PLAYOFF UPDATE The Patton Springs Lady Rangers lost to Lorenzo in basketball playoffs last Tuesday night, 48–39, in Slaton. 2022 was an exciting year for the Lady Rangers, capped off with earning a berth in the playoffs.
SEASON ENDER The #11 Jayton Lady Jays fell to the #10 Borden County Lady Coyotes in the area playoff game Thursday night 47–35 at Lubbock Cooper. The Lady Jays finished the year 20–3 for the season, were undefeated in district 10–0, and won the District 5-1A crown, defeating Crosbyton 53–20 to win a bi-district championship.
The Spur Bulldogs varsity basketball team won three of their last five games to earn a berth in the postseason playoffs. At press time, they were scheduled to take on Lorenzo for the bi-district game Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. in Post.
UNDEFEATED IN DISTRICT The Jayton Jaybirds finished district February 14 with a 72–32 win over the Patton Springs Rangers. The Jaybirds advanced to the bi-district round of the playoffs and were set to play Petersburg Tuesday night.
FINAL WIN The Spur Bulldogs won their last three of five games of the regular season, including the final matchup, in which they defeated Guthrie 68–65 and earned a berth in the playoffs. The Guthrie Jaguars will also be in the playoffs.
BULLDOGS IN BI-DISTRICT The Spur Bulldogs had a practice game last week in preparation for the Bi-District playoff. The Bulldogs played Borden County and won with a final score of 49-40. #25 Sr Kolbey Adams goes for the shot.
High school basketball brackets can cut a great season short. After being ranked in the Top 20 most of the season and losing only to Jayton in the 5-1A district, including an overtime squeaker, the Spur Spurettes varsity girls’ basketball team ended up with Sands, the number one team in the state, for their area playoff game.
Tonya Kelsey has worked for Cap Rock Telephone Cooperative, Inc. since October 21, 1985. After holding a variety of positions over the years, according to a company press release, she retired recently following a total of 36 years of service.