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Tigers return to the field Friday to play Post

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton High School has had a rough two weeks going to all virtual learning, which also included the cancellation of two weeks of football and cross country. Now, the Tigers will resume action this Friday evening (Sept. 25) against Post. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. While the team has been…

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Roosevelt dominates in game against Dimmitt

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles continued their strong season with a 33-0 win for their homecoming game. Landers could not be happier with his team. “I was very proud the way the team played against Dimmitt. We faced some adversity early in the game and our team was able to respond and…

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Roosevelt XC excels in Plainview meet

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Roosevelt Eagles Cross Country Team competed in the Plainview XC Invitational. Head Coach Kim Clemmons said the meet was “huge,” but the team did well overall. In the boys’ race, Trace Weller finished in the fastest time with a 19:05 for 27th place. “This was his fastest time of…

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Slaton Cross Country returns Saturday

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton High School Cross Country teams have waited two weeks to race again due to COVID shutting down the school to virtual learning. Coach Landon Sims said though it was a learning experience for his team. “The lesson that all of us have learned from this is some things…

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Southland loses to Wilson, 50-72

The Southland Eagles lost to the Wilson Mustangs 72-50 during Southland’s homecoming game Sept. 18. The Eagles (0-4) will have a bye week this week, then play Sands Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. for their last game before District. The Mustangs won their first game of the season, and will play Hermleigh Friday evening (Sept.…

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Wilson XC competes in meet

Wilson Cross Country recently competed in the Plainview XC Invitational. Those running and their times for the two-mile race were Gabriella Varela (22:49), Gracie Robinson (18:34) and Jasmin Hinojosa (18:58).(Slatonite courtesy photo/ Ricardo Mata)

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Tigers gain skills in intrasquad practice

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM It may not have been the opponent they originally planned, but the Slaton Tiger Football team took to the field Friday evening (Aug. 14) for intraquad practice. The team was originally set to scrimmage with Stanton High School; however, the University Interscholastic League restricted teams to just one scrimmage this…

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Wilson strives to build team to compete in tough season

By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Wilson Mustangs had a tough season last year. The team finished third in their District; however, only the top two teams advanced. This year, they have a new District, new teams and a new opportunity to advance to playoffs. Coach Michael Garza said so far their first few days…

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Notice of Vacancy for Board of Trustee, District 2

(Editor’s note: this is a release from the Slaton Independent School District): Notice of Vacancy for Board of Trustee, District 2     Individuals interested in the board position must send a letter of interest to Mr. Carlos Bentancourt, President of the Board of Trustees, Administration Office, 140 E. Panhandle Street, Slaton, Texas 79364-4110    …

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