SILVERTON XC The Silverton cross country teams battled the heat at the Caprock Canyon Bison Run Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Caprock Canyons State Park.They had 23 runners compete at the meet. Silverton’s Top 10 medalist were Brock, 5th place; Briggs, 6th; Julia, 6th; Ansley, 7th; Julie, 8th. | COURTESY PHOTO

MATADORS WIN The number-two-in-the-state-ranked Motley County Matadors varsity football team blew away the Springlake-Earth Wolverines on the road 56-6 Friday night, fueled by five rushing touchdowns by junior Culley Lawrence. Defensively, senior Ronaldo Ortiz set the pace with six tackles, two assists and one interception. | COURTESY PHOTO

Matador gears up for 2026 Foothills Celebration

Guthrie girls win Guthrie XC meet

PADUCAH HONOR Congratulations go to Paducah senior Ethan Garibaldi, who was selected by Texas 1A Fan as the Sticker Player of the Week in last week’s game versus Jayton. The Dragons fell to the Jaybirds 64-42 on the road. | TEXAS 1A FAN

GUTHRIE WINS The Guthrie Jaguars won their homecoming game Sept. 11, defeating the Spur Bulldogs 55-6. The game ended with an interception by Charlie Loob at the beginning of the 4th quarter. | COURTESY PHOTO

VALLEY WINS Valley picked up its first win of the season by defeating Happy 66-64 on Friday night. Sophomore Cole Walden rushed for 332 yards rushing on only 23 carries for six touchdowns. | SHADI BUCHANAN

SPOTLIGHT ON GUTHRIE HOMECOMING

SPOTLIGHT ON TURKEY’S BOB WHEELS DAY CAR SHOW

PADUCAH POOL HOURS The recently reopened Paducah swimming pool days/hours for the rest of the season are as follows: Saturday, Sept. 19, 1–6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 1–6 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 21, 1–6 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27, 1–6 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 28, 1–6 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO