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CHAPTER CONDUCTING The Silverton FFA Chapter Conducting team consisting of (from left) Julian Colunga, Addison Rhoderick, Kelby Harrison, Dillon Martin, Bella Holt, Laney Francis, Eli Francis and Jake Mullin (not pictured) has been placing well in preparation for the district contest, taking 5th at the Lubbock Cooper Invitational and 4th at theTahoka Invitational. | COURTESY PHOTO

CHAPTER CONDUCTING The Silverton FFA Chapter Conducting team consisting of (from left) Julian Colunga, Addison Rhoderick, Kelby Harrison, Dillon Martin, Bella Holt, Laney Francis, Eli Francis and Jake Mullin (not pictured) has been placing well in preparation for the district contest, taking 5th at the Lubbock Cooper Invitational and 4th at theTahoka Invitational. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Silverton FFA students prepare for district

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body Silverton FFA has been hard at work preparing and perfecting their performances for the LDE district contest on Nov. 10.The Chapter Conducting team placed 5th at the Lubbock Cooper Invitational and 4th at the Tahoka Invitational.
Silverton closes out district play against Lorenzo

Silverton closes out district play against Lorenzo

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Silverton closes out district play against Lorenzo

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body The Silverton Owls hosted the Lorenzo Hornets at home on Payne Field Thursday, Oct. 30 for their last district game of the season.Going into the game with a district record of 1-3, the Owls needed a win over the Hornets. Picked to be a close game by sixmanfootball.
Jags finish district 3-1

Jags finish district 3-1

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Jags finish district 3-1

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body The Guthrie Jaguars hosted the Harrold Hornets at home on Thursday, Oct. 30, completing their district season 3-1.Defeating the Hornets 74-27, the Jaguars earned a spot in the playoff bracket.
Top ten tango: #8 Matadors host #10 dragons

Top ten tango: #8 Matadors host #10 dragons

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Top ten tango: #8 Matadors host #10 dragons

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body The Class 1A D2 #8 Motley County Matadors and the #10 Paducah Dragons met on the field in Matador Friday night, Oct. 31 for a huge district showdown.The scoreboard was a great reflection of the field occupied by two evenly matched teams.
REPEATTRIP Valley’s Hartlee Battey, a sophomore, made a backto- back appearance at state cross country meet in Round Rock this year. | COURTESY PHOTO

REPEATTRIP Valley’s Hartlee Battey, a sophomore, made a backto- back appearance at state cross country meet in Round Rock this year. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Caprock athletes compete at state cross country

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body Three schools in the Caprock coverage area, Silverton, Valley and Guthrie, sent athletes to the UIL State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock, Texas on Friday, Oct. 31.
EMPLOYEE OFTHEYEAR Reagan Elliott, equipment operator for TxDOT’s Motley County maintenance office, was the recipient of the Terry L. Keener award, which goes to employees in support and field services. | COURTESY PHOTO

EMPLOYEE OFTHEYEAR Reagan Elliott, equipment operator for TxDOT’s Motley County maintenance office, was the recipient of the Terry L. Keener award, which goes to employees in support and field services. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Motley staffer honored among TxDOT Childress District Employee of the Year awards

Staff Reports
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body CHILDRESS– The 2025 Vance L. “Huck” Castleberry and Terry L. Keener awards were presented during the Texas Department of Transportation Childress District’s annual Safety Banquet and Wellness Fair on Friday, Oct. 24.
HOLDINGTIGHT to their 1A D2 #8 spot, the Motley County Matadors shut out the Hedley Owls 64-0 for the first district win of the year. | COURTESY PHOTOS

HOLDINGTIGHT to their 1A D2 #8 spot, the Motley County Matadors shut out the Hedley Owls 64-0 for the first district win of the year. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Matadors open district play 1-0

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body The Motley County Matadors traveled to Hedley Thursday night, Oct. 23 where they faced the Owls in their district football opener.Holding tight to their 1A D2 #8 spot, the Matadors shut the Owls out 64-0 for the first district win of the year.
Battle of Briscoe County: Patriots top Owls for 46 wins in a row

Battle of Briscoe County: Patriots top Owls for 46 wins in a row

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Battle of Briscoe County: Patriots top Owls for 46 wins in a row

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIER The 79th Battle of Briscoe County ignited under the hill on Friday night, Oct. 24 as Silverton traveled down for Valley’s Homecoming, hoping to end the 51-year streak of Patriot wins over the Owls.