Area Sports
Wilson Track season stopped short of finish line
By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern “The season was a year to compete for our small but mighty Wilson Mustangs,” said Wilson High School track coach Michael Garza. What should have been another season for the Mustangs to represent their school became unlike any other due to forces beyond the team’s control. Despite their drive to…
Read MoreRunning for the Texans
Zari Naylor signed to run track for South Plains College Monday evening (May 4) during a letter of intent signing at the Slaton High School track. Also pictured are mom Teronica Taylor, stepparent Felisha Wall, brother Lamontydrick Naylor and dad Lamont Naylor. Zari and fellow teammate TK Robinson were also treated to a drive-by parade…
Read MoreRunning for the Golden Bulls
TK Robinson signed her letter of intent to run at Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina Monday evening (May 4) during an outdoor signing. Also pictured are mom Juliana Robinson, aunt Kim Robinson, friend Alyssa Hamilton, brother Tashawn Tipton, sister Jakaja Robinson and nephew Krishawn Ragsdale. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreRobinson, Naylor sign to run track at colleges
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The cheerful sounds of honking were heard around Slaton High School Monday evening (May 4) as a social distancing parade was conducted in honor of two seniors: TK Robinson and Zari Naylor. Both women were handing out treats to the visitors, all practicing social distancing during the current rules due…
Read MoreSolis signs to play at McMurry
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM School might be over early for the year, but the celebrations continued for Senior Mike Solis and his family. Solis signed his agreement to play golf for McMurry University Saturday afternoon (April 25) at his home with his family. “I chose McMurry University close to my family and friends. Also…
Read MoreSouthland track looks back on a season denied
(Editor’s Note: This is a part of a series of stories regarding the ending of the 2020 UIL spring sports season.) By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern Southland High School athletics were in good shape all year. The football team made it to playoffs, the boys’ basketball team had a win in their first District game…
Read MoreSadler signs to play at Wayland
Taelor Sadler has signed to play basketball for Wayland Baptist University. She did a virtual signing with her family and friends watching due to the current stay-at-home rules for COVID-19 protection. Sadler will be graduating from Southcrest Christian School in Lubbock. She has been a four-year letterman on the Lady Warriors basketball team. The team…
Read MorePair of Slaton seniors to sign letters to play college sports
COVID-19 may have kept high school athletes all across the state from competing, but it hasn’t kept two Slaton High School seniors from signing to universities. TK Robinson will be signing to run track, while Michael Solis will be signing to play golf. How and where they will sign depends on decisions made later this…
Read MoreTennis team waits out UIL delay to see if they finish out season
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tennis team had played two tournaments and one practice before the University Interscholastic League suspended the spring sports’ seasons out of precaution for COVID-19. That said, Head Coach Rebecca Castillo said the team had a decent start before the stoppage. “We have 14 returning players,” she said. In…
Read MoreRoosevelt Track reflects on current season, hopes to continue in May
(Editor’s Note: this is part of a continuing series on area High School sports as they wait to see if UIL will continue their season May 4.) By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern In light of the UIL suspensions of all sports activities for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Roosevelt High School girls…
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