Area Sports
10 run inning propels Tigerettes over Muleshoe
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM 7 and 13: The pair is seen as the luckiest and unluckiest numbers out there. It also was the final score Thursday evening (April 25) in Sundown as the Tigerettes took on the Muleshoe Lady Mules. For the Tigerettes however, 13 was their lucky number and they hoisted the golden glove trophy after winning 13-7 in Bi-District play. The…
Read MoreTigers honor seniors in last game of season
By Tyler Tyre Slatonite Intern The Tigers were unable to come away with a victory on their senior night, falling to Brownfield by a score of 17-4 to end Slaton’s season. For first year Head Coach Dilon Chancellor, this senior class meant a lot, as this was his first group of seniors to see go since returning to take the reins of his hometown program.…
Read MoreGolf season ends at Regionals
The Tigerettes had a strong day at the Regional Golf Tournament, but were not able to advance to State, coming in second in their group. Deauna Garcia shot a 96 for Slaton, while Summer Flores shot a 98, Mallory Rivera shot a 105, Madison Mosako shot a 110 and Araceli Valdez shot a 119. Mike Solis put up a…
Read MoreTigers, Tigerettes qualify runners to compete at State track
It was a strong Regional meet for the Slaton track teams when they competed April 26 and 27 at Abilene Christian University. The Tigers were guaranteed to advance to state in two events, while the Tigerettes advanced in five events. The team of Eli Martinez, Zephron Ortiz, Ta’Shawn Tipton and Kevondrick Gober won regional championships in both the 4×100 and 4×200 meter relays, qualifying for state in the…
Read MoreTigerettes clinch second place in District with wins
By Tyler Tyre Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigerettes held senior night last Tuesday, April 16 and came away with a big victory. They beat Idalou 8-0 and sent the team’s seniors off with a victory in their final home game. For head coach Brandon Langston the night was special, as this was the first group…
Read MoreTigers split District games, to host senior night Saturday
The Tigers fell to Idalou last Tuesday by a score of 6-5 in a game where Slaton lead for a majority but could not hang on for a victory. The Tigers jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the first inning. Matt Vigil reached on an error to score Jet Smith to start off the…
Read MoreSHS track teams earn honors at Area meet
Girls Track The Tigerettes won an Area championship in track this week, with six athletes advancing to Regionals to compete in seven different events. Ta’kaja Robinson won an individual Area championship with a jump of 35 feet, 8.5 inches, while Ti’Alice Young came in second with a jump of 34 feet, 11.5 inches. Robinson also…
Read MoreSmith signs letter to Wayland Baptist
Gerald Jeston Smith signed his letter of intent to attend Wayland Baptist University Monday morning at Slaton High School. He was surrounded by family, friends, and peers as he signed his letter of intent to attend the university and play baseball. Smith currently is in his senior year playing for the Tigers in baseball. He…
Read MoreOlympic running
Zarin Powell runs down the track to the cheers of his fellow Special Olympians, family and friends Friday during a track meet in Slaton. Weather postponed the events in Lubbock, but are rescheduled for May 11. (Slatonite photo/Gloria Olivares)
Read MoreTigerettes split games, remain second in District
By Tyler Tyre Slatonite Intern The Slaton Tigerettes got a big win over Denver City last Tuesday (April 9), beating the Fillies by a score of 11-7 in a back and forth game. Denver City jumped out to an early lead over Slaton in the top of the first, scoring two runs. But the Tigers…
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