Area Sports
Tigerettes hope to have chance at State gold in 2020
By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern The suspension of contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts by the University Interscholastic League until May 4 due to the current pandemic has all high school athletes feeling the concern their season may be over for the year – or completely if a senior. Despite this, during this hiatus, Slaton High…
Read MoreTiger Track waits to see if they can finish season
By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern The spread of COVID-19 around the country led UIL to suspend all contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts until May 4, according to a post by the University Interscholastic League. It was amended later to follow the same delays as school reopening. Along with the rest of Slaton High School’s sports…
Read MoreTiger baseball wanting chance to play more games
(Editor’s Note: this week’s stories are part of a series focusing on athletics and academics during their current suspension due to COVID-19.) By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigers Baseball team has an overall record of 6-6, including tournament and regular season games. The Tigers have been unable to play since the UIL suspension…
Read MoreGolf teams reflect on current ‘season to remember’
By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern Due to the spread of COVID-19 around the country, many sports have been put on hold, with their future unclear as the situation with the virus develops. For Louisa Gonzales, Slaton High School’s Head Golf Coach, the uncertainty on whether or not the season will continue has been disappointing. “I…
Read MoreSoftball at standstill, but hopeful to continue quest
(Editor’s Note: this is the first in a series of stories focusing on athletics and academics during their current suspension due to COVID-19.) By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tigerette Softball field currently is eerily silent for it to be spring. No crack of the bat, the slap of the ball in the catcher’s…
Read MoreState Bound
Josh Chavarin was the first Tiger in Slaton High School history to be named Regional Champion, winning first in the 148 pound weight division at the Region I, Division III Regional Powerlifting Meet in Sundown. Also medaling were Eddie Betancourt with fourth place in the 148 pound weight class and Colton Engle, fifth place medalist…
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Tigerettes open strong with 2-0 start in District By Joshua Bray Slatonite Intern The Slaton softball team started District play strong. The Tigerettes, led by Coach Brandon Langston, won both of their opening District games against Abernathy and Brownfield. The Tigerettes won a home game against the Abernathy Lady Lopes Tuesday (March 10), with a…
Read MoreTrack teams do well in tough Lubbock-Cooper meet
The Slaton Tiger and Tigerette Track teams competed in the Lubbock Cooper High School meet Thursday (March 12). Boys Head Coach Jacob Dangerfield was impressed at how well the team did overall. “We did a tremendous job improving our times for the year but we are becoming more mentally tough,” he said. Top finishers for…
Read MoreRamos places 3rd to advance to state; Cogburn 5th at Regional
The Slaton High School girls powerlifting team competed at Regional this past week in Seagraves. Alice Cogburn, left, placed fifth overall in the 105 pound weight class, while Amaya Ramos placed third in the 165 pound weight class and qualified for State. Ramos will compete March 20 at State in Waco. Also competing in Regional…
Read MoreGolf teams compete in style with new uniforms, help
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger and Tigerette golf teams have been busy competing in several tournaments this season. In their most recent tournament, the Coahoma Invitational at the Comanche Trail Golf Course in Big Spring, the girls placed third while the boys finished in fifth. “We had a great time playing a…
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