PLAYOFF BOUND The Motley County Matadors defeated the McLean Tigers 58-38 last week to clinch the District title. They will face Miami Friday night in Groom for the bi-district playoff. | MOTLEY COUNTY YEARBOOK PHOTO

VETERAN FROM WEST TEXAS Major General Robert Dempsey, a Floydada High School graduate, was interviewed several years ago on Abilene Christian University campus media. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Guthrie Jaguars, competing with only six healthy players, fell to Harrold 63-83, ending their 2024 football season. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Guthrie Lady Jags girls basketball team defeated the Silverton Lady Owls 29-28 on the road last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE FALL OAP Last week Guthrie Junior High and Guthrie High School put on their fall One Act Play performances. The Junior High students performed “The Price” and the High School performed “The Attempted Murder of Peggy Sweetwater.” Between the two shows the Junior Class meal and a cake auction were held. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Valley defeats Petersburg, claims playoff spot

3-TIME DISTRICT CHAMPS TheValleyJunior High Patriots sealed a District championship for the third year in a row on a soaking wet, rainy Patriot field Thursday night, winning 31-6 against the Petersburg Buffaloes. | KODIE FAIRCHILD