes Eagles as the visiting team. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

STRIKE - Sundown Roughneck Rayden Flores pitched for the Sundown Roughnecks this past Thursday in the team’s matchup against the Ropes Eagles as the visiting team. (Staff photo by Aalijah Soliz)

Ropes takes down Sundown in close game

Aalijah Soliz Sports Writer
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Ropes Eagles hosted the Sundown Roughnecks this past Thursday for UIL Baseball Action in district play where the Eagles won 4-3.

SPC wins last three games in Weatherford

Jordan Irvine
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The South Plains College Basketball team will play for their fourth national title after winning the NJCAA Region 5 Title and earning an automatic bid to the national tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.
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Hayden Sowers named WJCAC Coach of the Year

Jordan Irvine
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Second-year head coach Hayden Sowers has been tabbed the Western Junior College Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year! Sowers has led the Texans to a 28-2 record to date, including a 14-2 mark in the WJCAC, and the Western Junior College Athletic Conference title.
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