Schools & Sports

ATHLETE OF THE MEET Silverton’s Maddie Francis, a senior, was selected as the 1A Athlete of the Meet at the Texas UIL State Track Meet in Austin this past Saturday. She won the gold medal in high jump, after getting selected as the event’s wild card competitor; she also won the top award, the gold medal in 100 meter hurdles; and took the 2nd place silver medal in 300 meter hurdles. | COURTESY PHOTO

ATHLETE OF THE MEET Silverton’s Maddie Francis, a senior, was selected as the 1A Athlete of the Meet at the Texas UIL State Track Meet in Austin this past Saturday. She won the gold medal in high jump, after getting selected as the event’s wild card competitor; she also won the top award, the gold medal in 100 meter hurdles; and took the 2nd place silver medal in 300 meter hurdles. | COURTESY PHOTO

Francis named Athlete of the Meet, caps off strong track performance in Austin

Russ Morris |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Body With two gold medals and a silver, the lone qualifying athlete from a 195-enrollment school on the Texas High Plains singlehandedly finished in fourth place in her team standings and earned the 1A Girls Athlete of the Meet at last weekend’s UIL State Championship Track & Field...
OWLS NEW COACH

OWLS NEW COACH

OWLS NEW COACH

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Body This week, Silverton schools welcomed Coach Jeremy Holt and his wife Kylie, and their two boys, Briggs and Brady, to Silverton schools. Coach Holt has accepted the position of athletic director and head football coach.
REGIONAL BOUND Motley County won both sets of playback matches in District tennis last week. Aaron Cates, Liz Morales and Karmelo Guzman are all headed to Regionals. | COURTESY PHOTOS

REGIONAL BOUND Motley County won both sets of playback matches in District tennis last week. Aaron Cates, Liz Morales and Karmelo Guzman are all headed to Regionals. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Matadors tennis triple threat at Regionals

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Body The Motley County Matadors competed in the Class 1A District tennis meet Monday, Apr. 21. Several competitors are advancing to the Region 1 meet on May 7-10 at South Plains College in Levelland.
GUTHRIE UIL Eight students competed in UIL Academic Regionals for Guthrie last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE UIL Eight students competed in UIL Academic Regionals for Guthrie last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

Guthrie sends one to State following Regional UIL Academics

Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Body In last week’s UIL 1A Region 1 Academic Contest held April 25 in Levelland at South Plains College, Guthrie students participated well. Congratulations go to all of the students for their efforts and accomplishments.
Valley tennis serves up a trip to Regionals

Valley tennis serves up a trip to Regionals

Valley tennis serves up a trip to Regionals

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPROCK COURIER | COURTESY PHOTOS The Patriots competed in the Class 1A District tennis meet on Monday, April 21. Several competitors are advancing to the Region 1 meet May 7-10 at South Plains College in Levelland. The following are regional qualifiers.
Four Paducah students compete in Regional UIL Academic

Four Paducah students compete in Regional UIL Academic

Four Paducah students compete in Regional UIL Academic

Staff Reports
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Body In last week’s UIL 1A Region 1 Academic Contest held April 25 in Levelland at South Plains College, Paducah students participated well.Congratulations go to all participating students for their efforts and achievements.In Computer Science, Maria Ramirez took 12th place.
Matadors State Bound in track

Matadors State Bound in track

Matadors State Bound in track

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Body The Motley County Matadors competed in the Regional track in Levelland on Friday and Saturday, April 18 - 19. Several Matadors will be advancing to State. The State meet will be in Austin on Saturday, May 3.In the 400 M Dash, Aiden Fisk placed 2nd in the finals with a time of 51.