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LOOKING BACK

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body November 14, 1987— Ashleigh Wyatt wins fourth place in the preteen division of the State Make-It-Yourself- With-Wool Contest….Juannah Woods has been presented a National Commemorative certificate in recognition of being a national winner in Spanish for 1987….Mr. and Mrs. T. V.
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Silverton basketball action underway

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body Silverton’s Lady Owls have opened their basketball season, traveling to Guthrie to take on the Lady Jags last Friday, Nov. 7. The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) has the Lady Owls picked fourth in their district.
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

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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.

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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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Coach Bigham notches 200th win, Matadors district championship

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Body The Motley County Matadors are the UIL District 2 champions in high school football at the conclusion of this season, winning the district 3-0. Losing only once their entire season by nine points to the Sands Mustangs, the Matadors are ranked the Class 1A Division 2 #7 team.
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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

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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.

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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

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Paducah rolls into bi-district matchup

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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.