Sports & Schools

Rangers take on #1 Matadors with heart

The Patton Springs Rangers traveled to Matador last Thursday night, October 14, to face off against the number one six-man football team in the state. The Rangers would come out, though small in number, big in heart, while the Motley County Matadors would do their part to defend the home front.

Bulldogs rout Vernon Northside 74-18

With temperatures expected to dip into the thirties Friday night, bundled-up Spur Bulldogs fans barely had time to wrap up in their blankets before the hometown team had punched three touchdowns into the end zone.

Bulldogs outlast Wildcats 68–60 in first district game

Spur’s Bulldogs (4–1) began district play last Friday in a nail-biter versus the Crowell Wildcats (0–4) at Dick Todd Field in Crowell. SixManFootball.com had picked the Bulldogs to mercyrule the Wildcats. But a total of 168 total points scored by both teams made that a pipe dream.

Jaybirds remain unbeaten over Eagles

The Jayton Jaybirds began their district season against the Southland Eagles last Thursday night in a home matchup. Jayton entered the season with a few unknowns. Losing key seniors the previous year meant that new faces would have to step up and make a difference.

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports as of 10-8-21. Bee Careful! A swarm of bees attacked a rancher utilizing an open top bulldozer to clear brush from his property when he inadvertently ran over their hive.

Dickens 4-H officers elected

DICKENS 4-H Congratulations to the club’s officers for 2021–22: president, Gunnir Bateman; vice president, Bucki Smith; secretary, Mackenzie Gardner; treasurer, Lynndee Foster; and reporter, Preston Abbott. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jaybirds beat Lions 64-22 for Homecoming victory

A huge crowd gathered for homecoming festivities at Jaybird Stadium to see the Jayton Jaybirds play the Roby Lions. This Jayton squad, led by senior quarterback Joel Williams and senior spread back Carson Sessums, has found a firm footing in their non-district schedule against solid opponents.

SILVER SPURS 2021

SILVER SPURS 2021 The Silver Spurs award for Outstanding Football Performance in the Spur Bulldogs Homecoming game was presented October 2 to Le’Zhane Walker. The award is given annually in loving memory of Wilford Douglas “Scooter” Hinson, Jr., SHS class of 1971. | COURTESY PHOTO

Spur girls finish 1st; Jayton boys finish 1st at Silver Spurs XC invitational

FIRST PLACE The Spur Girls XC team finished in first place last week at the Silver Spurs Invitational Cross Country Meet in Spur. | COURTESY PHOTO SECOND PLACE The Spur Boys XC team finished in second place last week at the Silver Spurs Invitational Cross Country Meet in Spur. | COURTESY PHOTO

Spur JV, JH victorious over Whiteface

Spur’s Junior Varsity Bulldogs defeated Whiteface 45-34. Erik Molina and Haden Howell had multiple touch downs. Haden Howell also made several tackles to carry the defensive load. The JH Bullpups also beat Whiteface, 43-41. Margarito Pesina had several touchdowns as well as Jagger Zarate.