Area Sports
Learning how to improve baseball skills
Campers learned a variety of hitting, batting and pitching skills at the 2019 Slaton Tiger Baseball Camp, which was conducted June 11-13 at the baseball field. The camp was directed by Slaton High School baseball Coach Dilon Chancellor and assisted by Jace Chancellor and Johnny Gaines. (Submitted photo)
Read MoreTigerettes named to TGCA All State Track, Field Team
Slaton High School Juniors TK Robinson, Xazari Naylor, Kamryn Gibbs, and Zanady Coronado, pictured here at the University Interscholastic League State Track and Field meet, were all named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-State Track and Field Teams recently. The team competed in the 4X100 and 4X200 at State, receiving a bronze and silver…
Read MoreDiamond Elite 13/14 wins Tri County Championship
The Slaton Diamond Elite won the Tri County Championship in Ralls recently. Family and friends are proud of these boys, who worked so hard to make it to the championship. Pictured are, from left, back row, Head Coach Alex Garcia, Nate Perez, Donovan Rubio, Assistant Coach Chris Anzley, CJ Anzley, Dominic Varela, Jeredan Wallingsford and…
Read MoreKlemke’s catches on fire, buildings destroyed
Slaton Fire Department works to extinguish a fire at Klemke’s Sausage factory this morning (June 15) at Garza and 10th St. The fire broke out around 3 a.m. this morning. The building, which housed Klemke’s Sausage Haus and antique store, along with the Slaton Family Medical Clinic, were consumed. Night workers were inside Klemke’s but…
Read MoreCelebrating a great Little League season
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The 2019 Little League teams were honored Sunday (June 9) during closing ceremonies at Englund Field. The teams received medals and rings and were recognized for their season. Special awards were given out to the most improved on each team, several coaches were honored for going above and beyond during…
Read MoreSlaton athletes to compete in upcoming All Star games
Three Slaton High School athletes will be participating in upcoming All-Star games. Kamryn Gibbs has been selected to play in the TGCA All Star game in Arlington on July 9. This is a huge honor as only 28 Juniors from across the state in 1A-4A are playing in it. There is also a 5A-6A game.…
Read MoreAll 4 Tigerette softball seniors named to THSCA Academic All State Team
All 4 Tigerette softball seniors named to THSCA Academic All State Team. Congratulations to: • Addi Sackett – Second Team • Jaysnda Torres – Second Team • Aryanna Zapata- Second Team • Lizzie Thomas – Honorable Mention
Read MoreTigerettes run-rule Brownfield to advance to Regional Semis
By Tyler Tyre Slatonite Intern Tigerette softball made history this weekend, advancing to the Regional Semifinal round of the playoffs for the first time in program history with a 11-1 win over Brownfield in the Quarterfinals. Slaton gained the lead right away in the game, scoring two runs in the first inning. Lizzie Thomas started…
Read MoreGirls win 2 medals in relays, boys strong at State track meet
Slaton had an amazing state meet in track, with both the girls and boys placing well in their events. The girls medaled in both relays. A team of Kamryn Gibbs, Zanady Coronado, Xazari Naylor and Ta’kaja Robinson came in third in the 4×100 meters with a time of 48.54 seconds, the same team came in…
Read MoreTigerettes score 39 runs in 2 games to advance
By Tyler Tyre Slatonite Intern Slaton overcame Kermit in the Area round of the playoffs over the weekend. Winning both games in a three game series to advance to the Regional Quarterfinals. In the first game, the Tigerettes jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, with Kamryn Gibbs picking up a…
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