Sports & Schools

Spur student inducted into Alpha Chi National Honor Society at ASU

SAN ANGELO—Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national honor society recently inducted 46 new members, including Avery Tanner of Spur, for the fall 2020 semester during a virtual ceremony.

Spurettes, Bulldogs XC back to state

WINNING TEAMS The top three girls XC teams at the regional relays Monday were Nazareth, Spur and Sands. BACK-TO-BACK The Spur boys XC team and the Spur girls XC team are back-to-back qualifiers for the state relays.

Big Country Electric Co-op announces 2021 Youth Tour contest and scholarships

Big Country Electric Cooperative requests help spreading word among local 10th, 11th and 12th grade students about the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, an all-expense-paid trip to the nation’s capital. Big Country will send three students on the 2021 Youth Tour, scheduled for June 13–22 2021.

Jaybirds upset Matadors

The Jayton Jaybirds faced an uphill battle last Friday night, with the Motley County Matadors bringing back five starters from a team that made the state final last year.

Junior team wins 1st at 4-H, District 3

Porter Abbott, 2nd overall Wade McGalliard, 11th overall Jaxon Bateman, 14th overall Rylynn Bershirs Maddee Foster Ryanne Boyd Intermediate Team: 6th overall Erin McGalliard, 17th overall Kimberlee Segura, 20th overall Slydder Bateman, 25th overall Lynndee Foster Addison Fulmer Senior...

Bulldog pride prevails in Paducah

It was said many times this week that with both Paducah and Spur football teams already eliminated from postseason play, the game Friday night was about pride. It was about giving your school, your teammates, your coaches, your fans and yourself the kind of effort you could be proud of.

Kent Lions plan Halloween dinner, learn about civic responsibility

The format was the “Hangman Game,” and the challenge was for a large crowd of seventeen attending the Kent County Lions Club October meeting to call out the correct letters.

Jayton routs Rangers, set for district showdown

As the crowd gathered on a mild October evening in Patton Springs, the Jayton Jaybirds knew what needed to be done. A win would keep their district record unblemished and set everything up for a huge matchup against Motley County.

PATTON REGIONAL QUALIFIERS

PATTON REGIONAL QUALIFIERS Congratulations to Patton Springs regional qualifiers David Reyna (left), who medaled in 4th place, and Melania Ramirez (right), who medaled in 5th place at the district meet in Spur last week and advance to regional competition. COURTESY PHOTOS

DISTRICT CHAMPS

DISTRICT CHAMPS At the cross country meet Oct. 29 in Spur, the Spur Bulldogs varsity girls team emerged district champions and regional qualifiers. All seven Spur girls finished in the top 14.