Schools & Sports

UNDEFEATED CHAMPS The Motley County Matadors defeated district 7-1A rival, the Jayton Jaybirds, 82-36 before their hometown crowd in Matador Friday night. The 10-0 record is the first time the team has had an undefeated season in Coach Mike Bigham's 16-year tenure. | CAPROCK COURIER

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Motley County wraps up 10-0 season, claims district trophy

Kay Ellington And Barbara Brannon

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

It was senior night at Matador’s Burleson Field, and families and friends of athletes and other students in the Class of 2022 crowded the stands with high hopes that the number 1 team in Texas 1A Division 2 would hold onto their undefeated season.

Guthrie’s Passmann wins state

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Guthrie’s Passmann wins state in XC, looks to state track meet

Staff Reports

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Guthrie’s Brandon Passmann crossed the finish line in 15:32 at the state cross country meet last week in Round Rock. He was several meters ahead of his closest competition, reigning XC champion Isaiah Billingsley from McMullen County, who finished in 15:42.

Valley wins first district championship since 2017

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Valley wins first district championship since 2017

Kay Ellington

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Most believe that the hardest part of Valley winning district this year was going to be defeating Happy—the Patriots did that last week, stopping the Cowboys 70–68— but Valley still had to beat White Deer to officially secure the District 1-1A crown.

PADUCAH WINS

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PADUCAH WINS

News Staff

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

PADUCAH WINS The Paducah Dragons defeated the Northside Indians last week 55–0 before a home crowd at senior night. The Dragons close out their season. Friday night away, being hosted by the Spur Bulldogs, who have clinched the district title. | COURTESY PHOTO

Guthrie, Paducah athletes compete at State XC meet Friday

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Guthrie, Paducah athletes compete at State XC meet Friday

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Area cross country athletes Aidan Piper (Paducah) and Brandon Passman (Guthrie) will compete Friday, Nov. 5 at the state cross country meet in Round Rock. Piper finished with an individual 9th place at the Mae Simmons regional event in Lubbock. That finish qualified her for the state meet.

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Valley School posts 1st 6 weeks honor rolls

Staff Reports

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The following students enrolled in Valley School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 1st 6 weeks of the 2021–22 school year. First grade: Maddox Barclay, Troy Fairchild, Jackie Meade, Dax Meyer, Owen Reed, Daxten Stanaland.

Motley stymies Southland, 64-0, sets up showdown sequel at home

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Motley stymies Southland, 64-0, sets up showdown sequel at home

Kay Ellington

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The dust had barely settled on a 64–0 victory by the Motley County Matadors over the Southland Eagles Friday night before Matador fans began musing about the sequel to last year’s district title showdown.

XC STATE NOV. 5

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XC STATE NOV. 5

News Staff

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

XC STATE NOV. 5 Silverton High School’s Alex Acevedo will be competing in the state cross country meet in Austin Friday, Nov. 5. He qualified at the regional meet earlier this month in Lubbock. | COURTESY PHOTO

OWLS OUT

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OWLS OUT

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

OWLS OUT The Silverton Owls were knocked out of the district playoff race by the Groom Tigers last week, 60–14. The Owls will finish their season Friday night at an away game in Hart. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Silverton School posts 1st 6 weeks honor rolls

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The following students enrolled in Silverton School earned “A” Honor Roll for the 1st 6 weeks of the 2020–21 school year. First grade: Emery Adams, Kynlie Brock, Ryker Burson , Kooper Lambert, Joseph Robison.