Area Sports
Roosevelt continues streak, defeats Stanton in 28-18 win
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles have had a soaring year so far, going 5-0 in their games before District. Now, the team has wrapped up its first win of District, defeating the Stanton Buffaloes 28-14 to open up conference. Head Coach Matt Landers was happy with the team’s strong showing against the…
Read MoreTigers pounce Yellow Jackets 19-8 for District win
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Tigers have so far had a bit of a rough season. They were 1-2 going into District, and missed two weeks of play due to an outbreak of COVID in the school. That said, the team started their District play on the right foot, winning 19-8 Friday evening (Oct.…
Read MoreTiger Cross Country teams excel in final pre-District meet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger Cross Country teams had something to smile about as they competed in the Acuff Cotton Field Trot Wednesday morning (Sept. 30). The boys team finished first while the girls team finished second in the event. Mary Jo Parker and Zach Gonzales also won their respective races. Head…
Read MoreRoosevelt XC earns several honors at second home meet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Roosevelt High School’s Cross Country teams competed in the second Acuff Cotton Field Trot Wednesday morning (Sept. 30) in Roosevelt. Head Coach Kim Clemmons said the second meet hosted by the school was even better than the first. “We were so glad to get to run our original Acuff Cotton…
Read MoreTigers lose to Post 46-7, open District Friday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tigers knew they’d have a challenge ahead against the 2019 Class 2A Division I State Runner-Up Post Antelopes. Slaton fought hard, but still came up short against the Antelopes 46-7 during their game Friday evening (Sept. 25) at home. It was the first time in two weeks the…
Read MoreEagles soar in 58-5 win
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles continued their hot streak, defeating the Floydada Whirlwinds 58-5 in their last game before District starts. “I was very proud of the way our team played against Floydada. The players have bought into our system this year and the biggest difference I have seen this year compared…
Read MoreWilson loses to Hermleigh, 54-0
The Wilson Mustangs lost to the Hermleigh Cardinals 54-0 last Friday (Sept. 25) during a home game. The Mustangs will play Cotton Center this Friday (Oct. 2) at Cotton Center in their last game before District action. (Snyder News photo/Bill Crist)
Read MoreTigers return to the field Friday to play Post
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton High School has had a rough two weeks going to all virtual learning, which also included the cancellation of two weeks of football and cross country. Now, the Tigers will resume action this Friday evening (Sept. 25) against Post. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. While the team has been…
Read MoreRoosevelt dominates in game against Dimmitt
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles continued their strong season with a 33-0 win for their homecoming game. Landers could not be happier with his team. “I was very proud the way the team played against Dimmitt. We faced some adversity early in the game and our team was able to respond and…
Read MoreRoosevelt XC excels in Plainview meet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles Cross Country Team competed in the Plainview XC Invitational. Head Coach Kim Clemmons said the meet was “huge,” but the team did well overall. In the boys’ race, Trace Weller finished in the fastest time with a 19:05 for 27th place. “This was his fastest time of…
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