Fired up Fillies: Denver City set to face Jewett Leon at state
The outstanding feature of Denver City’s 2011 volleyball team was a superb tandem of middle blockers in Breann David (Texas Tech) and Shahala Hawkins (Wayland Baptist).That 39-1 team didn’t match the...
View ArticleHigh school football playoff pairings
CLASS 6A DIVISION IRegion IBidistrictAmarillo Tascosa 66, EP El Dorado 40Odessa Permian 49, Arlington Bowie 12Denton Ryan 56, Plano East 33South Grand Prairie 24, Euless Trinity 21Amarillo 44, EP...
View ArticleCooper's Hart, Higgins sign to run cross country in college
WOODROW — After placing No. 13 at this year’s state cross country meet, Cooper’s K.C. Hart signed to run cross country at the University of Texas-Permian Basin. Sam Higgins also signed at the ceremony...
View ArticleSigning a distant dream come true
To play volleyball at the collegiate level was always a distant dream for Molly Johnston.Then, the opportunity arose.“Whenever I got (an) offer I was so excited to just be able to do what I love for...
View ArticleHigh school girls basketball roundup: Shephard leads Lubbock Titans over Valley
QUITAQUE — Jauslynn Shephard poured in 23 points and Emma Middleton had 14 points and 20 rebounds, leading the Lubbock Titans to a 55-49 victory Tuesday at Valley.Perri Mora added 12 points for the...
View ArticleIdalou, Shallowater to play area round playoff games Thursday
CLASS 3A DISHALLOWATER (8-2) VS. BOWIE (6-5), 7 P.M. THURSDAY, SNYDERIn the Mustangs’ bi-district win over River Road, Cooper Ogle and Chris Contreras combined for nearly 500 yards of offense in a...
View ArticleDenver City volleyball's road ends in semifinals
Denver City’s quest for a state championship ended on Thursday morning, as it fell 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 to Jewett Leon. The Fillies competed with Leon early on, trailing only 15-14 in the first set....
View ArticleArea round high school football previews
CLASS 5A DIVISION IIEP EASTLAKE (10-1) VS. LUBBOCK COOPER (9-1), 8 P.M. FRIDAY, EL PASO’S SOCORRO ISD COMPLEXIn last year’s bi-district round, Cooper lost to Eastlake after allowing 21 points in the...
View ArticleCoronado athletes sign to play college baseball, tennis
After selections to the Lone Star Varsity baseball Super Teams as juniors, Coronado baseball players Trevor Paradoski and Nico Garza signed to play in college Thursday.Standout tennis player Reagan...
View ArticleSchilling leads Idalou to blowout playoff win
ANDREWS — Idalou continued its charge toward an undefeated season Thursday night.And it started from the first whistle.The Wildcats’ Brandt Schilling caught the opening kickoff from his own 15-yard...
View ArticleShallowater tops Bowie in Class 3A area match-up, 64-50
SNYDER — Bowie took over possession midfield trailing by one score late in its Class 3A area round match-up with Shallowater.Trace Hardee rolled out to his right looking for an open target and needing...
View ArticleBasketball roundup: Monterey opens pool play of Frenship Tournament with wins
In pool play of the Frenship Tournament, Monterey girls basketball beat El Paso Montwood 63-23 and beat Seminole 59-40.Against Montwood, Braylyn Dollar had 19 points and Chelsea Hunter added 12 points....
View ArticleHigh school football playoff pairings
CLASS 6A DIVISION IRegion IBidistrictAmarillo Tascosa 66, EP El Dorado 40Odessa Permian 49, Arlington Bowie 12Denton Ryan 56, Plano East 33South Grand Prairie 24, Euless Trinity 21Amarillo 44, EP...
View ArticleFrenship to remain area's lone 6A school
Frenship will be the Lubbock area’s lone 6A school.The UIL released its reclassifcation and realignment conference cutoff numbers for 2016-17 and 2017-18 Friday.Frenship, with 2,549 students, meets the...
View ArticleFrenship to be area's lone 6A team as Coronado, Monterey move down to 5A
In the first season of District 2-6A last year, Frenship entered unaware of what to expect. It emerged with a championship claimed in dramatic fashion — beating previously undefeated Amarillo High on...
View ArticleA different look: Run game powers Levelland to win over Stephenville
SWEETWATER — Much of Levelland’s rise to prominence the past two seasons has been tied to its offense. Nick Gerber was last year’s Lone Star Varsity Super Team quarterback and a coverboy of the 2015...
View ArticleMuleshoe defense forces 5 turnovers in win over Breckenridge
BIG SPRING — In the playoffs, turnovers don’t just cost you games — they end seasons.The Muleshoe defense was the beneficiary of five Brecknridge turnovers in a 31-20 win in a Class 3A Division I area...
View ArticleCrosbyton defense shuts down undefeated Vega
PLAINVIEW — When undefeated Vega scored in the third period to cut Crosbyton’s lead to five points, it looked like the Chiefs’ lead might disappear. But Crosbyton intercepted three passes and scored...
View ArticleLittlefield trounced by Wall in area round, 63-27
SNYDER — Wall’s Thomas Hurtado rushed up field with 31 seconds left in the first half beating several Littlefield defenders into the end zone along the way.The 21-yard touchdown run only increased the...
View ArticleHenrietta defense lifts it past Post
CLYDE — Post’s defense has been one of the state’s best this season, but the Antelopes came across another formidable unit Friday night. Henrietta’s defense kept Post off the board for the first 44...
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