FOOD CHALLENGE HONORS
FOOD CHALLENGE HONORS
News Staff
Thu, 11/20/2025 - 04:41
Sports & Schools
Stanaland, Vargas lead Jaybirds to bi-district trophy
Stanaland, Vargas lead Jaybirds to bi-district trophy
Staff Reports
The Jayton Jaybirds met the Guthrie Jaguars Thursday night in Knox City for the first round of the 2025 state playoffs and despite being banged up, cruised to a 56-6 victory at the half.
Immediately following the game Coach Josh Stanaland gave his thoughts: “Always nice to win a playoff game.
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Jayton schools post 2nd 6 weeks honor rolls
Staff Reports
The following students enrolled in Jayton schools earned “A” Honor Roll for the 2nd 6 weeks of the 2025–26 school year.
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Texas High School Coaches Association recognize 2025–26 Academic All-State recipients
Texas High School Coaches Association recognize 2025–26 Academic All-State recipients
Staff Reports
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) last week released its list of cross country honorees, with five Jayton athletes included.
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JAYTON GIRLS COURT ACTION In their second week of season play, Coach Kevin Chisum’s cagers added another with a 41-29 victory over Highland Nov. 11. | JGISD YEARBOOK PHOTOS
Early season hoops action continues for Lady Jays
Sue Jane Sullivan |
Football action may last a while longer in Kent County, but the Jayton Lady Jays are another show in town that fans can now start cheering.
Lady Jays over Snyder. Four seniors and three returning starters make up this year’s girls’ basketball team.
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THEJUNIOR1TEAM, comprised of Steeley Smith, Latti Abbott,Tiberlyn Phillips, and Gentry Bilberry, achieved an impressive 2nd place finish in the dessert category.
Dickens 4-H demonstrates culinary skill
Amanda Spiva |
Dickens County 4-H Food Challenge teams demonstrated their culinary skills at a competition in Wichita Falls on November 12.
The Junior 1 team, comprised of Steeley Smith, Latti Abbott, Tiberlyn Phillips, and Gentry Bilberry, achieved an impressive 2nd place finish in the dessert category.
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SHAWNA LITTLE
SHAWNA LITTLE
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SHAWNA LITTLE of Spur (above right, accepting the second-place prize in the Nov. 8 Chili Cook-off from chair Janet Bridges) was mistakenly omitted from photos of the event in last week’s issue. We apologize for the oversight! | TEXAS SPUR
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2025 VARSITY JAYTON JAYBIRDS | COURTESY PHOTO
Jayton to face Guthrie in bi-district football playoff
News Staff
Near neighbors will be playing for the bi-district title this week in the Jayton versus Guthrie matchup.
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REGIONAL UIL CONGRESS Congratulations go to Colt Gentry (far right, above) of the Jayton academic team, who placed in the top 5 of 18 yesterday at Regional Congress and is a State Alternate. | COURTESY PHOTO
REGIONAL UIL CONGRESS
News Staff
Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:49
COACH OF THE WEEK Jayton's Josh Stanaland was named Dave Campbell’s Texas Football 1A Coach of the Week for last week. The Jaybirds have won 25 games in a row, and Jayton was set to open playoffs Thursday, Nov. 13 facing Guthrie in Knox City (results not available at press time). Congratulations go to Coach Stanaland. | COURTESY GRAPHIC
COACH OF THE WEEK
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