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VALLEY BASKETBALL Valley’s two state-ranked teams prevailed last week over Patton Springs. The #1-in-the-state Lady Patriots defeated the Lady Rangers 102-13, and the #15-in-the-state Patriots stopped the Rangers 57-20. | SHADI BUCHANAN PHOTOS

VALLEY BASKETBALL Valley’s two state-ranked teams prevailed last week over Patton Springs. The #1-in-the-state Lady Patriots defeated the Lady Rangers 102-13, and the #15-in-the-state Patriots stopped the Rangers 57-20. | SHADI BUCHANAN PHOTOS

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Valley basketball rewind

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Body Valley’s district schedule has been a cake walk for the Patriots and Lady Patriots, evidenced again by the blowouts of last week’s games.Tuesday night, Jan.

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Silverton basketball rewind

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body The tides turned in favor of Silverton this week as they travelled to Kress on Friday, Jan 17, bringing home two district wins. Tuesday was scheduled as open for the Owls and Lady Owls.
The Motley cheerleaders competed last week at the State Cheer competition in Fort Worth. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Motley cheerleaders competed last week at the State Cheer competition in Fort Worth. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE CONTEST

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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MATADORS VS. PATRIOTS Opponents far and wide—including Motley County—are having a tough time standing up to theValley juggernaut these days, with girls basketball now ranked tops in the state and boys #17. | COURTESY PHOTOS

MATADORS VS. PATRIOTS Opponents far and wide—including Motley County—are having a tough time standing up to theValley juggernaut these days, with girls basketball now ranked tops in the state and boys #17. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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Motley County basketball rewind

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body Motley County had mixed emotions on the basketball trail last week as they met with two district opponents, Valley and Paducah.Opening their home court to the Valley Patriots Tuesday night, Jan 14, Matador took two losses.
NEW MATADOR TRAVEL BUS was delivered by AZ Bus Sales Friday, Jan 17, boasting a bold Motley County Matador paint job—allowing teams to travel in a style worthy of their talents. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

NEW MATADOR TRAVEL BUS was delivered by AZ Bus Sales Friday, Jan 17, boasting a bold Motley County Matador paint job—allowing teams to travel in a style worthy of their talents. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

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NEW MATADOR TRAVEL BUS

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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MACKEY MAKES IT BIG Paducah Junior Darren Mackey was recognized last week when he reached 1,000 career points playing basketball for the Paducah Dragons. | COURTESY PHOTO

MACKEY MAKES IT BIG Paducah Junior Darren Mackey was recognized last week when he reached 1,000 career points playing basketball for the Paducah Dragons. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Dragons big win over Motley County sets up district showdown

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body The Paducah Dragons remain undefeated in District 8-A after last Friday’s 92-75 win over the visiting Motley County Matadors.With their fourth league win, the Dragons are set to host Valley, who will bring a matching 4-0 record to Paducah Tuesday night.
Tough week on court for Guthrie

Tough week on court for Guthrie

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Tough week on court for Guthrie

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body The Guthrie Lady Jags faced a stacked district schedule last week, facing District 8-A’s top two teams.The Spur Lady Bulldogs defeated the Lady Jags, 56-26, and Valley followed suit with a 54-32 win over Coach Doug Hunt’s talented team.
LADY PATRIOTS #1TEAM INTHE STATE once again as they continue to dominate the court through district play, on their way to another state run. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

LADY PATRIOTS #1TEAM INTHE STATE once again as they continue to dominate the court through district play, on their way to another state run. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

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Valley basketball rewind

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body Remaining undefeated in district play, Valley basketball marked another victorious week as both the Lady Patriots and Patriots rolled over consecutive victories with ease.

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Valley school board “Fore!” golf

Kodie Fairchild |
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Body The Valley ISD Board of Trustees met in regular session on the evening of Monday, Jan. 13. While in session they voted to reinstate golf as a UIL sport.It has been 21 years since Valley last offered golf.