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FIELD TRIP Silverton 5th graders enjoyed at field trip last week to the Ogallala Commons Playa Lake Field Day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FIELD TRIP Silverton 5th graders enjoyed at field trip last week to the Ogallala Commons Playa Lake Field Day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

FIELD TRIP

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SILVERTON HOMECOMING The Silverton school celebrated homecoming last week with events throughout the school and throughout the week, capped off by a 56-8 victory over the Lefors Pirates Thursday night. | COURTESY PHOTOS

SILVERTON HOMECOMING The Silverton school celebrated homecoming last week with events throughout the school and throughout the week, capped off by a 56-8 victory over the Lefors Pirates Thursday night. | COURTESY PHOTOS

SILVERTON HOMECOMING

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Overheard

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Body Paper was in short supply at James Rhodes School in 1944. The World War II shortages caused each one of us to receive just one lined sheet of paper a week, but our teacher showed us how to make the most of it.
Congratulations go to Kadyn Roys of Motley County, 6 SixManFootball.com Player of the Week. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

Congratulations go to Kadyn Roys of Motley County, 6 SixManFootball.com Player of the Week. | COURTESY GRAPHIC

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

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Motley Library sets Halloween party for Oct. 24

Motley Library sets Halloween party for Oct. 24

Motley Library sets Halloween party for Oct. 24

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Body The Motley County Library will host its annual Pumpkin Party on Tuesday, Oct. 24, to begin right after school. All kids ages 3-12 are invited to come enjoy the fun. There will be pumpkin decorating, treats and a storytime.
MOTLEYWINS The Motley County Matadors opened district with a win at home last week, defeating the Guthrie Jaguars 51-6. This week they get a bye, but next week they travel to Kent County to face the #2-in-the-state and District 6-1A rival Jayton Jaybirds. | COURTESY PHOTO

MOTLEYWINS The Motley County Matadors opened district with a win at home last week, defeating the Guthrie Jaguars 51-6. This week they get a bye, but next week they travel to Kent County to face the #2-in-the-state and District 6-1A rival Jayton Jaybirds. | COURTESY PHOTO

Matadors stun Jaguars 51-6

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Body The Motley County Matadors opened district this week with a 51-6 victory over the Guthrie Jaguars at home. Senior quarterback Kadyn Roys paced the offense by completing 3 out of 5 for 70 passing yards and rushed for 116 yards.
GUTHRIE XC The Guthrie Cross Country teams competed in the Anson Meet on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The Varsity Girls placed 5th out of thirteen teams. Team members were Jaydee Foster (10th, 14:11), Lynndee Foster (12th/11th, 14:17), Mackenzie Gardner (53rd/48th, 16:14), Natalie McWhirter (60th/55th, 16:27), Jolie Everson (71st/62nd, 17:10), and Sierra Jones (73rd/63rd, 17:14). | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE XC The Guthrie Cross Country teams competed in the Anson Meet on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The Varsity Girls placed 5th out of thirteen teams. Team members were Jaydee Foster (10th, 14:11), Lynndee Foster (12th/11th, 14:17), Mackenzie Gardner (53rd/48th, 16:14), Natalie McWhirter (60th/55th, 16:27), Jolie Everson (71st/62nd, 17:10), and Sierra Jones (73rd/63rd, 17:14). | COURTESY PHOTO

GUTHRIE XC

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VALLEY VICTORY Freshman Damian Valdez #2 looks for a receiver while senior Tucker Schuelter #44 provides protection in Valley's 52-0 Homecoming win over White Deer. | COURTESY PHOTO

VALLEY VICTORY Freshman Damian Valdez #2 looks for a receiver while senior Tucker Schuelter #44 provides protection in Valley's 52-0 Homecoming win over White Deer. | COURTESY PHOTO

VALLEY VICTORY

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HOMECOMING QUEEN AND KING Congratulations go to Orion Enloe and Reese Cruse, Valley Homecoming Queen and King. | COURTESY PHOTO

HOMECOMING QUEEN AND KING Congratulations go to Orion Enloe and Reese Cruse, Valley Homecoming Queen and King. | COURTESY PHOTO

HOMECOMING QUEEN AND KING

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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