Sports & Schools

Hamilton, Walker each hit 1,000 rushing mark en route to playoffs

In the 1930 Spur 11-man football team season, the Bulldogs set the all-time Texas state record with the most points ever scored in a high school football game when they demolished the Lorenzo Hornets on Nov. 7, 1930, 186 to 0.

PLAYOFF BOUND

PLAYOFF BOUND | FULL STORY, PAGE 5 The 2021 Jayton Jaybirds are headed to the playoffs as the runner-up to the District 7-1A title. Their only loss this year was to district champion Motley Count, which is also ranked number one in the state. Jayton plays Benjamin Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Jayton falls short in district bid

At halftime at Matador’s Burleson Field, the Jayton Jaybirds found themselves tied against the number 1 team in Texas 1A Division 2.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPUR SENIOR NIGHT

STATE HONORS

STATE HONORS Daylee Chisum finished 3rd at the state cross country meet November 5 in Round Rock, with a time of 12:22.54. | COURTESY PHOTO

Big Country Electric Cooperative Annual Youth Tour Contest

You’re a Texas high school student. You’re smart; you have big dreams.

ALL STATE

ALL STATE Ben Blankenship, Cody Redding and Robert Lowery were recognized as All State at the State XC meet last week in Round Rock. Last week was also the first time in history when JGISD boys and girls both qualified and competed together at the state XC meet.| COURTESY PHOTO

Rangers lose one-point heartbreaker to Jaguars

The Patton Springs Rangers faced off against the Guthrie Jaguars this past Thursday night for what would be their final game of the season. With several seniors on each team, this one turned out to be a fight until the end.

DICKENS HONORS

DICKENS HONORS The 4-H Chapter of Dickens County honored its members at the end of October with its annual recognition ceremony. | COURTESY PHOTO

GOLD STAR WINNER

GOLD STAR WINNER Bucki Smith of Spur was recognized by the Dickens County 4-H chapter with the Gold Star award, the highest honor that a member can earn. Smith was honored for her years of service, achievements and membership in the organization by extension agent Rusty Lanier. | COURTESY PHOTO