Sports & Schools

JAYTON GRIDIRON CLASSIC: The center of the Texas Six-Man Universe

POSTGAME PRAYER Strawn and White Deer players joined in a moment of prayer following the conclusion of Friday night’s second game.

Jaybird defense stifles Greyhounds

If the Jayton Jaybirds were going to come out with a win in their home opener against the Knox City Greyhounds, they would have to overcome a 30–22 deficit entering the fourth quarter. And did they ever.

XC OUTING

XC OUTING Spur had its first cross country meet at Lubbock Christian University Saturday. The JV girls ran a 2-person / 3-mile relay, and the varsity girls and varsity boys ran a 2-person / 6-mile relay. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Senior Garza leads Rangers to comeback win over Indians

PATTON PREVAILS The Patton Springs Rangers won their season opener at home with a comeback victory over Vernon Northside 50-32. | PHILLIP PRESSON PHOTO

Dawgs crush Buffaloes in Spur season opener

The Spur Bulldogs took the phrase “Revenge Season” to heart on a very warm and mosquito-filled Friday evening in Petersburg, burying the Buffaloes 68–20.

TV TEAM AT JAYTON

TV TEAM AT JAYTON The Strawn Greyhounds, of the critically acclaimed docuseries “Texas 6” on the Paramount Plus network, will be one of the teams at Jayton’s Gridiron Classic this week. The series was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award in 2021, and the second season is currently in post-production.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL, AREA STUDENTS!

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NEW CHILDCARE CENTER

NEW CHILDCARE CENTER The new JGISD Childcare center is coming along nicely and will soon be ready for toddlers. | COURTESY PHOTOS

PATTON 1ST DAY

PATTON 1ST DAY Students of all ages in Patton Springs ISD were happy to get back to school to see their friends and favorite teachers. | COURTESY PHOTOS

DISTRICT RIVALS SCRIMMAGE

DISTRICT RIVALS SCRIMMAGE The 2021 football season got off to an aggressive start in Jayton last week. The Jaybirds hosted district rival Paducah, and Texas 1A Fan was on hand to document the action. | JOHNNA REYNOLDS, TEXAS 1A FAN