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The Spur Junior High and High School Bulldogs and Spurettes competed in the Silver Spur Cross Country meet on Wednesday, which Spur hosted at Swenson Park. It was a hot one, but everyone pushed through and ran well. Medalists were Ryanne Boyd, 3rd place, for the high school Spurettes; and Colbie Wheeler, 8th place, and Aubrey Munoz, 10th place, for the junior high Spurettes. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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SILVER SPUR XC

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Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:34

SPUR SCORES EARLY at home but trailed the Ira squad afterward. The Spur Bulldogs take on the Aspermont Hornets next week. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Spur Bulldogs take on Ira Bulldogs at home

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Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:34

SPUR YEARBOOK STAFF Spur faced Ira Friday September 5, 2025 at Jones Stadium. Although the outcome was not what we wanted, the Spur Bulldogs fought the fight. Spur won the toss electing to receive the ball to start the first half. Ira kicked an onside kick to #9 Jaxon Bateman.

GRIDIRON CLASSIC The 22nd annual Gridiron Classic was held last week in Jayton, showcasing the best of West Texas six-man football teams. | COURTESY PHOTO

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GRIDIRON CLASSIC

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 06:16

SPUR SCRIMMAGE

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SPUR SCRIMMAGE

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 06:16

SPUR SCRIMMAGE The week of Aug. 28, the Spur Bulldogs travelled to Knox City for a varsity football scrimmage.

Jayton girls win Haskell XC meet; Jayton boys finish 2nd

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 06:16

Jayton’s Jaybird high school cross country teams competed in their first meet of the season last week in Haskell. The girls finished 1st and the boys finished 2nd. Jace Chisum finished in 1st place for the girls.

Jaybirds strike Ira Bulldogs

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 06:16

Wikipedia notes that “the best way to survive a lightning strike is to avoid being in a situation where you might be struck in the first place.” That advice did not keep the Ira Bulldogs from being struck, but it did keep them from being struck twice!

QUILT RAFFLE The past year has been a one-of-a-kind for Kent County as JGISD won state championships and achieved the highest levels of accomplishments in sports, academics, agriculture and creative endeavors. The Kent County Lions Club is commemorating the historic year with a keepsake quilt which it is raffling. | COURTESY PHOTO

Kent Co. Lions Club raffling historic JGISD quilt

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Wed, 09/03/2025 - 06:16

Never before in the history of JGISD has there been a school year like 2024-25. That incredible success has been officially recognized by Texas UIL with the naming of Jayton as the #1 1A School in the State of Texas – making the school the winners of the prestigious 1A Lone Star Cup Award.

Spur VFD benefit golf tourney Sept. 13

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Spur VFD benefit golf tourney Sept. 13

Charla Parsons

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 06:16

Tuesday Scramble Recap, August 26. Spur golfers had 22 players show up to play and were able to form five teams. 1st place went to the team of Brandon McBroom, Landon White and Todd Bezner with a score of 32 (4 under).

Spur ends up underdogs in skirmish with Cats

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Spur ends up underdogs in skirmish with Cats

Spur Yearbook Staff

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 06:16

The Spur Bulldogs traveled to Wellman-Union Aug. 28 for their opening game of the 2025 season. Although the outcome was not what the visiting team wanted, the Bulldogs played hard. The Bulldogs won the toss and chose to receive.

STATE HONORS Congratulations go to Garrison Allen with the Kent County 4-H. His record book placed 2nd at State in the Entomology category. | COURTESY PHOTO

STATE HONORS

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Wed, 08/27/2025 - 06:15

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