Sports & Schools

AWARD WINNER

AWARD WINNER Patton Springs had a group of students who entered the public service announcement contest for Project Graduation through TxDOT.

Patton Springs beats Motley with 3 players on court

The Patton Springs Rangers beat Motley County 44–43 with just three players on the court in last Tuesday’s boys’ basketball game. Patton Springs has only five players, so when two Rangers fouled out in the final 10 seconds, Motley County made a free throw to go up 43–42.

SPURETTES SLIP

SPURETTES SLIP The Spur Spurettes varsity girls basketball team fell to the Jayton Lady Jays 49–39 last Tuesday night. The Lady Jays would go on to get a 41–21 win over Paducah on Friday night to finish the first half of district 5–0. | PHOTO COURTESY JOHNNA REYNOLDS

Gamma Eta remembers the late Lindy Stafford

The Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its January 10, 2022 meeting at Lubbock Christian University’s library. Ten members present enjoyed a meal provided by the Lubbock Hostess Group.

COMMUNITY MEMBER OF THE MONTH

COMMUNITY MEMBER OF THE MONTH Jayton Jaybirds head coach Josh Stanaland (left) was honored by the Kent County Lions Club as their Community Member of the Month at the cub’s January 10 meeting in Jayton. Presenting the award was club president Jake Edwards.

Brenda Karr

Brenda Karr (right) of Dickens was presented with the Gamma Eta Angel by Chelsea Read of Matador. | COURTESY PHOTO

RANKED #8

RANKED #8 The Jayton Jaybirds boys varsity basketball team is ranked #8 in the state in 1A. Last week they nearly defeated the Big Spring team, a 4A team. The Jaybirds narrowly lost 31-27 to the Steers. Tuesday night Jayton was to host the Spur Bulldogs.

JAYTON AT STATE DEBATE

JAYTON AT STATE DEBATE Last week Jayton’s debate team and sponsors traveled to Austin to compete in the state debate competition. Alana Croft placed 8th out of 18 participants in district 1A. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Jayton boys ranked #8 in this week’s basketball poll

CLASS 1A 1. Texline (19-2) 2. Calvert (12-4) 2. Calvert (12-4) 3. Graford (22-3) 4. McMullen County (22-4) 5. Dime Box (15-6) 6. San Perlita (16-7) 7. Wildorado (20-2) 8. Jayton (18-4) 9. Irion County (18-3) 10. Dodd City (17-5) 11. Lingleville (11-10) 12. Nazareth (13-9) 13. Avinger (18-5) 14.

Lady Jays defeat Lady Jags 57-11 setting up battle with Spur for district lead

The #11-in-the-state Jayton Lady Jays varsity girls basketball team defeated the Guthrie Lady Jaguars 57-11 Thursday in district 5-1A play, bringing their record to 19–6 and 3–0 in district.