Schools & Sports

SO CLOSE The Valley Patriots narrowly lost to the Happy Cowboys 38–36 in the state quarterfinals Friday night. This year was the first time the 9–4 Valley Patriots had won district in four years, and after winning district, they won two more playoff games in pursuit of the state title. | TEXAS 1A FAN

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Happy squeaks by Valley 38-36 to advance to state semifinals

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Body In a hard-fought battle between district rivals, the Happy Cowboys squeezed by the Valley Patriots 38–36 to capture a thrilling Class 1A Division I state quarterfinal game in Dimmitt Friday night.

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COTTLE-KING HAPPENINGS

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Body Thursday, Dec. 2 6:00 p.m. Cottle-King Livestock & Rodeo Association in Cottle Co. Courthouse Lady Dragons/Dragons— Chillicothe Basketball Tournament Lady Jaguars/Jaguars—Guthrie Basketball Tournament Friday, Dec.

ON TO STATE SEMI-FINALS!

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ON TO STATE SEMI-FINALS!

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Body QUARTERFINALS WINNERS The Motley County Matadors football team defeated the Jayton Jaybirds 60–8 Friday night in Idalou in the quarterfinals playoff. Motley will face Klondike Thursday night in Lockney at 7 p.m. in the state semifinals. | COURTNEY MENDOLA PHOTO

COWBOYS LASSO PATRIOTS

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COWBOYS LASSO PATRIOTS

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Body COWBOYS LASSO PATRIOTS In a hard fought battle between district rivals, the Happy Cowboys squeezed by the Valley Patriots 38-36 to capture the Class 1A Division I state quarterfinal game in Dimmitt Friday night.| TEXAS 1A FAN

LADY OWLS FALL SHORT

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LADY OWLS FALL SHORT

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Body LADY OWLS FALL SHORT In their first basketball game of the season, the Silverton Lady Owls fell by 2 points to McLean. Silverton’s next game will be November 30 at Clarendon.

OWLS WIN

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OWLS WIN

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Body OWLS WIN In their first basketball game of the season, the Silverton Owls defeated McLean. Silverton’s next game will be November 30 at Clarendon.

MOTLEY WINS The Motley County Matadors defeated the Balmorhea Bears Thursday night 68-44 to advance to the quarterfinals round of the playoffs. They face Jayton Friday, Nov. 26 in Idalou at 6 p.m. and will be the home team. | COURTNEY MENDOLA

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Motley knocks off reigning state champ to claim Area gold ball 68–44

Kay Ellington

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Body Thursday night in a little town northwest of Big Spring called Lenorah, which has school called Grady, Motley County and Balmorhea faced off in the Area playoffs.

TEXAS 1A PLAYER

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TEXAS 1A PLAYER

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Body TEXAS 1A PLAYER OF THE WEEK Demitric Sims, senior, Motley County was selected in the Area playoff game Thursday night versus Balmorhea as a Sticker Player of the Week. The fan site described Sims as, “Fantastic defensive player.

Hunters encouraged to bring their deer to check stations

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Hunters encouraged to bring their deer to check stations

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Body Hunters pursuing mule deer this fall in Briscoe, Childress, Cottle, Floyd, Hall, Motley and Lynn counties will be required to comply with an antler restriction regulation that prohibits the harvest of any mule deer buck with a main beam outside spread of less than 20 inches.

FIVE SCORES Senior Jaxon Edwards scored five touchdowns and rushed for almost 200 yards (197) in Valley’s 66–54 area playoff victory over Spur Friday. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Valley stuns Spur 66–54, faces rematch with district rival Happy Nov. 26 for state quarterfinals

Kay Ellington

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Body The Valley Patriots surprised the Spur Bulldogs 66-54 on Friday night in Ralls. Going into the game, Valley was 8–3 and Spur was 10–1. But penalties, turnovers and mostly flawless execution by the Patriots turned the tide Valley’s way.