Schools & Sports

STATE-RANKED The 19-2 Valley boys’ varsity basketball team started the week on a four-game winning streak. Since the Christmas holiday, they have gone 6-1, losing only to a 3A basketball team, the Coahoma Bulldogs, 54-36 on December 27. | SHADI BUCHANAN PHOTO

STATE-RANKED The 19-2 Valley boys’ varsity basketball team started the week on a four-game winning streak. Since the Christmas holiday, they have gone 6-1, losing only to a 3A basketball team, the Coahoma Bulldogs, 54-36 on December 27. | SHADI BUCHANAN PHOTO

Valley basketball rewind

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Body The Valley Lady Patriots and Patriots travelled to O’Donnell to take on the Screamin’ Eagles on Monday, Dec. 30.The varsity girls, still ranked #2 in the TABC Class 1A division, slid past the Lady Eagles with a close 54-50 victory.

CLASS 1A - BOYS

News Staff
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Body Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, Jan. 9, 20251. Jayton (7-2)2. Perrin Whitt (16-5)3. Gordon (4-3)4. Brookeland (14-7)5. Texline (15-6)6. Groveton Centerville (17-3)7. Huckabay (12-12)8. Fayetteville (14-8)9. Nazareth (10-11)10. Wildorado (13-5)11. Munday (14-5)12.

CLASS 1A - GIRLS

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Body Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, Jan. 9, 20251. Westbrook (24-0) 2. Turkey Valley (21-2) 3. Eula (24-1)4. Broaddus (20-4)5. Gorman (22-3)6. McLean (15-3)7. Moulton (19-4)8. Nazareth (11-7)9. Hermleigh (24-3)10. Saltillo (20-6)11. Brookeland (21-4)12. Avinger (15-3)13.

On Air: This Month on the Sound of Texas

The Sound Of Texas Broadcasting
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Body for more than a quarter of a century, The Sound of Texas is one of the longest-running syndicated radio programs in Texas. Tumbleweed Smith brings fascinating people who embody the spirit of the Lone Star State and brings them into the homes and hearts of thousands.
Silverton holiday hoops

Silverton holiday hoops

Silverton holiday hoops

Story And Photos By Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Body The Silverton Owls kicked off their holiday break by hosting the Lazbuddie Longhorns for a district basketball matchup at home Friday, Dec. 20.The Lady Owls defeated the Lady Horns 32-38, for a 2-1 district record.

Valley holiday hoops

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Body Santa brought more winning basketball for the Patriots over the Valley School holiday break. The Lady Patriots and Patriots travelled to Aspermont Dec. 20, where they both took easy victories over the Hornets.

Wins propel Dragons and Lady Dragons into holiday break

News Staff
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Body Paducah high school basketball teams took victories in games before being dismissed for the semester break.The Dragons fought off the Post Antelopes, 68-65, and the Lady Dragons grabbed a win over Abilene High JV, 41-22, for their third win of the season.
TOURNEY HONORS The Guthrie boys basketball were the Electra Tournament boys runner-up, going 3-1 on the weekend. Zane Moore and Kaleb Green were named to the All-Tournament team. | COURTESY PHOTO

TOURNEY HONORS The Guthrie boys basketball were the Electra Tournament boys runner-up, going 3-1 on the weekend. Zane Moore and Kaleb Green were named to the All-Tournament team. | COURTESY PHOTO

Jags, Lady Jags get set for district play after holiday break

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Body There was no holiday rust on display last weekend as both Guthrie’s Jaguars and Lady Jags basketball teams brought home tournament trophies from Electra after playing four games in two days.
CULLEY LAWRENCE Freshman All-State Newcomer of the Year

CULLEY LAWRENCE Freshman All-State Newcomer of the Year

MOTLEY COUNTY MATADORS 2024 1A DIVISION 2 ALL-STATE HONORS

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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Body Sophomore All-State 2nd Team Offense, Offensive LinemanSenior All-State 2nd Team Defense, Defensive LineAll-District 1st Team Defense, Defensive LinemanJunior All-State 2nd Team Defense, CornerbackSophomore All-State 2nd Team Defense, Cornerback