Area Sports
Slaton Cross Country returns Saturday
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton High School Cross Country teams have waited two weeks to race again due to COVID shutting down the school to virtual learning. Coach Landon Sims said though it was a learning experience for his team. “The lesson that all of us have learned from this is some things…
Read MoreSouthland loses to Wilson, 50-72
The Southland Eagles lost to the Wilson Mustangs 72-50 during Southland’s homecoming game Sept. 18. The Eagles (0-4) will have a bye week this week, then play Sands Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. for their last game before District. The Mustangs won their first game of the season, and will play Hermleigh Friday evening (Sept.…
Read MoreWilson XC competes in meet
Wilson Cross Country recently competed in the Plainview XC Invitational. Those running and their times for the two-mile race were Gabriella Varela (22:49), Gracie Robinson (18:34) and Jasmin Hinojosa (18:58).(Slatonite courtesy photo/ Ricardo Mata)
Read MoreSlaton loses tough game against ‘Lopes, 21-13
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tigers had a huge challenger in the State ranked and 2019 Regional Finalist Abernathy Antelopes. In the end, Abernathy scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to edge out the Tigers 21-13. Although the Tigers came out on the short side, Head Coach Lawrence Johnson said he was…
Read MoreFootball round up
Roosevelt wins 25-2 against New Home The Roosevelt Eagles bettered their preseason record last year when they defeated the New Home Leopards 25-2 during Senior Night Friday. Head Coach Matt Landers could not have been prouder of his team. “Our athletes played very well last week against New Home,” he said. “The offensive line was…
Read MoreCross Country excels in meet
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Cross Country teams had a strong start to their year when they competed in the Acuff Cotton Field Trot Wednesday (Sept. 2) in Roosevelt. Head Coach Landon Sims said the meet was positive for the overall young teams. “The meet went well for both teams. We did not…
Read MoreTigers snag last minute pass to defeat Snyder 20-14
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It was a close match between the two Tiger teams Friday evening (Aug. 28) in Snyder, to the point overtime was expected. In the end, a long pass from Ayden Ramirez with 14 seconds left in the game helped edge Slaton over Snyder, 20-14. Head Coach Lawrence Johnson was pleased…
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Roosevelt soars in 25-2 victory The Roosevelt Eagles took to the field Friday (Aug. 28) looking forward to improving on their rough 2019 season. They came out in force, defeating River Road 25-2 in their first game of the season. Head Coach Matt Landers could not be more pleased about the victory. “Our players gave…
Read MoreRubio signs to play softball at Luna Community College
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Alexis Rubio, a 2020 graduate of Slaton High School, may have had her dream of going to State in softball abruptly stopped when COVID shuttered schools in March. That said, her love of softball didn’t end there. Rubio signed to play softball for Luna Community College in New Mexico recently.…
Read MoreTigers, Eagles show drive in scrimmage
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tigers and Roosevelt Eagles worked on smoothing out skills and plays Friday evening (Aug. 21) during a scrimmage in Roosevelt. This scrimmage is the only one they and other teams this year will have before the season starts. The University Interscholastic League limited it due to COVID cautions.…
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