Sports & Schools

Bulldogs maul Greyhounds to become bi-district champions

The last time the Spur Bulldogs were in a bi-district playoff game, most of the current players were in the second or third grade. Friday night this new generation made the most of a historic moment.

Bulldogs hammer the Yellowhammers, advance to playoffs on Nov. 15

The final district game was at home for the Spur Bulldogs Friday night, and the contributions of the senior players were recognized by fans, friends and family. But these players aren’t done. The Bulldogs’ 56-0 victory over the Rotan Yellowhammers provided the momentum for going into the playoffs.

Playoff bound

SPUR, JAYTON FOOTBALL TEAMS IN POST-SEASON PLAY

Kangaroos get jump on Rangers

The Rangers traveled to Kress last Thursday evening to meet up with the Kangaroos on their own turf for what would be the season’s last district game. With the Rangers coming up short against the Matadors and the Owls, they were looking to end their season with a victory.

Zarate medals at state XC tourney, finishing 5th Spurettes finish 6th, Bulldogs finish 7th

The Spur girls’ cross country team finished as the sixth best 1A team in the state of Texas at Saturday’s state meet in Round Rock. The Spurettes represented Spur for the fourth consecutive year at the state meet.

Undefeated. District champions. #1 in the state.

TWO FIRSTS

Jaybirds rout Raiders for district title

The Jayton Jaybirds went into last Friday’s game against the Lueders-Avoca Raiders with two goals in mind. The primary reason to win was to secure the Region 2 District 7 title that has eluded the Jaybirds for several seasons.

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Area runners competing at state XC meet Saturday

Spur and Patton Springs runners will be competing Saturday in Round Rock at the state cross country meet. The Spur boys’ and girls’ teams both qualified for state competition. David Reyna and Melania Ramirez from Patton Springs qualified for the state contest as well.