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Sports & Schools

Graduation dates coming up for area high schools

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Area schools have set their graduation dates for the Class of 2022 next month. In addition, graduation questionnaires will be sent this week to school counselors so that the newspaper can feature graduating seniors in a special Graduation Keepsake Edition, May 19, 2022.

TRACK HONORS

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TRACK HONORS Congratulations go to the Spur High School Spurettes and Bulldogs. The girls were area champions and have 10 girls advancing to the regional meet. The boys came in third and have 9 boys advancing to the regional meet. The regional meet will be held in Levelland next Friday and Saturday.

PATTON TO REGIONAL

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PATTON TO REGIONAL Patton Springs advanced two athletes at last week’s area track meet in Post. Kinley Chandler advanced in triple jump and high jump, and Melania Ramirez advanced in high jump.

Sellers prepare for Highway 70 Garage Sales May 7

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Around the region, folks looking to clean their closets and make a little cash have been gearing up for the annual Highway 70 Garage Sale. The 2022 event is slated for Saturday, May 7, 2022, featuring stops along the Texas 70 route from Jayton to Turkey.

Scrambles every Tuesday evening at Spur golf course

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The Tuesday evening golf scramble on April 19, 2022 was a touch on the breezy and chilly side, which resulted in a somewhat low turnout. Four teams were formed, with two places being paid out.

JAYTON TRACK HONORS

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JAYTON TRACK HONORS The Jayton Jaybirds Area Mile Relay team of Jaydon Rivera, Ayden Salazar, Caleb Beck and Ben Blankenship won 1st place at last week’s area track meet in Post. At last week’s Area track meet, Jayton had the Area 3200 meter top three finishers: Daylee Chisum, 1st Place; Kamryn Nail, 2nd Place; Robert Lowery, 3rd Place.

JAYTON CHEERLEADERS’ FUNDRAISER

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JAYTON CHEERLEADERS’ FUNDRAISER The Jayton Cheerleaders are hosting a fundraiser Sunday, May 1 at noon at the Jayton Community Center until the food sells out. On the menu are pulled pork sandwiches/wraps, rice, beans, dessert and tea. The cheerleaders are accepting donations for plates.

STATE BOUND

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STATE BOUND Congratulations go to Patton Springs’s Kinley Chandler and Melania Ramirez, who qualified for the State Tennis Tournament by placing 2nd at regionals last week to a tough Borden County Team, 2-6, 6-3, 6-6 (2-7) in the championship match.

SCHOOLS & SPORTS

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JAYTON GOLF AT REGIONAL Erielle Coulter and Ben Blankenship competed earlier this week at the Regional golf tournament.

Homecoming 2022 date set for Spur Bulldogs

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One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, Homecoming for the Spur Bulldogs and loyal Spur ISD Exes, has been firmed up on the school calendar.