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

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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

THE LADY PATRIOTS

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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.
The Paducah Dragons and their opponent Motley County last week are both poised to make it into the playoffs. For more details on District contenders, see page 5. | COURTESY PHOTO

The Paducah Dragons and their opponent Motley County last week are both poised to make it into the playoffs. For more details on District contenders, see page 5. | COURTESY PHOTO

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DISTRICT CHANCES

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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BASKETBALL BEGINS Girls’basketball got underway last week in Caprock Country.TheValley Lady Patriots, last year’s state runnersup and ranked #2 in the state in basketball polls this year, defeated the Petersburg Lady Buffs. | COURTESY PHOTO

BASKETBALL BEGINS Girls’basketball got underway last week in Caprock Country.TheValley Lady Patriots, last year’s state runnersup and ranked #2 in the state in basketball polls this year, defeated the Petersburg Lady Buffs. | COURTESY PHOTO

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BASKETBALL BEGINS

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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The Silverton Owls took a tough loss at homeThursday to theValley Patriots 57-12 in the Battle of Highway 86. | SHADI BUCHANAN PHOTO

The Silverton Owls took a tough loss at homeThursday to theValley Patriots 57-12 in the Battle of Highway 86. | SHADI BUCHANAN PHOTO

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SILVERTON STOPPED

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Qualifying for State cross country at last week’s Regionals in Lubbock were Silverton’s Melody Rampley and Haygen Lopez. Rampley earned a bronze medal with a third place finishing time of 12:53.3 and Lopez finished in the top 10 with 18:36.3 to qualify. The UIL Class 1Aboysandgirlsstate cross country meet is set for Saturday, Nov. 2, at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. | COURTESY PHOTO

Qualifying for State cross country at last week’s Regionals in Lubbock were Silverton’s Melody Rampley and Haygen Lopez. Rampley earned a bronze medal with a third place finishing time of 12:53.3 and Lopez finished in the top 10 with 18:36.3 to qualify. The UIL Class 1Aboysandgirlsstate cross country meet is set for Saturday, Nov. 2, at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STAT E BOUND

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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The Motley County Matadors defeated the Hedley Eagles last week 62-7 to remain undefeated and tied for the District lead. They are also ranked #4 in the State. | MOTLEY CO. YEARBOOK PHOTO

The Motley County Matadors defeated the Hedley Eagles last week 62-7 to remain undefeated and tied for the District lead. They are also ranked #4 in the State. | MOTLEY CO. YEARBOOK PHOTO

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MOTLEYWINS

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Valley’s Hartley Battey, shown with Coach Amy Bowles (left), placed in the top 10 with a time of 13:26.2 at the Regional cross country meet last week in Lubbock, qualifying her for State competition. | COURTESY PHOTO

Valley’s Hartley Battey, shown with Coach Amy Bowles (left), placed in the top 10 with a time of 13:26.2 at the Regional cross country meet last week in Lubbock, qualifying her for State competition. | COURTESY PHOTO

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STATE BOUND

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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