SILVERTON SURPRISE

SILVERTON SURPRISE The Guthrie Jaguars played a hard fought game against the Silverton Owls but came up short 18-46 for the GHS Homecoming 2021. | COURTESY PHOTO

LOOKING BACK

September 18, 1925—Hail destroys many crops in Briscoe County; damage is estimated to be $500,000 . . . Silverton’s South Side keeps getting new businesses on its side. The altest to be added are a Café and Barber Shop. The new Barber Shop will be opened by R.C. Morton and F.M. Higgins . . .

WEEK 3

WEEK 3 Four out of five Caprock Country football squads prevailed this week. Silverton played spoiler at Guthrie’s Homecoming, defeating the Jags 46–18. Ranked #1 in D2 in the state Motley County rolled over #14 in the state D1 team, Spur, 66–20.

OWLS TOP OWLS

With seconds remaining on the clock, Silverton came up short Friday night in their homecoming game with a final score of 37 to 39. Despite the narrow loss the evening was one to celebrate— with the Homecoming court, student pride in all ages, exes coming back— and the hard-fought football game.

Groom comes from behind to beat Paducah

The Paducah Dragons quickly jumped to a lead versus the number-20-in-the-state Groom Tigers, and with 2:08 left in the game, the Dragons led 33–19. Then Groom showed how they earned their state ranking. They powered back with two quick touchdowns to regain the lead 34–33.

SPOTLIGHT ON MEET THE MATADORS, SEPT. 2

PHOTOS BY BARBARA BRANNON | CAPROCK COURIER

GUTHRIE WINS

GUTHRIE WINS The Guthrie Jaguars triumphed over the Lorenzo Hornets,19–12 Thursday night in Lorenzo. The Jags host the Silverton Owls in their next game on Friday, Sept. 10. | COURTESY PHOTO

VALLEY WINS

VALLEY WINS The Valley Patriots defeated Petersburg last week, and will be gearing up for Homecoming. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOTLEY MEAL

MOTLEY MEAL The Motley County judge, county attorney and county commissioners served up an old-fashioned meal for the Motley County Library’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Beans & Cornbread Lunch and Fundraiser held Friday, Aug. 27.