Sports & Schools

Jayton Alum inducted into Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame

News Staff

Wed, 11/17/2021 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 11/17/2021 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 11/17/2021 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Wed, 11/17/2021 - 05:00

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...

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

News Staff

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 07:05

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

News Staff

Wed, 11/10/2021 - 07:04

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.