Sports & Schools

JAYTON WINNER

COURTESY PHOTO Elizabeth Carpenter took Reserve Grand Goat at the King County Fair this past weekend. She also placed first and second place with her two lambs.

Jaybirds bury Bearkats

The Jayton Jaybirds, who were originally scheduled to play Southland and then were rescheduled to play Throckmorton, wound up taking on the Garden City Bearkats last Friday night. Traveling to Garden City, the Jaybirds have become used to changing their plans and learning to adapt to a new opponent.

SHUT OUT

COURTESY PHOTO The Patton Springs Rangers fell 48-0 at home Friday night to the Motley County Matadors. The Matadors are now ranked number three in the state 1A-Division 2. The Matadors and the Rangers are in the same district this year due to UIL realignment.

SPURETTES FIRST

COURTESY PHOTO The Spurettes finished in first place at the LCU meet in Lubbock on Saturday. Competing were Cara Paschall, Tristen Martin, Allee Hamilton, Brianna Robles-Vargas, Paige Gonzalez, Bucki Smith, Mallory Leary, Madison Givens and Alyssa Fulmer.

Bulldog enter bye week focused on Knox City

The Spur Bulldogs traveled Friday night to Vernon Northside, where they wrecked the Indians’ homecoming 60– 12 by halftime. It was a one-sided effort that was never really in doubt. The Bulldogs were faster and more physical from start to finish. Spur had 10 possessions on the night.

Spur ISD posts 1st 6 weeks honor rolls

The following students enrolled in Spur ISD earned “A” Honor Roll for the 1st 6 weeks of the 2020–21 school year. Third grade: Zaivree Childers, Paisley Smith, Summer Smith, Allie Weiser Fourth grade: Squire Jennings, Aubrey Luke. Fifth grade: Jaxon Bateman, Kaden Bateman, Wade McGalliard.

Patton Springs ISD honors Students of the Month for September

Last month Patton Springs honored two Students of the Month. Representing the Elementary level, Adrian Quilimaco is a 5th grader and is the grandson of Roy and Benita Moreno of Matador. In his spare time Adrian enjoys coloring and playing outside.

Wildcat offense too much for banged-up Bulldogs

We are all aware of how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed high school sports this year. Masks, distancing and quarantines are an unpleasant reality that simply has to be endured. But not all teams endure it the same way.

Bulldogs win provides momentum for district play

“It was a big deal, even if it wasn’t against one of the top teams; just the fact that you’ve got to get some momentum somewhere.” That was the perspective of Spur coach Tate Clark following the Spur Bulldogs’ dismantling of the Whiteface Antelopes 48–0 Friday night in Whiteface.

SILVER SPURS 2020

COURTESY PHOTO SILVER SPURS 2020 The Silver Spurs award for Outstanding Football Performance in the Spur Bulldogs Homecoming game was presented Sept. 25 to Cory Hamilton. The award is given annually in loving memory of Wilford Douglas “Scooter” Hinson, Jr., SHS class of 1971.