FFA hosts gala with live music by Jason Nutt

A planning meeting took place in the ag classroom at Valley this week to prepare for upcoming fundraising efforts in support of student involvement in the FFA.

Remembering one of the most famous area six-man games ever

Editor’s Note: This excerpt is from Leman Saunders and Texas 1A Fan’s remembrances of the best all-time six-man football games.

GUTHRIE LOSS The Guthrie Jaguars

GUTHRIE LOSS The Guthrie Jaguars took a tough loss last week to the undefeated, 6-0 Hedley Owls 66-45. This week the Jags open district by hosting the number one in the state, Motley Co. Matadors. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE XC Coulter Reel of Guthrie

GUTHRIE XC Coulter Reel of Guthrie sets the pace at last week’s Silver Spur Invitational Meet in Spur. Reel, a senior, finished number 6 out of of 78 runners. | COURTESY PHOTO

PADUCAH RUNS OUT OF TIME

PADUCAH RUNS OUT OF TIME After leading for much of the game, the Paducah Dragons’ Homecoming victory was snatched from their grasp 57–65 by the state-ranked Anton Bulldogs. The Dragons will begin District play Friday night at 7:30 p.m. by hosting perennial rival Knox City. | COURTESY PHOTO

CLOSE ONE The Valley Patriots

CLOSE ONE The Valley Patriots ran out of time Friday night in their quest to defeat the Nazareth Swifts. Even with less than a minute to go, it appeared that the Patriots had a shot to win, but fell short in the end to Nazareth, 30 to 28.

Paducah celebrates Homecoming this week

This week will be Homecoming for the Paducah Dragons, who will be looking to get back in the win column after a heartbreaking loss to 4th ranked Follett last week. This Friday the Dragons take on the Anton Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. A Homecoming Bonfire will take place Wednesday night at dusk.

SPOTLIGHT ON BISONFEST

SPOTLIGHT ON BISONFEST

Only Motley remains undefeated

Of the five teams in Texas Caprock Country, only one has won five games in 2021 to remain undefeated—the Motley County Matadors, ranked number one in the state in all of the D2, 1A, six-man polls.

FRIENDSHIP QUILTERS

All of the quilters were there Thursday and worked on Bobbye’s quilt for her greatgranddaughter. It has pieced hearts sewn on blacks and is so pretty and will be treasured. Friday was the monthly meeting day for the Senior Citizens with a delicious meal.