Sports & Schools

Bulldogs break Broncos in bi-district bout

Friday night at Cardinal Stadium in Hermleigh, a fading golden sunset brought on an array of reflections. Light bounced off huge wind turbines, rotating in the breeze.

Jaybirds fight off Mustangs, 52–41

The Jayton Jaybirds entered their bi-district matchup against Benjamin last week knowing that the Mustangs were a hungry squad looking for a fight. Benjamin, which has struggled to field a team in past years, entered the contest as district champions.

11TH QUARTERFINALS

11TH QUARTERFINALS In last Thursday’s Class 1A DII bi-district matchup between Jayton and Benjamin, the Jaybirds prevailed 52–41 at Greyhound Field in Knox City, earning a regional quarterfinals bid. This Friday’s game, Nov. 19, will be versus the Loraine Bulldogs in Trent at 7 p.m.

BIG BULLDOG WEEK

BIG BULLDOG WEEK The Spur Bulldogs defeated Meadow 63–14 to win the bi-district crown Friday night in Hermleigh. On Sunday, the Bulldogs were the featured team on the End Zone on KCBD-TV-Channel 11/Lubbock for the first time in the show’s history.

STATE BOUND

STATE BOUND The Jayton High School UIL Congressional Team, under the sponsorship of coach Hillary Bleiker, secured four of the top five spots. Alana Croft, who took 1st place, and Joel Williams, who took 3rd place, are headed to State competition.

LADY JAYS BEGIN SEASON

LADY JAYS BEGIN SEASON The Lady Jays girls varsity basketball team started their season with a victory over Roby November 9 with a 45–28 win. This week they were to face Hawley on Tuesday and Klondike on Friday. Both are away games. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jayton Alum inducted into Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame

Congratulations are extended to Borden County football coach Trey Richey, who will be inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022.

FIRST EVER ON END ZONE

FIRST EVER ON END ZONE The Spur Bulldogs were on KCBD-TV's End Zone show this past Sunday night. The show features the high school football team of the week, and it was the first time ever for Spur to earn that honor. | COURTESY PHOTO

Spurettes basketball gets under way

Spurettes basketball has tipped off for 2021 season. On November 6 the Spurettes opened the season with a 34–23 loss to the #13 Eula Lady Pirates. On November 9 they came back and defeated the Petersburg Lady Buffs 20 to 27.

Patton Springs excels at Leadership Development competition

FFA EXCELLENCE Patton Springs FFA competed in the FFA Leadership Development district competition last week and earned the following honors in a variety of events: 2nd place in Greenhand Chapter Conducting; 3rd place in Job Interview; 3rd place in Senior Skills; 3rd place in Junior Skills; 4th...