Sports & Schools

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

Kent Co. offers health screenings

KENT CO. HEALTH FAIR Area residents were able to get vital health tests last week in Jayton. | COURTESY PHOTO

Kent General Store honors Halloween costume winners

Category winners: Cutest Cruella (Amelia Buerkle) and her Dalmatians Old Man—Emmett Earle Ice Cream Cone—Jolee Glosson Category winners: Most original Hazen Hall and Ranger (dog)— Army guy and service dog Lainey Baldridge and Jayme Braly—How to Train Your Dragon Brynn and Jesse Yanez—Addams...

Jayton School board working together to serve kids

Each year school boards across the state are charged with working with the superintendent of the district as a “Team of Eight” to serve the needs of the community in providing education for the kids in their respective district.

7-1A Football Standings

Jaybirds ground the Rangers 52–0

The Jayton Jaybirds improved upon their perfect record when they defeated the Patton Springs Rangers 52 to 0 last Friday night at home. Fans in attendance were treated to a solid defensive effort along with a balanced offensive game plan.

Spur golfers organize association

Ever since longtime Spur golf course manager Mike Day met with the Spur city council a few months ago to discuss his eventual retirement, golfers from all around who appreciate the sociability and challenging play on the course have been looking for options to keep it going.