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ZERO SCORES Number 0 Junior Running Back Lorenzo Vargas rambles en route to a touchdown as the Jayton Jaybirds defeated the Hermleigh Cardinals 52-0 Thursday night. | TEXAS 1A FAN

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Jayton dominates battle of top 10’s

Staff Reports

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27

It was the Division 1 #9-ranked Hermleigh Cardinals who came to town Friday night, Sept. 26, to face the Division 2 #1-ranked Jayton Jaybirds. The contest ended at the half to the tune of a 52-0 blowout in favor of the Jaybirds.

SPUR ART WINNERS

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SPUR ART WINNERS

News Staff

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27

SPUR ART WINNERS Congratulations go to all of the participants from the Spur High School Art class that entered their art work in the Spur Art Guild Homecoming Art Show, Sept. 19–20. Entering the show were McKenna Posey, Khloe Matthews, Kymberleigh Lee, Cody Chavez, Amaiya Barbosa and Leah Munoz.

Club Chamionship set for Oct. 4

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Club Chamionship set for Oct. 4

Charla Parsons

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27

Tuesday Scramble Recap, Sept. 23: We had 22 players show up ready to play some golf, and five teams were formed. There was a two-way tie for first place.

DEFENSE AGAINST DRAGONS wasn’t quite enough to prevent a Bulldog loss at home Friday night. | SPUR YEARBOOK PHOTOS

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Spur scores with heart against Paducah

Spur Yearbook

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27

On Sept. 26, 2025, the Spur Bulldogs played Paducah at Jones Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs fought hard and had some grit during the game but came up short. The Bulldogs started off with an onside kick from Paducah. #1 Brody Dempsey caught the ball to start the game.

Rylee demonstrating horse gaits.

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Dickens 4-H’ers busy with fall contests

Henry Chapman |

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 04:27

Dickens County 4-H is actively engaged in the fall contest season. Extension agent Amanda Spiva is serving as coach for all horse events. Those interested in joining the horse judging team, Skill-a-Thon, or Quiz Bowl are encouraged to contact her at the office.

SPUR BULLDOG STATS

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SPUR BULLDOG STATS

News Staff

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 18:55

BOTHBANDS had the opportunity to perform for eager spectators following Jayton’s halftime win. Knox City presented a spirited program of pop favorites, while Jayton, under the direction of Lauren Huff, played a more subdued suite. | THE TEXAS SPUR

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The present reminds of the past in Jayton

Staff Reports

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 18:46

On a night when the 1985 state champion Jaybirds and their vaunted 40game win streak were remembered, history seemed to be repeating itself on the field. Now forty years later and the Jaybirds have returned to dominance.

Lainey Baldridge of Jayton has been selected for All-Region band for alto saxophone. | COURTESY PHOTO

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ALL REGION BAND

News Staff

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 18:46

Spur falls to Meadow 44-18

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Spur falls to Meadow 44-18

Spur Yearbook Staff

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 18:46

Spur played Meadow at Jones Stadium for Homecoming on September 19, 2025. The Bulldogs fought hard but came up short. Meadow won the toss to start the game and elected to receive the ball in the second half. The Broncos kicked the opening kickoff deep to #10 Margarito Pesina.

24 golfers in Tuesday scramble

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24 golfers in Tuesday scramble

Charla Parsons

Wed, 09/24/2025 - 18:46

Tuesday Scramble Recap, Sept. 16: We had 24 players show up ready to play, and six teams were formed. We had a 3-way tie, and it was decided that a scorecard playoff would be done.

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