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Lady Owls keep truckin’ to a 13-1 season record

Lady Owls keep truckin’ to a 13-1 season record

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Lady Owls keep truckin’ to a 13-1 season record

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Silverton Lady Owls are 13-1 following a non-district matchup against Motley County on Friday, Jan 2. Silverton hosted a 4-game night at home, splitting the wins evenly with the Matadors.
MOTLEY WINS On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the Motley County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against the Silverton Owls by a score of 44-39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MOTLEY WINS On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the Motley County Varsity Boys Basketball team won their game against the Silverton Owls by a score of 44-39. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Matadors add win, 13-2 for the season

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Motley County Matadors are 13-2 following a non-district victory in Silverton on Friday, Jan 2.The JV Lady Mats tipped the night off against a tough Lady Owls team, falling short 4-36.The JV Matadors found better luck, slipping past the Owls 43-31.

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Week Of January 9, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body I know people had family in during the holidays because the streets were filled with cars and kids.
DUNKS ON DUNKS FOR 1000 Valley sophomore Corbin Taylor secured his 1,000-point milestone during the Caprock Tournament over Christmas break, most likely in the form of a dunk. | COURTESY PHOTO & DEY LANE

DUNKS ON DUNKS FOR 1000 Valley sophomore Corbin Taylor secured his 1,000-point milestone during the Caprock Tournament over Christmas break, most likely in the form of a dunk. | COURTESY PHOTO & DEY LANE

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Tigers sent home tails tucked Friday

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Valley Patriots and Lady Patriots dominated McLean at home on Friday, Jan. 2, sending both Tiger teams home with their tails tucked.The Lady Patriots topped the Lady Tigers by almost 50 points, shutting them down with a score of 73-27.

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Guthrie set for two away games Friday

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body The Guthrie Lady Jags and Jaguars traveled to Meadow last Friday, Jan 2. The Lady Jags shut them out 74-37 while the Jaguars had a harder time, losing 38-52.The Lady Jags were to host the Canadian Lady Wildcats at home on Tuesday, Jan 6 at 5 p.m.
Two losses on the road for Paducah

Two losses on the road for Paducah

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Two losses on the road for Paducah

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body Paducah suffered two tough losses at Lorenzo Friday night, Jan 2.The Lady Dragons fell 7-62 followed by a Dragon loss of 38-55.Both teams were to travel to Anton on Tuesday, Jan 6 (scores not available at press time).Paducah will host two home games on Friday, Jan 9.

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES POLL

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body CLASS 1A GIRLS1. Gordon 19-02. Eula 23-03. Silverton 13-1 4. Hermleigh 22-25. Nazareth 11-56. Moulton 20-27. Bellevue 22-28. Nueces Canyon 16-29. Irion County 15-210. Zavalla 19-311. Guthrie 19-312. Kress 15-513. Brookesmith 12-214. McMullen County 19-415. Huckabay 21-416.

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Body CLASS 1A BOYS1. Jayton (6-1)2. Gordon (6-2)3. Brookeland (11-10)4. Texline (14-6)5. Huckabay (21-2)6. Munday (13-8)7. Fayetteville (15-5)8. Whitharral (10-8)9. Slocum (14-6)10. Perrin-Whitt (12-5)11. Richards (13-2)12. Groveton Centerville (12-6)13. Valley (12-3)14.