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Valley boys, girls win Caprock Canyons Christmas Classics Tournament

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Valley boys, girls win Caprock Canyons Christmas Classics Tournament

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

TOURNAMENT WINNERS The Valley Lady Patriots (left) are champions of the Caprock Canyons Christmas Classics Basketball Tournament held last week at Valley. | COURTESY PHOTO ROUNDBALL ROSTER After playing deep into November with their district-winning football team, the Valley Patriots varsity...

3RD IN TOURNEY

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3RD IN TOURNEY

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

3RD IN TOURNEY The Guthrie boys and girls varsity basketball teams competed in the Aspermont tournament last week and both squads finished in 3rd place. This week they will play in the Petersburg Tournament.

ASPERMONT WINNERS

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ASPERMONT WINNERS

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

ASPERMONT WINNERS The Paducah Lady Dragons defeated Abilene Christian School 31–29 over the weekend in the Aspermont Basketball Tournament. The Paducah Dragons boys team won over Hamlin 54–22 in the Aspermont Tourney also. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Valley FFA

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Valley FFA

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Valley FFA was represented at two swine jackpots this weekend by students and families. They also earned experience, cash and awards. Special honors went to Cole Walden, Champion Dark OPB; Reen Yeary, Reserve Champion White OPB; and Jerry Sanders, Reserve Champion York. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Guthrie Elementary wins UIL Academics

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Guthrie Elementary won first place last week in the UIL A+ Academics Contest, and Guthrie Junior High School placed second. 2nd Grade Tallie Blackwell-6th Music Memory Ind, 1st Music Memory Team Quinn Denton-1st Music Memory Team Naomi Harviel-5th Music Memory Ind, 1st Music Memory Team Quade...

CAPTAINS & COACH Motley County’s head coach Mike Bigham celebrates a playoff victory with the team captains—all seniors, from left, #8 Jace Martin, #15 Kason Degan, #13 Demetric Sims and #4 Jake Richards. | COURTESY PHOTO

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After a year as #1, can Motley win it all?

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

All eyes in the world of Texas sixman football will turn to AT&T Stadium in Arlington Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. as the Motley County Matadors take on the Strawn Greyhounds for the 1A Division II State Championship.

STATE-BOUND! The Motley County Matadors will face the Strawn Greyhounds Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. in the AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the Division 2-1A state football championship.| COURTNEY MENDOLA

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Motley Co. plays for state championship Dec. 15

Kay Ellington

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The number one Motley County Matadors knocked off number 10 Klondike 66– 20 in Lockney last Thursday to advance to the Class 1A-D2 State Champion game at AT&T Stadium on December 15. The Matadors are a perfect 14–0 and have been ranked number one since the preseason polls came out.

CONQUERING CROWELL

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CONQUERING CROWELL

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

CONQUERING CROWELL Paducah Lady Dragons varsity girls basketball team defeated Crowell twice last week after a tournament cancel. Seniors Lauren Cruz, Houston Carrasco and Kaitlyn Ferguson paced the squad for first-year coach Corey Whitaker.

UNDEFEATED DRAGONS

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UNDEFEATED DRAGONS

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

UNDEFEATED DRAGONS The Paducah Dragons boys’ varsity basketball team are off to a 7–0 start this year coached by first-year head coach Eric Rekita. Last week they won the Meadow Tournament. This weekend they will compete at the Aspermont tournament. | COURTESY PHOTO

Guthrie boys earn Runner-up at Guthrie Tournament

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Guthrie boys earn Runner-up at Guthrie Tournament

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Last week Guthrie hosted its annual basketball tournament, and the Guthrie boys varsity team was the runnerup. Varsity Boys’ Results Champion - Benjamin Runner-up - Guthrie 3rd - Abilene Hawks Varsity Girls’ Results Champion - Benjamin Runner-up - Hamlin 3rd - Crosbyton