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LADYS JAGS AHEAD

LADYS JAGS AHEAD Guthrie’s Lady Jaguars are in first place to start the year in District 5-1A basketball. COURTESY PHOTO

Kent County livestock show coming up Jan. 22–23

The 2021 Kent County Livestock Show at this point in time will proceed “as close to normal as possible” according to the show board, said Kent County extension agent Brandon Cave. The show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15 and 16, 2021, at the Kent County Show Barn in Clairemont.

Jayton starts new year ranked in Top 10

The Jayton Jaybirds boys’ basketball team started the new year ranked at number 9 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches poll for January 5. The Jaybirds are nipping at the heels of district rival, Paducah, who is ranked number 8. Class 1A 1. Slidell (9-2) 2. Nazareth (5-5) 3.

Guthrie girls in Top 25

The Guthrie Lady Jaguars not only sit atop District 5-1A, which includes Spur, Jayton and Patton Springs, but for the week of January 5, in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches are ranked in the Top 25 in the state. Class 1A 1. Nazareth (8-3) 2. Veribest (8-0) 3. Dodd City (10-0) 4.

SMITH SISTERS SUCCEED

SMITH SISTERS SUCCEED AT STOCK SHOW Congratulations to Dickens County 4-H’ers, the Smith family, on their success at the goat show barn in the first event of 2021, the Praire Valley FFA 2nd annual Winter Classic in Montague County, on Saturday.

Dickens County livestock show set for Jan. 22–23

It’s January, and rural Texans know what that means—Junior Livestock Stock time. Dickens County 4-H and FFA member are hard at work preparing their animals for 2021 event, will be held at the Spur Exhibition Barn Friday and Saturday, Jan. 22–23.

JAGS LEAD

JAGS LEAD The Guthrie Jaguars boys’ basketball team leads District 5-1A as of January 4, with a 10–1 record. District play gets underway this week. COURTESY PHOTO

Update shared on Jan. 5 date for rescheduled 1A state final

On Monday morning sixman football fans rejoiced at the news shared from Balmorhea ISD: “The Balmorhea vs. Richland Springs game is set for (Thursday) Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. We will be the home team at San Angelo. We are working on ticketing information and should have that available early this week.

Patton Springs honors Students of the Month for October/November

Elementary students of the month at Patton Springs ISD are Tatom Bridge and Jaylyln Sumner. Tatom, a 5th grader, is the daughter of Clayt and Laurie Bridge of Afton. She enjoys drawing and gaming in her spare time.