Sports & Schools

Bulldogs fall to White Deer in slugfest

Jimmy Johnson once said to his Dallas Cowboy locker room. “If you ever go after a big gorilla, you don’t ever hit him lightly, you hit him with everything you’ve got!” He would have been proud of the effort of the Spur Bulldogs Friday night despite falling to White Deer 64–40.

PATTON LEADERS

PATTON LEADERS According to Student Council advisor Sonya Dziedzic at Patton Springs ISD, newly elected council officers for the 2020–21 school year are (left to right) Maci Garcia, reporter; Kaydence Leyva, vice president; Melania Ramirez, president; Serenity Segura, secretary; and Tylee Barclay,...

Abbott loosens Covid-19 restrictions, saying, ‘Texans taking pandemic seriously’

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sept. 24, 2020, that most of Texas will be able to loosen some coronavirus restrictions, including letting many businesses increase their capacity to 75% this week.

Late Jaybird surge falls short

The Jayton Jaybirds started the week under the impression that they would face the Valley Patriots in an away matchup spectators were calling the “Brother Bowl II.” Having watched film the previous Saturday, the Jaybirds were preparing to practice against everything the Patriots had to offer.

Spur Senior Citizens

The Spur Senior Citizens Center, located at 210 Burlington Ave., will be serving a noon meal Monday through Friday. The dining room is open, or if you feel more comfortable during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering a curbside lunch you can reserve by calling (806) 271-4472.

Spur 5th grade presents Constitution Day program

On Thursday, September 17, the Spur fifth grade social studies classes presented a Constitution Day program in the Dog Dome auditorium. The entire school attended. On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers of this nation signed the U.S. Constitution.

FUTURE FARMERS

Patton Springs FFA has a strong group of officers who are willing to put in the effort to make the program extraordinary. Many of these students stepped out of their comfort zone to try out for leadership positions this year.

RULE WRANGLES RANGERS

RULE WRANGLES RANGERS The Patton Springs Rangers fell to Rule Friday night 51–28 in a non-district away game. COURTESY PHOTO

Spur boys finish 2nd, girls 3rd at Guthrie XC meet

The Spur cross-country teams competed in their first meet of the year Saturday in Guthrie. The high school boys team finished 2nd. Medalists were Jorden Zarate, 2nd place; Zek Moseley, 10th place.

Jaybirds corral Mustangs in 56–0 victory

Going into last Friday’s contest against the Wilson Mustangs, the 2–0 Jayton Jaybirds looked to make improvements from their previous games.