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The Jayton Lady

Jaybirds top Motley 60-14

“It’s two [district championships] in a row,” said Jayton Head Coach Josh Stanaland after last week’s 60–14 win for his team. “They beat us for it in ’21—we’ve won four of the last five, though, so I’m proud of our kids.

4-H DANFORTH “I DARE YOU” AWARD QUALIFICATIONS

To earn Gold Star, the 4-H member must have at least completed, or be completing their 9th grade school year at the time of application, and must have completed at least 3 years in 4-H, including the current year. • The Texas 4-H Gold Star Award can only be awarded once in a member’s 4-H career. •...

4-H GOLD STAR QUALIFICATIONS

To earn Gold Star, the 4-H member must have at least completed, or be completing their 9th grade school year at the time of application, and must have completed at least 3 years in 4-H, including the current year. • The Texas 4-H Gold Star Award can only be awarded once in a member’s 4-H career. •...

Spur, Patton Springs XC runners compete at Regional

had runners compete at the regional cross country meet at Lubbock Monday. For Patton Springs, Kayson Chandler placed 73th in the girls event and Diezel Ramirez placed 86th in the boys.

Two Gold Star recipients among 2023 Dickens County 4-H honorees

Dickens County 4-H held is annual award ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 17—the first year to be held in the new 4-H Center. Marie Mullins and Ken and Rita Brendle were honored as Friends of 4-H for their generous donation of the First Baptist Church facility in Dickens to be used as the new 4-H building.

Spur begins district play

SPUR YEARBOOK STAFF Last Friday, Oct. 20, Spur traveled to Valley to begin district play. The Bulldogs, still short on diversity, showed up prepared for the beginning of the 2023 District Games. Valley came out on top, 53–0.

BRONZE AND SILVER STAR AWARD QUALIFICATIONS

• The Bronze Star (outstanding Junior members) must complete a record book, be in 4-H for at least two years, complete three projects. and be actively involved in community service and leadership that is appropriate to their age. • The Silver Star is awarded to intermediate (6th-8th grade) members...

DISTRICT CHAMPS

DISTRICT CHAMPS The Jaybirds and Lady Jays both took home district championships Wednesday in Spur in Cross Country.

Jaybirds defeat Guthrie, set sights on Motley County for district championship

The Jayton Jaybirds flew into Guthrie Friday night and once again wrapped things up at the half, defeating the Guthrie Jaguars 52-0. “Offensively I thought it was a good game,” said head coach Josh Stanaland.