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CLASS 1A - BOYS

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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.

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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.

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On Air: This Month on the Sound of Texas

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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

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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.

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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.

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Wins propel Dragons and Lady Dragons into holiday break

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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

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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

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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

TWOPOINTSOVERSTRAIGHT-UPPANTHER for Elisha Saiz against the Fort Elliott Cougar.

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Silverton basketball rewind, week of Dec. 13

Story And Photos By Kodie Fairchild |

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Body The Silverton Owls had a short week of basketball as both the junior high and varsity teams were open for their normally scheduled Monday and Tuesday nights.The varsity Owls and Lady Owls hosted both Kress and Fort Elliott at home Friday, Dec. 13.

MOTLEYWINS On Friday, Dec. 13 the Motley County varsity boys basketball team defeated the Kress Kangaroos 58-48 at home. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Matador basketball rewind, week of Dec. 9–13

Kodie Fairchild |

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Body Monday, Dec. 9 was marked by two tough losses for the junior high Lady Mats and Matadors as they hosted the Valley Patriots and Lady Patriots. The girls lost 9-57 and the boys lost a close 26-33, handing the Patriots more competition than they have seen all season.