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Hornets fall to Plains, 53-40

The Sudan Hornets’ varsity basketball team fell to the Plains Cowboys on Tuesday, 53-40.With the loss, the Hornets fall to 4-6 overall on the year.It was a tight game early on, with the Cowboys clinching a onepoint lead, 6-5, heading into the second quarter.
Littlefield junior, Nate Castaneda, gets to the basket for a lay-up, during the fourth quarter of the Wildcats’ victory over Lockney in their Farwell Tournament-opener on Thursday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Littlefield junior, Nate Castaneda, gets to the basket for a lay-up, during the fourth quarter of the Wildcats’ victory over Lockney in their Farwell Tournament-opener on Thursday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Wildcats cruise past Lockney at Farwell Invit., 74-36

The Littlefield Wildcats’ varsity basketball team cruised to victory over the Lockney Longhorns in their Farwell Invitational opener on Thursday afternoon, 74-36.With the win, the Wildcats improve to 1-0 in tournament play on the weekend.

Wildcats go 3-0 to close out Farwell Tournament

The Littlefield Wildcats’ varsity basketball team went 3-0 over the final two days of the Farwell Invitational, finishing the tournament 4-0.The Wildcats improve to 8-4 on the season heading into district play.In their first game on Friday against Portales, the Wildcats took down the Rams, 60-37.

Wolverines earn All-District honors

The Springlake-Earth Wolverines’ varsity football team was well represented on the Distrct 2-A-DI All-District teams.Senior, Tyler Tanaro, was a unanimous vote to be on the All-Star Team and was selected as a first-team All-District Full-back and first team All-District nose guard.
Kaleigh Geldenhuys was named to the All-Tournament team last weekend at the Way out West Tournament in Whiteface. (Submitted Photo)

Kaleigh Geldenhuys was named to the All-Tournament team last weekend at the Way out West Tournament in Whiteface. (Submitted Photo)

Fillies take down Friona at Whiteface Tourney, 56-41

The Olton Fillies’ varsity basketball team won their second match-up of the Way Out West Tournament in Whiteface on Thursday taking down the Friona Squaws, 56-41.With the win, the Fillies moved to 1-1 in tournament play on the weekend.
Littlefield freshman, Amoni Jefferson drains a three from the right elbow and draws and-one foul on Idalou, converting a four-point play, during the second half of the Lady Cats, 47-42 loss to Idalou in their district-opener on Tuesday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Littlefield freshman, Amoni Jefferson drains a three from the right elbow and draws and-one foul on Idalou, converting a four-point play, during the second half of the Lady Cats, 47-42 loss to Idalou in their district-opener on Tuesday. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Lady Cats come up short against Idalou, 47-42

The Littlefield Lady Cats’ varsity basketball team came up just short in their district-opener on Tuesday falling on the road to the Idalou Lady Cats, 47-42.With the loss, the Lady Cats fall to 7-5 overall, 0-1 in district play.
The Springlake-Earth Wolverines’ varsity basketball team won the Way Out West Tournament in Whiteface this past weekend. They defeated Wellman-Union, Friona, Fort Davis and Newcastle. (Submitted Photo)

The Springlake-Earth Wolverines’ varsity basketball team won the Way Out West Tournament in Whiteface this past weekend. They defeated Wellman-Union, Friona, Fort Davis and Newcastle. (Submitted Photo)

Wolverines take down wellman-union at WHiteface

The Springlake-Earth Wolverines’ varsity basketball team defeated Wellman-Union, 55-38, on Thursday in their opener at the Way Out West Tournament in Whiteface.With the win, they improved to 1-0 in tournament play on the weekend.
2024 Nazareth Tournament Runner-ups - The Olton Mustangs fell to the Lubbock Cooper Liberty Patriots, 63-47, on Saturday in the Nazareth Tournament Championship game. They defeated Ascension Academy, Nazareth and Henrietta en route to the Championship game. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

2024 Nazareth Tournament Runner-ups - The Olton Mustangs fell to the Lubbock Cooper Liberty Patriots, 63-47, on Saturday in the Nazareth Tournament Championship game. They defeated Ascension Academy, Nazareth and Henrietta en route to the Championship game. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

Mustangs fall to Liberty, 63-47, in Naz Tourney Championship

The Olton Mustangs’ varsity basketball team grinding through the Nazareth Tournament varsity boy’s bracket, making their way to the Championship Game on Saturday night, where they fell to 4A Lubbock Cooper-Liberty, 6347.With the loss, the Mustangs fall to 8-1 overall on the year.

Wildcats edge out Floydada, 71-69

The Littlefield Wildcats’ varsity basketball went on the road Tuesday and took down the Whirlwinds in Floydada, 71-69.With the win, the Wildcats improve to 1-2 overall on the year.

Nettes come up short against Ropes, 64-61

The Sudan Nettes’ varsity basketball team came up short against the Ropes Eagles on Tuesday in Sudan, 64-61.With the loss, the Nettes fall to 4-6 overall on the year.Sudan poured in 15 points in the opening quarter, but trailed the Lady Eagles, 19-15, at the end of the first quarter.