Sports & Schools

Spur competes in CX debate, qualifies for state

SPURCXDEBATE Earlier this month, Spur took part in the district CX Debate competition. Allee Hamilton and Joshua Ortiz finished in 2nd place, qualifying for State. Chelsea Davis and Anna Garza earned a 4th place and Adrian Garza-West and Carlos Lopez-Audino finished in 6th place. | COURTESY PHOTO

Two Lady Rangers named to All-District roster

SEASON ENDS

SEASON ENDS

Five Spurettes named to All-District roster

SPUR STATEBOUND

SPUR STATEBOUND Taylor Dill placed 3rd at FCCLA Regional Competition and is headed to state with her public policy presentation over the disadvantages that the disabled people face. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jayton rates in state CX debate

DISTRICT CHAMPS The Jayton CX Debate team won district last week. Griff Reel and Jarrett Herzog qualified for State, and Melody McClane and Colt Gentry are state alternates. From left: Jayce Rivera, Jesse Yanez, Sean Stanaland, Cooper Spray, Melody McClane, Colt Gentry, Griff Reel and Jarret Herzog.

SPUR ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP

SPUR BULLDOGS The Spur varsity boys basketball team split a pair of district basketball games last week. They defeated Patton Springs 52-23 Tuesday night and lost to Paducah 4633 Friday night. At press time, they were in 3rd place in District 5-1A and were positioned for a playoff spot.

JAYTON ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS The Jayton Lady Jays (below) defeated Spur 46-40 Friday night to clinch the district 5-1A championship. | COURTESY PHOTO SPURETTESINPLAYOFFS The Spur girls varsity basketball team (right) finished their regular district last week with a victory over Patton Springs last week 59-35.

Texas Girls Coaches Association State Basketball Poll, Feb. 13, 2023

1. Huckabay (34-2) 2. Neches (27-2) 3. Slidell (26-3) 4. Sands (25-6) 5. Gorman (30-3) 6. Veribest (27-5) 7. Nazareth (24-9) 8. Saltillo (33-4) 9. Dodd City (29-5) 10. Jayton (30-3) 11. Gordon (22-8) 12. Hermleigh (23-7) 13. Whiteface (25-4) 14. Roscoe Highland (25-7) 15. Borden County (28-5) 16.