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WINNING RETURNS The Jaybirds roared back into the win column Friday night, defeating the Roby Lions 70-8. | KEVIN MOODY

WINNING RETURNS The Jaybirds roared back into the win column Friday night, defeating the Roby Lions 70-8. | KEVIN MOODY

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Jaybirds soar past Roby in dominant victory

Staff Reports
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
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.
17 players in last week's scramble

17 players in last week's scramble

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17 players in last week's scramble

Stephanie Beaty
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
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.
PAISLEY AND STEELEY SMITH with their 3rd, 4th place late spring ewes.

PAISLEY AND STEELEY SMITH with their 3rd, 4th place late spring ewes.

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Smith sisters active in recent livestock exhibitions

Henry Chapman |
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
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.
DEFENSE PRESSURE Spur's defense played an aggressive game in the physical 61-16 loss to the Aspermont Hornets Friday night. | COURTESY PHOTO

DEFENSE PRESSURE Spur's defense played an aggressive game in the physical 61-16 loss to the Aspermont Hornets Friday night. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Spur fights hard in district opener versus Aspermont

Staff Reports
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 18:57
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.
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

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

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Jaybirds fall short in shootout vs. Newcastle

Staff Reports
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58
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.
10 players in last week's Scramble

10 players in last week's Scramble

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10 players in last week's Scramble

News Staff
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58
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.
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 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

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REAL-WORLD LESSONS

News Staff
Wed, 10/07/2026 - 16:58
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
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