Sports & Schools

Quarantine effects linger for Bulldogs in Friday loss

There is a common mantra among coaches that there are no excuses, and certainly no one from the Bulldog sideline was making any Friday night.

Jayton stuns the Aspermont Hornets

The Jayton Jaybirds looked to build upon their week-one success against the Ira Bulldogs as they traveled to Aspermont to take on the Hornets last Friday night.

Fourteen tips for livestock management during drought

A beef producer’s stocking plan should remain flexible, and the key to survival remains in forage supplies. Remember the old saying, “A producer cannot feed himself out of a drought.” Below are a few tips to consider. (1) Is it time to sell the remaining cow herd? Analyze your forage supply.

CROSS COUNTRY

Patton Springs XC runners competed in the Aspermont XC meet Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. This was a relay race with teams. Results: HS boys team David Reyna and Devon Reyna placed 1st. HS girls team Kinley Chandler and Melania Ramirez placed 5th.

PATTON SPRINGS SPIRIT

Texas 1A fan named this photo from Patton Springs as a finalist in its weekly photo contest.This week’s theme was “School Spirit.” COURTESY PHOTO

STALLIONS SHUT OUT RANGERS

Ralph Garza, number 21, follows a wall of defenders in Patton Spring’s Thursday’s night’s game against Wildorado. The Mustangs defeated the Rangers 45–0. COURTESY PHOTO

District 3 AgriLife offers Teen Tuesday Talks via Zoom

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, District 3, has launched a series of online for Teen Tuesday Talks to learn about and discuss the following life skill topics.

Spur Bulldogs travel to Motley Co. Friday night

The Spur football teams were back at practice Tuesday morning, after being quarantined for two weeks due to Covid-19. Friday night, they travel to Matador to take on the Division 2, six-man state runner-up from 2019, the Motley County Matadors. The Matadors have gotten off to a rocky start in 2020.

Ira Bulldogs fall to late Jaybird surge

Jayton fans were excited to gather at Jaybird Stadium last Thursday for their season opener against the Ira Bulldogs. Going into the season, there was no doubt that senior running back Pecos Smith would be unquestioned leader of the team.

Western Texas College announces 12-week Fall Opportunity Session starting September 8

SNYDER— Western Texas College announced today that they will offer a twelve-week Fall Opportunity Session of online classes starting on September 8, 2020. Students at Western Texas College (WTC) and other colleges and universities can enroll in college courses for credit.