Guthrie Lady Jags win district opener versus Patton Springs

The Guthrie Lady Jags opened up district play with a 43–42 win against Patton Springs in Guthrie. Coulter Reel and Journey Johnson led the way with a combined nine points as the Lady Jags took a 23-14 lead at the half.

Paducah boys ranked #23 in this week’s basketball poll

CLASS 1A 1. Texline (17-2) 2. Calvert (10-4) 3. Graford (20-3) 4. McMullen County (21-4) 5. Dime Box (14-6) 6. San Perlita (16-7) 7. Wildorado (19-2) 8. Jayton (17-3) 9. Irion County (16-3) 10. Dodd City (16-5) 11. Lingleville (9-10) 12. Nazareth (11-9) 13. Avinger (16-5) 14.

FISHING REPORT

Lake Alan Henry GOOD. Water clear; 55-60 degrees; 3.69 feet low. Fishing at Alan Henry continues to be excellent. As the cold fronts roll through fishing will slow then pick up.. Bass are good using football head jigs and spoons off ledges in 30-40 feet of water.

Lady Mats fall to Jayton

The Motley County Lady Matadors opened district play by travelling to Jayton Friday night. They took a tough 71–25 loss to the #11 Lady Jays. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley TxDOT employee honored with 25-year service award

CHILDRESS—The Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) presented service awards on Wednesday, January 5 at the Childress District Headquarters. Gary Simpson, Kevin Urbanczyk, Jr. and Mark Rocha were all recognized for 20 years of service.

HONORED FOR SERVICE

HONORED FOR SERVICE Motley County sign technician Gary Simpson, center, was presented with an award for his 20 years of service to the Childress District of the Texas Department of Transportation on Wednesday, January 5 in Childress.

MOTLEY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

MOTLEY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP Andrew Stafford, a senior at Motley County High School, has been awarded a West Texas A&M University Academic Merit Scholarship. | COURTESY PHOTO

Overheard

The harsh winters in New York were too much for me in the 1950s, and at the age of six, I suffered from asthma followed by a bout of pneumonia. It was then that we met a wonderful “county doctor” in the heart of Queens.

WINNING

WINNING The Silverton Lady Owls defeated Groom 45–23 at home Friday night to bring their season record to 12–6. The boys varsity team defeated Boys Ranch 52–23 at home Friday night and brought their season record to 1–5. | COURTESY PHOTO

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

What a surprise when I looked out the window and saw snow! It was so pretty coming down and I hoped it would snow all day and night, but it covered everything good and went away. But we got a bit of moisture that we need so bad. It is cold enough though.