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IN PLAYOFF HUNT The Motley County varsity boys basketball team shown here taking on district rival Valley is well-positioned to make the playoffs this year. | SUNNI CATES PHOTO

IN PLAYOFF HUNT The Motley County varsity boys basketball team shown here taking on district rival Valley is well-positioned to make the playoffs this year. | SUNNI CATES PHOTO

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Matadors in playoff hunt, Lady Mats winding down

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Body The Motley County Matadors varsity boys basketball team is poised to be the runners-up in District 8-1A even after taking a tough loss Friday night to the State runnersup Valley Patriots 85-49.The Mats are 3-2 in district and 18-5 on the year.
SENIOR RECOGNITION On Friday night, Silverton recognized their senior boys and girls varsity basketball players including Alonso Beltran, Maddie Francis, Natalia Deleon, J’ven Leija, Cooper Mullins and Melody Rampley. | COURTESY PHOTOS

SENIOR RECOGNITION On Friday night, Silverton recognized their senior boys and girls varsity basketball players including Alonso Beltran, Maddie Francis, Natalia Deleon, J’ven Leija, Cooper Mullins and Melody Rampley. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Silverton takes 2 from Lazbuddie at Senior Night

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body The Silverton Lady Owls varsity girls basketball team celebrated Senior Night in style defeating the Lazbuddie Lady Horns 46-31 on Friday, Jan. 30, extending their win streak to four.The Lady Owls record now sits at 19-2 and they are 8-1 in district. On Friday, Feb.
GUTHRIE BOYS

GUTHRIE BOYS

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GUTHRIE BOYS

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body  The Guthrie Jaguars boys varsity basketball team had a tough go of things last week, falling to Valley 71-34 on Jan. 22 and losing Jan. 30 to Motley County 42-38. This week they face Paducah on Tuesday and Spur on Friday. 

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Valley boys district leader, Valley girls in pursuit

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body The Valley Patriots boys varsity basketball team is on a nine-game win streak and with an overall win-loss record of 20-3. They are leading District 8-1A with an undefeated record of 4-0. Last week, they defeated Guthrie 71-34 and Paducah 68-34.
PADUCAH WINS

PADUCAH WINS

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PADUCAH WINS

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body The Paducah Dragons varsity boys basketball team defeated Spur Friday night, Jan. 30, 53-51. They were slated to play Guthrie on Tuesday and will face Motley County Feb. 10. The Paducah Lady Dragons girls varsity basketball team took a tough loss from Spur Jan. 30, 86-7.
DISTRICT LEADER

DISTRICT LEADER

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DISTRICT LEADER

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Body The Guthrie Lady Jaguars varsity basketball team are on a nine-game winning streak—they’re ranked #12 in the state and are the undefeated 5-0 district leader in District 8-1A. Last week, they defeatedValley 46-28 on Jan. 22 and Motley County 57-27 on Jan. 30. 
BOYS WIN The Silverton Owls boys varsity basketball team defeated the Kress Kangaroos 41-39. | COURTESY PHOTO

BOYS WIN The Silverton Owls boys varsity basketball team defeated the Kress Kangaroos 41-39. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Silverton boys basketball team stops Kress 41-39

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Body The Silverton Owls boys varsity basketball team stopped the Kress Kangaroos, 41-39, at home on Jan. 22. The Owls haven’t had any issues with the Kangaroos recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.Silverton’s victory bumped their record up to 5-12.