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Lady Jags switch to hoops

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Guthrie Lady Jags have made the transition from long distance running to the basketball court, opening their season against the Silverton Lady Owls at home on Friday, Nov. 7, losing by only 4 points, 36-40.The Lady Jags were to host the Roby Lions at home on Tuesday, Nov. 11, though the score...
DISTRICT CHAMPS The Valley Patriots won the district 5-1A football title last week and will face Northside Thursday, Nov. 13 in the bi-district playoff in Crowell at 6 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

DISTRICT CHAMPS The Valley Patriots won the district 5-1A football title last week and will face Northside Thursday, Nov. 13 in the bi-district playoff in Crowell at 6 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Patriots district champions, bi-district bound

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Valley Patriots are district football champions following their 46-0 mercy-rule shutout of the Petersburg Buffaloes Friday night, Nov. 7.Don’t let the Patriots’ 4-6 season record fool you, as sixmanfootball.com reports their pre-district schedule as the toughest in the state, taking on several...

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Lady Patriots open hoops season against Whitharral

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Valley Lady Patriots basketball team lost their season opener 21-52 in Whitharral against the #10 Pantherettes on Saturday, Nov. 8.The Lady Patriots are currently ranked Class 1-A #17 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) rankings and pre-season picked for second place in their...
PLAYOFF BOUND Congratulations go to the Paducah Dragons on their 64-6 gridiron victory over the Hedley Owls last week. The Dragons finished 8-1 on their regular season as they move into the playoffs. The Dragons faced the Miami Warriors Thursday night at Claude in the bi-district playoff round. | COURTESY PHOTO

PLAYOFF BOUND Congratulations go to the Paducah Dragons on their 64-6 gridiron victory over the Hedley Owls last week. The Dragons finished 8-1 on their regular season as they move into the playoffs. The Dragons faced the Miami Warriors Thursday night at Claude in the bi-district playoff round. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Paducah rolls into bi-district matchup

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIERThe Paducah Dragons are playoff bound as the UIL Division 2 District 2 runner-up, behind the Motley County Matadors.
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
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.“I am so proud of these kiddos,” said Ag Teacher Jade Smith.
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
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.
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
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.They will play for a Bi-District Championship against the Jayton Jaybirds on Thursday, Nov. 13 in Knox City...

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Valley looks for undefeated district record against Petersburg

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Valley travelled to Spur Friday night, Oct. 31, for a Halloween football showdown.Freshman Cole Walden opened the night with a quick six points followed by four more touchdowns across the first and second quarters.Tripp Carlisle sacked the Bulldog quarterback, forcing a turnover on downs with...
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
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.