Sports & Schools
Staff Reports
The Jayton junior high and high school cross country athletes competed on their home track at the Jayton Invitational Meet last week.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
WINNING RETURNS The Jaybirds roared back into the win column Friday night, defeating the Roby Lions 70-8. | KEVIN MOODY
Jaybirds soar past Roby in dominant victory
Staff Reports
The Jayton Jaybirds put together a dominating performance Friday night, rolling past the Roby Lions 70–8. The Jaybirds set the tone early, erupting for 48 points in the opening quarter before adding 22 more in the second quarter to end the game via the mercy rule at halftime.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
Dickens, King 4-H members to host equine contests Dec. 12; seeking sponsor support
Amanda Spiva And Toby Oliver
On Dec. 12, 2026, the Dickens and King County 4-H Horse Project members will be hosting an Equine Public Speaking Contest and an Equine Skill-A-Thon Contest, modeled after those offered at the Fort Worth, San Antonio, and San Angelo Stock Shows.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
17 players in last week's scramble
Stephanie Beaty
Tuesday Scramble Recap, Oct. 6: We had a great turnout for Tuesday’s scramble, with 17 players coming out for an enjoyable evening of golf. Four teams competed, and we ended up with a tie for first place. A scorecard playoff determined our winner.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
Smith sisters active in recent livestock exhibitions
Henry Chapman |
The two Smith sisters from Dickens County 4-H have been on a roll with their sheep. They went to the 127th American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City. This is a premier national celebration of agriculture that attracts over 250,000 visitors annually.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
DEFENSE PRESSURE Spur's defense played an aggressive game in the physical 61-16 loss to the Aspermont Hornets Friday night. | COURTESY PHOTO
Spur fights hard in district opener versus Aspermont
Staff Reports
The Spur Bulldogs opened district play on the road Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, falling to the Aspermont Hornets 61–16 in a physical six-man football matchup.
Despite the final score, the Bulldogs fought until the final whistle, showcasing explosive special teams plays and a resilient defense.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
GROUNDGAME Jayton’s Cash Chisum carried the ball against Newcastle on Friday night in Jayton, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries in the Jaybirds’58-52 loss. | KEVIN MOODY
Jaybirds fall short in shootout vs. Newcastle
Staff Reports
The Jayton Jaybirds and Newcastle Bobcats put on an offensive show Friday night in Jayton, but when the dust settled, it was the Newcastle Bobcats (4-1) walking away with a 58-52 victory in a wild six-point shootout.
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58
10 players in last week's Scramble
News Staff
STEPHANIE BEATY
Tuesday Scramble Recap, Sept. 29: Ten players came out for a fun evening of golf, and we formed three teams. We had a twp-way tie for first place, so we held a chip-off to determine the winner.
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58
REAL-WORLD LESSONS Troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety stopped by and talked to senior science students about evidence and provided some real world lessons last week at Spur High School. | COURTESY PHOTOS
REAL-WORLD LESSONS
News Staff
Troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety stopped by and talked to senior science students about evidence and provided some real world lessons last week at Spur High School. | COURTESY PHOTOS
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58
Spur veterinary hospital and Rachel Farley Pet Grooming to host pop-up clinic in Quitaque
Deyanara Lane |
Pet owners in the area will have an opportunity to update their animals’ vaccinations and get them styled for the season later this month. Spur Veterinary Hospital and Rachel Farley Pet Grooming are teaming up to host a Pet Vaccination Clinic and Grooming Services event.
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58