Area Sports
Roosevelt beats Spearman, to play Alpine in Area
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Roosevelt Eagles were looking to repeat their victory last year versus the Spearman Lynx and advance to the second round of playoffs. The Eagles swarming defense and high power offense were able to lift them over Spearman 44-11 for the Bi-District title and to go 11-0 on the season.…
Read MoreTigers lose to Bushland, 55-6, to end season
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigers were looking to change the narrative from their early playoff loss last year to Bushland and advance past the first round. The team fought hard, but came up short and lost 55-6. The Bushland Falcons were able to take over the first half with five total touchdowns…
Read MoreEagles win 34-21 against Idalou, remain undefeated
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Eagles set a new milestone in their school history, winning 34-21 against Idalou Friday evening (Nov. 5) and finishing the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. The game was back and forth until the Eagles were able to pull away at the end with a touchdown to win.…
Read MoreTigers keep playoff hopes alive, win 42-41 against Tors
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigers made a final playoff push in a must win game versus the Lamesa Tors at Tornado Stadium on Friday (Oct. 29). The Tigers won the game 42-41 setting them fourth in the District. The first half of the game kicked off with a Lamesa rushing touchdown from…
Read MoreEagles top Coahoma 52-19, go 9-0 so far on season
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Roosevelt Eagles were looking to keep their undefeated season alive with their next District opponent being the Coahoma Bulldogs on Friday (Oct. 29). The Eagles cruised past the Bulldogs 52-19 in a game where all three phases of the game were executed well. The first half of the game…
Read MoreSlaton stampeded by Mustangs in District, 45-2
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigers completed their three game road trip and bye week at Mustang Stadium, playing Denver City on Friday (Oct. 15), losing 45-2 and falling to 2-5 on the season and 1-1 in District. The scoring was one-sided in favor of Denver City throughout the entire game. The first…
Read MoreRoosevelt out soars the Owls 58-0 to continue perfect run
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Roosevelt Eagles traveled on the road to keep their undefeated streak alive against the Reagan County Owls on Friday (Oct. 15). Their defense yet again was able to hold another team scoreless and claim the victory 58-0. The first quarter was all Eagles as they were able to score…
Read MoreRunning on to Regional Contest
Elijah Culver runs down the course at Mae Simmons Park during District Contest Oct. 11. He, Ivan Venzor, Isaiah Chapa, Ishmael Gonzales, Xavier Riojas, Curtis Holland and Anguel Lopez will run in the Regional meet Monday (Oct. 25) again at Mae Simmons Park in the hopes to advance to State in Round Rock. Abby Daniel…
Read MoreTigers lose heartbreaker to Post, head to bye week
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigers took on the Post Antelopes on Friday (Sept. 24), losing 19-25 in a loss that was measured in a game of inches. The first quarter was a back and forth between the teams with Post coming out with a 30-yard passing touchdown and with an unsuccessful point…
Read MoreEagles still the Whirlwinds 61-0 in homecoming match
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles continued their streak heading into their bye week, shutting out the Floydada Whirlwinds 61-0 Friday evening (Sept. 24). Landers was happy for the team winning their homecoming game. “Our guys played really well last Friday Night against Floydada. I was really proud of the way they executed…
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