Sports & Schools

FOOTBALL AT WAYLAND

FOOTBALL AT WAYLAND Ethan Parsons of Spur, who played on the 2019 Bi-District Championship Spur Bulldogs football team, will be playing college football this fall.

Gamma Eta members represent chapter at Denton conference

Five members of the Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International attended the Texas State Organization’s 92th Convention, “Unlocking the Possibilities,” in Denton, Texas, June 16-19, 2021.

ALL-STAR STANDOUT

ALL-STAR STANDOUT Jayton High School’s Pecos Smith, who graduated in May, played in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Victory Bowl All-Star game Saturday night at Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium. Coach Josh Stanaland stopped by to check out the game. | COURTESY PHOTO

A FAN’S GUIDE to the 9th Annual Adult Coed Softball Tournament in Spur

If you’re planning on going to and watching the ninth annual Adult Coed Softball Tournament in Spur Friday and Saturday, here’s a fan’s guide to help you know how the games are played. FIELDING • Each team fields an even number of men and women.

Patton Ex-Students present Class of 2021 Salutatorian scholarship to Rivera

Gabriel Rogelio Rivera, 2021 Patton Springs ISD salutatorian, was selected to receive the $250 PHS Ex-Students Association Scholarship. Rivera, who plans to attend South Plains College, is the son of Leeann Moreno of Matador and the grandson of Roy and Benito Moreno of Matador.

Patton valedictorian Reyna receives Happy State Bank and Ralph Marshall scholarships

David Matthew Reyna, valedictorian of the Patton Springs High School graduating class of 2021, was selected to receive the Happy State Bank Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Ralph Marshall Scholarship in the amount of $250 per semester.

DICKENS AT STATE 4-H

DICKENS AT STATE 4-H Several Dickens County 4-H members competed at the 4-H State Roundup in College Station June 7–9. Pictured on back row are Jaydee Foster, Laney Weiser, Paige Gonzales, Kori Swaringen, Mackenzie Gardner and Bucki Smith.

ALL STAR SELECTION

ALL STAR SELECTION Congrats go to Cara Paschall for being selected for the Texas Six Man Coaches Association All-Star basketball game, scheduled for July 17 at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. | COURTESY PHOTO

Spur student graduates from Angelo State

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS—Angelo State University conferred 888 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 884 graduates, including Ricardo Lara of Spur, during the 2021 spring commencement exercises on May 15, 2021, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.

JAYTON CHEERS

JAYTON CHEERS Last week was a banner week for the Jayton High school cheerleaders at summer camp. Brynn Yanez won Best All Around Mascot and earned All American. Alana Croft was named Best Leader, and the squad won the Best Chant Award. | COURTESY PHOTOS