Sports & Schools

Ira upsets #10 Happy at Jayton Gridiron Classic

JAYTON — One win will not make a season, but Ira may have one of its most important wins in recent years. No. 21 Ira used a balanced offensive attack in a 41-32 win over No. 10 Happy at the Jayton Gridiron Classic Saturday.

Rangers caught in Mustangs’ stampede

The Patton Springs Rangers opened their preseason at home against the Claude Mustangs on Thursday, Aug. 30. The Claude Mustangs were the first out of the gate with a kickoff return for a touchdown on the first play of the game.

Goal-line interceptions bite Bulldogs

The Crowell Wildcats defeated the Spur Bulldogs 42–38 Saturday, Sept. 1 in Jayton. When asked immediately after the game about his feelings, Coach Tate Clark said, “Lots of mistakes lost us the game. We probably had about 100 yards of penalties in the first half.

18 teams, 9 games, 3 days

Some of the state’s top six-man football teams will do battle in Jayton during the Labor Day holiday weekend at the 15th Annual Jayton Gridiron Classic. This event continues to grow each year, and in addition to football, shopping will be available at Jaybird Alley all day on Saturday.

2018 Schedule Jayton Jaybirds

•Knox City 08/30/2018 •Aspermont 09/07/2018 •Chillicothe 09/14/2018 •@ Wilson 09/21/2018 •@ Trent 09/28/2018 •Rotan 10/05/2018 •Guthrie 10/12/2018 •Rule 10/26/2018 •@ Lueders-Avoca 11/02/2018 •Haskell Paint Creek 11/09/2018

Jayton finishes preseason strong against Ira

The Jayton Jaybirds finished their preseason against the Ira Bulldogs in an away scrimmage on Friday, August 24. Both programs looked to gain an advantage over the other in preparation for their first regular season game next week.

CROSS COUNTRY

CROSS COUNTRY The Patton Springs boys cross country teams competed in the Tall City Invitational in Midland last week, and David Reyna placed third and medaled.

PATTON SPRINGS’ FIFTH GRADERS

PATTON SPRINGS’ FIFTH GRADERS were excited to start a new year. PSISD’s first day of classes was August 24.

2018 Schedule Patton Springs Rangers

• Claude 08/30/2018 •@ Cotton Center 09/07/2018 •West Texas 09/14/2018 Homeschool •Haskell Paint 09/21/2018 Creek •Loop 09/28/2018 •Lubbock 10/04/2018 Kingdom Prep •@ Southland 10/12/2018 •Motley County 10/26/2018 a•Kress 11/09/2018

Panhandle Plains Region Fishing Report Week of August 22, 2018

Lake Alan Henry Water clear main lake, stained up the river; 80 degrees main lake, 83 up the creeks; 8.14’ low. Black bass are slow on spoons, topwater baits early, Texas rigged 7” Power Worms and Z–Man TRDs. Crappie are slow. Catfish are slow.