Area Sports
Tigers 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…
Read MoreSlaton XC competes strong in Lubbock Invitational
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton boys and girls track teams competed in the Lubbock Invitational Saturday afternoon (Sept. 25), the first of several meets at Mae Simmons Park. The boys team finished eighth overall while the girls placed 20th. Coach Landon Sims said this was a good way to start preparing for District,…
Read MoreSlaton earns 1st win of the season against Cougars
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigers won their first game of the season Friday (Sept. 17) with a 40-0 win on Homecoming versus Odessa Compass Academy. The first quarter of the game began with a kickoff to the Tigers, who started with good field position. They drove the whole way down the field…
Read MoreEagles continue winning streak over Dimmit, 56-6
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles continued their streak this season defeating the Littlefield Wildcats 56-6 Friday (Sept. 17) in Dimmitt. Head Coach Matt Landers said the team keeps getting better each week, but still can keep improving. “(We) still have some work to do, but we are getting better. Dimmitt was a…
Read MoreXC Boys take 1st, girls 4th in Plainview Invitational
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger Cross Country teams got a taste of how District was shaping up Saturday morning (Sept. 18) when they competed in the Plainview Invitational. The boys won the meet with 34 points, while the girls finished fourth with 92 points. The lowest score, based on individual finishes, determines…
Read MoreTigers dealt a 2nd loss in a row by Abernathy, 46-8
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern This week the Slaton Tigers traveled to Antelope Stadium in Abernathy for their second regular season game. The Tigers were looking to bounce back off of a 29-8 loss to Snyder. Instead, Slaton lost to the Antelopes 46-8 Friday evening (Sept. 3). In the first quarter, Abernathy scored on a…
Read MoreBoys earn 1st place, girls 4th in Slaton Invitational
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Tiger Cross Country teams made the most of their home meet Saturday morning (Sept. 4) during the Slaton Invitational at the Old Slaton Golf Course. Coach Landon Sims said the meet went well, and they learned a lot while hosting the meet. “The race course was very challenging.…
Read MoreRoosevelt shuts out New Home 49-0 to extend winning streak
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Roosevelt continued its winning streak Friday evening (Sept. 3), defeating the New Home Leopards 49-0. Coach Matt Landers said there were a lot of “good things” that came from the game. “It was a great test for our secondary to see where they are at since we haven’t seen a spread…
Read MoreSlaton struggles in home opener to Snyder
By Nolan Alexander Slatonite Intern Slaton lost to Snyder 29-8 Friday (Aug. 27) in their season opener at home against Snyder Tigers. It was also Senior Night. Snyder struck first with an 11-yard rushing touchdown, this only to be matched by an 82-yard rushing touchdown by Slaton’s Jacorien Doss, followed by a successful two-point conversion…
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