Sports & Schools

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.

Bulldogs crush Antelopes 60-12 before Homecoming crowd

On its home field Friday night, the Spur Bulldogs came home to a near-capacity homecoming crowd and raced past the Whiteface Antelopes, with the mercy rule kicking in early in the third quarter.

Lubbock Book Festival draws readers, writers from around region Sept. 25–26

Last weekend’s Lubbock Book Festival turned out steady crowds on two pleasant fall days for events indoors and out at the Lubbock Mahon Public Library.

Jayton boys win XC meet

LUBBOCK RESULTS Great job by both Jayton teams at the Mae Simmons Track Meet. Girls finished 7th, Kamryn was 4th. Boys won the meet. Ben Blankenship was 1st, Robert Lowery was 3rd and Cody Redding was 4th. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jayton offense explodes on Peterburg

The Jayton Jaybirds traveled to take on the Petersburg Buffaloes last Friday night. The Jaybirds knew that their offense would have to score points early and often, looking to continue their undefeated season.

ROYALTY RECOGNIZED

ROYALTY RECOGNIZED Patton Springs named junior Melania Ramirez (center) the school’s Homecoming Queen 2021. The Homecoming Court consisted of Kinley Chandler, Toryan Childers, Katlynne Cornett and Brooklyn Freeman. | COURTESY PHOTO

PATTON CHEER CAMP

PATTON CHEER CAMP Last week Patton Springs hosted a mini-cheer camp for a variety of ages, creating even more school spirit campuswide. | COURTESY PHOTO