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DISTRICT CHAMPS The Motley County Matadors won the district 2-1A football championship last week and will face Follett Friday, Nov. 15 in White Deer at 7 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

DISTRICT CHAMPS The Motley County Matadors won the district 2-1A football championship last week and will face Follett Friday, Nov. 15 in White Deer at 7 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

Motley FFA earns honors at Greenbelt contest

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body 31 students represented Motley County FFA at the Greenbelt District Leadership Development contest earlier this week.In Senior Chapter Conducting, the team won 1st place and will be advancing to area.

Matador Connect

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body Week of November 14, 2025 Email news items to Marilyn Hicks at mimhicks@msn.comThe Motley County students honored veterans on Nov. 11 with a patriotic program and a luncheon. This is one of the best presentations of the year.
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Lady Jags switch to hoops

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body The Guthrie Lady Jags have made the transition from long distance running to the basketball court, opening their season against the Silverton Lady Owls at home on Friday, Nov. 7, losing by only 4 points, 36-40.The Lady Jags were to host the Roby Lions at home on Tuesday, Nov.
DISTRICT CHAMPS The Valley Patriots won the district 5-1A football title last week and will face Northside Thursday, Nov. 13 in the bi-district playoff in Crowell at 6 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

DISTRICT CHAMPS The Valley Patriots won the district 5-1A football title last week and will face Northside Thursday, Nov. 13 in the bi-district playoff in Crowell at 6 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO

Patriots district champions, bi-district bound

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body The Valley Patriots are district football champions following their 46-0 mercy-rule shutout of the Petersburg Buffaloes Friday night, Nov. 7.Don’t let the Patriots’ 4-6 season record fool you, as sixmanfootball.

Jaguars, Jaybirds jump into playoffs

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body The Guthrie Jaguars are playoff bound, finishing as the D-2 District 7 Runner-up with a 3-1 district record. Boasting seven season wins and two losses overall, the Jags are ranked 1A Division 2 #28.
PLAYOFF BOUND Congratulations go to the Paducah Dragons on their 64-6 gridiron victory over the Hedley Owls last week. The Dragons finished 8-1 on their regular season as they move into the playoffs. The Dragons faced the Miami Warriors Thursday night at Claude in the bi-district playoff round. | COURTESY PHOTO

PLAYOFF BOUND Congratulations go to the Paducah Dragons on their 64-6 gridiron victory over the Hedley Owls last week. The Dragons finished 8-1 on their regular season as they move into the playoffs. The Dragons faced the Miami Warriors Thursday night at Claude in the bi-district playoff round. | COURTESY PHOTO

Paducah rolls into bi-district matchup

News Staff
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body KODIE FAIRCHILD | CAPRCOCK COURIERThe Paducah Dragons are playoff bound as the UIL Division 2 District 2 runner-up, behind the Motley County Matadors. The Dragons tout an impressive 8-1 season record, with their only loss being to the Matadors in a nail-biter district matchup.
CHAPTER CONDUCTING The Silverton FFA Chapter Conducting team consisting of (from left) Julian Colunga, Addison Rhoderick, Kelby Harrison, Dillon Martin, Bella Holt, Laney Francis, Eli Francis and Jake Mullin (not pictured) has been placing well in preparation for the district contest, taking 5th at the Lubbock Cooper Invitational and 4th at theTahoka Invitational. | COURTESY PHOTO

CHAPTER CONDUCTING The Silverton FFA Chapter Conducting team consisting of (from left) Julian Colunga, Addison Rhoderick, Kelby Harrison, Dillon Martin, Bella Holt, Laney Francis, Eli Francis and Jake Mullin (not pictured) has been placing well in preparation for the district contest, taking 5th at the Lubbock Cooper Invitational and 4th at theTahoka Invitational. | COURTESY PHOTO

Silverton FFA students prepare for district

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body Silverton FFA has been hard at work preparing and perfecting their performances for the LDE district contest on Nov. 10.The Chapter Conducting team placed 5th at the Lubbock Cooper Invitational and 4th at the Tahoka Invitational.
Silverton closes out district play against Lorenzo

Silverton closes out district play against Lorenzo

Silverton closes out district play against Lorenzo

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body The Silverton Owls hosted the Lorenzo Hornets at home on Payne Field Thursday, Oct. 30 for their last district game of the season.Going into the game with a district record of 1-3, the Owls needed a win over the Hornets. Picked to be a close game by sixmanfootball.