Sports & Schools

Spur ISD extends superintendent’s contract in Jan. meeting

COMPILED FROM MINUTES In the regular monthly meeting of the Spur Independent School District Board on January 23 trustees unanimously voted to order a school board election for May 6, 2023 to elect trustees for Place 5, and Place 6 (At Large) positions.

ALL REGION BAND

Congratulations go to Jayton students Hannah Mosely, 4th chair, and Jayme Braly, 8th chairm for making All-Region Band. | COURTESY PHOTO

Texas Boys Basketball Poll, January 23, 2023

3. McMullen County (26-2) 4. Irion County (17-1) 5. Perrin Whitt (19-4) 6. Nazareth (15-6) 7. Texline (23-4) 8. Lorenzo (18-8) 9. Garden City (24-4) 10. Dodd City (20-7) 11. Brookeland (20-4) 12. Martinsville (21-4) 13. San Perlita (7-16) 14. Huckabay (20-5) 15. Slidell (14-12) 16. Abbott (9-0) 17.

Jayton roundball roundup

JAYBIRDS WIN The Jayton boys’ basketball team defeated Paducah last week 75-23 at home. The Jaybirds are ranked #2 in the state. | COURTESY PHOTO LADY JAYS WIN The Jayton girls varsity basketball team defeated Paducah 30-23 at home last week.

Texas Girls Coaches Association State Basketball Poll, January 23, 2023

1. Huckabay (29-2) 2. Neches (22-2) 3. Slidell (22-3) 4. Saltillo (31-3) 5. Sands (21-5) 6. Gorman (26-2) 7. Dodd City (23-5) 8. Jayton (24-3) 9. Cross Plains (23-4) 10. Nazareth (19-9) 11. Veribest (22-5) 12. Gordon (20-6) 13. Hermleigh (19-7) 14. Whiteface (22-4) 15. Roscoe Highland (25-5) 16.

SPUR ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP

BULLDOGS WIN The Spur boys varsity basketball team defeated the Patton Springs Rangers on the road last week 52-49, bringing their district record to 2-1. | DANA CONRAD PHOTO

South Plains College to offer drone pilot licensing course starting Feb. 6

STAFF REPORTS South Plains College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development will offer a Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Drone Pilot Licensing Course from Feb. 6 through May 1.

Spur graduate named to WTC Dean’s List

SNYDER--Western Texas College of Snyder has recognized Jeffrey Andrew Mathews, Jr., a graduate of Spur High School for scholastic achievement in qualifying for the Dean’s Honor List in the fall 2022 semester.

Spur Golf Clubhouse News

Welcome to 2023, Golfers! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and your New Year has gotten off to a great start! The Spur Golf Association Board of Directors held its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 11th. The Association now has a Venmo account set up.

Jayton roundball roundup