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END OF THE ROAD

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END OF THE ROAD The 2021 Spur Bulldogs accomplished what no Spur team had achieved in a generation by winning district and being undefeated in district, and finishing the regular season with a 10–1 record. Spur fans packed Jackrabbit Stadium in Ralls to see the Bulldogs lose a close area playoff game to Valley 66 to 54.

Bulldogs break Broncos in bi-district bout

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Friday night at Cardinal Stadium in Hermleigh, a fading golden sunset brought on an array of reflections. Light bounced off huge wind turbines, rotating in the breeze. The athletic complex, brought to fruition by said turbines, was an island of artificial turf in an ocean of cotton fields with blinding white light bouncing off the bolls of a bumper cotton crop.

Jaybirds fight off Mustangs, 52–41

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The Jayton Jaybirds entered their bi-district matchup against Benjamin last week knowing that the Mustangs were a hungry squad looking for a fight.

11TH QUARTERFINALS

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11TH QUARTERFINALS In last Thursday’s Class 1A DII bi-district matchup between Jayton and Benjamin, the Jaybirds prevailed 52–41 at Greyhound Field in Knox City, earning a regional quarterfinals bid. This Friday’s game, Nov. 19, will be versus the Loraine Bulldogs in Trent at 7 p.m. Friday night’s playoff marks the Jaybirds’ 11th trip to the quarterfinals.

Patton Springs excels at Leadership Development competition

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FFA EXCELLENCE Patton Springs FFA competed in the FFA Leadership Development district competition last week and earned the following honors in a variety of events: 2nd place in Greenhand Chapter Conducting; 3rd place in Job Interview; 3rd place in Senior Skills; 3rd place in Junior Skills; 4th place in Junior Quiz; 7th place in Quiz; 9th place in Senior Quiz; and 10th place in Radio Broadcasting.

Spurettes basketball gets under way

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Spurettes basketball has tipped off for 2021 season.

FIRST EVER ON END ZONE

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FIRST EVER ON END ZONE The Spur Bulldogs were on KCBD-TV's End Zone show this past Sunday night. The show features the high school football team of the week, and it was the first time ever for Spur to earn that honor.

Jayton Alum inducted into Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame

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Congratulations are extended to Borden County football coach Trey Richey, who will be inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022.

LADY JAYS BEGIN SEASON

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LADY JAYS BEGIN SEASON The Lady Jays girls varsity basketball team started their season with a victory over Roby November 9 with a 45–28 win. This week they were to face Hawley on Tuesday and Klondike on Friday. Both are away games.

STATE BOUND

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STATE BOUND The Jayton High School UIL Congressional Team, under the sponsorship of coach Hillary Bleiker, secured four of the top five spots. Alana Croft, who took 1st place, and Joel Williams, who took 3rd place, are headed to State competition. Jarret Herzog, in 4th Place, and Jayme Braly, in 5th Place, are State alternates.