Schools & Sports

TWO IN THE PAINT Senior Carson Tucker drives the lane against the Borden County Coyotes at home Dec. 4. | DEY LANE

TWO IN THE PAINT Senior Carson Tucker drives the lane against the Borden County Coyotes at home Dec. 4. | DEY LANE

Valley hoops add three wins last week

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body The Valley Patriots and Lady Patriots have added a few more victories to their belts, taking on Springlake- Earth and Borden County last week.HostingSpringlake-Earth at home, the Lady Patriots topped the Lady Wolverines 72-27, followed by a Patriot 80-14 victory.
FIRST PLACE OAP The Guthrie JH One Act Play cast earned first place and several honors in Munday on Wednesday, Dec. 3. | COURTESY PHOTO

FIRST PLACE OAP The Guthrie JH One Act Play cast earned first place and several honors in Munday on Wednesday, Dec. 3. | COURTESY PHOTO

JH Jags earn 1st with ‘Any Body for Tea?’

Kodie Fairchild |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body The Guthrie Junior High One Act Play cast performed “Any Body for Tea?” in Munday on Wednesday, Dec. 3, taking home first place and several honors.Brantley, Karter and Joshua won Best Technical Crew, while Brantley earned Best Technician.
DRAGONS TAKE THIRD attheMemphistournament,going2-1overtheweekendandwinningbyone point 44-43 in the consolation game. The Dragons and Lady Dragons were to host Aspermont and Haskell at home onTuesday, Dec. 9 and end the week in more tournament play. | COURTESY PHOTO

DRAGONS TAKE THIRD attheMemphistournament,going2-1overtheweekendandwinningbyone point 44-43 in the consolation game. The Dragons and Lady Dragons were to host Aspermont and Haskell at home onTuesday, Dec. 9 and end the week in more tournament play. | COURTESY PHOTO

DRAGONS TAKE THIRD

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Body DRAGONS TAKE THIRD
Community members looking to share joy during the holidays may stop by the First National Bank in Quitaque and pick an angel from their tree. The generosity of donors helps make Christmas a little brighter for children in our community. Wrapped gifts should be returned to the bank by December 15. | COURTESY PHOTO

Community members looking to share joy during the holidays may stop by the First National Bank in Quitaque and pick an angel from their tree. The generosity of donors helps make Christmas a little brighter for children in our community. Wrapped gifts should be returned to the bank by December 15. | COURTESY PHOTO

ANGEL TREE

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Body ANGEL TREE

TEXAS GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION STATE BASKETBALL POLL

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Body CLASS 1A1. Gordon 7-0 2. Silverton 7-0 3. Walnut Springs 7-04. Westbrook 10-05. Eula 10-06. Dodd City 3-07. Kress 7-18. Nueces Canyon 4-09. Brookesmith 4-010. Austwell-Tivoli 6-011. Nazareth 4-212. Hartley 4-113. Happy 6-214. Zavalla 7-115.Klondike 5-016. Perrin-Whitt 5-017.

LOOKING BACK

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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Body December 5, 1985: All-District players from four decades agoWhen the coaches met to elect the All-District football teams, four players, including Todd Reagan, were named as All-Stars. Four other players, including Russell Simpson and Cal Brannon, were named alternate All-Stars….

Matador Connect

Week Of December 5, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Body It seems that the leftovers have all been creatively repurposed and Christmas decorations are coming out of the box.Late Night Shopping is coming up on Thursday the 4th from 4 until 8 p.m. Santa and the Missus will arrive at the courthouse gazebo at 6.