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ROBOTICS HONORS Jayton’s JBots finished the weekend of robotics competition with a record of 4-1. This moves them up to the3rdrankedteamintheLubbockALeague. | COURTESYPHOTO

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Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:41

ALL-STAR Congratulations go to Jayton’s Jace Chisum, who was selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-4A Cross Country Legacy All-Star Team. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:41

LIONS RECOGNITION Kent Lions Club President Stephanie Allen honors Christy Long for her contributions to the Kent Lions Club. | TEXAS SPUR PHOTO

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Kent Lions kick of 2026 project planning

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Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:41

Kent County Lions resumed activities and planning at their January 12 meeting, with a report by Jayton-Girard ISD interim superintendent Nelson Coulter. He commented on recent athletics and academic activities and also noted that work was going forward on plans for the baseball-softball complex.

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Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:41

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Jaybirds, Lady Jays to host Aspermont in key district battles

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:41

The Jayton Lady Jays will be looking to give the Aspermont Lady Hornets their first district loss when the two leading teams meet Jan. 23 (now Jan. 22) in Jayton. Since dropping the district opener to Aspermont on Dec.

Bulldogs fall to Patriots in district opener

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Bulldogs fall to Patriots in district opener

Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:41

State-ranked Valley overcame a feisty first-quarter Spur Bulldogs defense to take a 69-16 district win January 17 in District 8-A basketball action. For the first eight minutes of Spur’s game against Valley, the Bulldogs put some bite into their much taller opponents.

Brody Dempsey (left) had a good defensive game against stateranked Spur. The senior had three steals against the Patriots.

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Slow start stifles Spurettes in district loss to Valley

Story And Photos By Sue Jane Sullivan

Thu, 01/22/2026 - 06:41

“It’s not how you start but how you finish” is a worthy saying—but sometimes those starts come back to haunt you.

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Jayton’s Schroeder named to SPC Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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Thu, 01/15/2026 - 04:26

South Plains College congratulates more than 800 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List, including Taylor Schroeder of Jayton. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Jaybird Tucker Scott looks to dish off to a teammate in district action in Rotan January 13.

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Hooping it up: Jaybirds, Lady Jays keep up winning ways

Story And Photos By Sue Jane Sullivan |

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 04:26

Rule, Paducah and Rotan are the latest area schools to fall to Jayton’s boys and girls basketball teams as the Jaybirds and Lady Jays keep adding to the win column. Coach Ryan Bleiker’s two-time state champion Jaybirds defeated Paducah 6926 on Jan.

STATE SEND-OFF Spur cheerleaders were honored with a send-off Wednesday morning outside the Dog Domes as they made their way to Fort Worth and the State Cheer Championships. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Thu, 01/15/2026 - 04:26

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