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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.
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

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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

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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.
Jags finish district 3-1

Jags finish district 3-1

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Jags finish district 3-1

Kodie Fairchild |
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Body The Guthrie Jaguars hosted the Harrold Hornets at home on Thursday, Oct. 30, completing their district season 3-1.Defeating the Hornets 74-27, the Jaguars earned a spot in the playoff bracket.