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PLAYOFF BOUND The Motley County Matadors defeated the McLean Tigers 58-38 last week to clinch the District title. They will face Miami Friday night in Groom for the bi-district playoff. | MOTLEY COUNTY YEARBOOK PHOTO

Motley County holds on for district title

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Body Despite McLean’s Stran Henderson putting up a career night, Motley County held on for a 58-38 win at home which secured a district title for the Matadors.The win also nailed down an undefeated regular season for Motley County at 10-0 overall and 4-0 in league action.

VETERAN FROM WEST TEXAS Major General Robert Dempsey, a Floydada High School graduate, was interviewed several years ago on Abilene Christian University campus media. | COURTESY PHOTO

Floydada’s Bob Dempsey defies odds in becoming Major General

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Body A challenge to 1960 Floydada High School graduate Bob Ed Dempsey was the start of a productive military career leading to Major General in the Air Force. A high-ranking county official refused to provide a recommendation for Dempsey’s nomination to the U.S.

The Guthrie Jaguars, competing with only six healthy players, fell to Harrold 63-83, ending their 2024 football season. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE SEASON ENDS

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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The Guthrie Lady Jags girls basketball team defeated the Silverton Lady Owls 29-28 on the road last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE WINS

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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GUTHRIE FALL OAP Last week Guthrie Junior High and Guthrie High School put on their fall One Act Play performances. The Junior High students performed “The Price” and the High School performed “The Attempted Murder of Peggy Sweetwater.” Between the two shows the Junior Class meal and a cake auction were held. | COURTESY PHOTOS

GUTHRIE FALL OAP

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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Valley defeats Petersburg, claims playoff spot

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Body The Valley Patriots brought the heat to a cold game in Petersburg last Friday, sealing their position on the 1A six-man Division 1 playoff bracket by knocking out the Buffaloes in a close 36-28 victory.District 5 fans went into the last week of play with all eyes on the Valley vs.

3-TIME DISTRICT CHAMPS TheValleyJunior High Patriots sealed a District championship for the third year in a row on a soaking wet, rainy Patriot field Thursday night, winning 31-6 against the Petersburg Buffaloes. | KODIE FAIRCHILD

3-TIME DISTRICT CHAMPS

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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VICTORY Motley County defeated the McLeanTigers 58-38 at home last week to win the district title for the Matadors. The win also completed an undefeated regular season for Motley County at 10-0 overall and 4-0 in district play. Motley County will face Miami Friday night in Groom at 8 p.m. for the bi-district playoff. Across Caprock Country Valley and Paducah also scored playoff bids; see more details on high school football on pages 5-6. | MATADOR YEARBOOK PHOTO

VICTORY

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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DISTRICT CHANCES Motley County and their opponent Paducah last week are both poised to make it into the playoffs. | COURTESY PHOTO

District 2-1A DII football roundup

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Body Despite a size disadvantage, Motley County walked into Dragon Stadium Friday night and took down Paducah 52-34 to move one step closer to a district title.The Matadors (9-0, 3-0) raced out to a 28-6 lead at half and used that cushion to walk away winners.

THE LADY PATRIOTS

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Body dominated their season opener against the Petersburg Buffaloes on Saturday morning, bringing home a 48-27 victory. Left: Valley’s Kenadi Green drives in for a contested layup, drawing an obvious foul.