BEARS BEAT 'BIRDS The Jayton Jaybirds fell to the number one team in the state, the Balmorhea Bears, 90-46 in the area finals Friday night in Garden City. AMANDA MCGEE PHOTO
BATTLE OF THE BIRDS The Jayton Jaybirds grounded the Chillicothe Eagles 45–0 Friday night in the bi-district championship game in Knox City. The mercy rule kicked in as Jayton scored 45 points to their opponents’ zero in the first half of the game. The playoff lasted less than an hour. JOHNNA REYNOLDS/ TEXAS 1A FAN
After a number of Covid-19 cancellations by area basketball teams, the Spur Bulldogs faced Lubbock’s Southcrest Friday night and lost a close one, 38–36. COURTESY PHOTO
The Spur fifth graders presented the school’s annual Veterans Day program, Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Dog Dome Auditorium. All grades/classes, several parents, some visitors, and a few veterans attended.
CLOSE LOSS The Lady Jays suffered a close loss last week at home to the Roby Lady Lions, 30–27. They will have stretch of road games that keeps them away until Dec. 12, when they face Crosbyton at home. COURTESY PHOTO
It was said many times this week that with both Paducah and Spur football teams already eliminated from postseason play, the game Friday night was about pride. It was about giving your school, your teammates, your coaches, your fans and yourself the kind of effort you could be proud of.