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The 2000 Farwell girls basketball team made history and inspired the next generation. This year's squad has the program ...
02/27/2025

The 2000 Farwell girls basketball team made history and inspired the next generation. This year's squad has the program back in the state final.

The Plainsmen played in their first state semifinal since 1990 on Tuesday at Hardin-Simmons.
02/26/2025

The Plainsmen played in their first state semifinal since 1990 on Tuesday at Hardin-Simmons.

Chavez shook off a rough third quarter to deliver a key bucket in Monterey's semifinal win Tuesday.
02/26/2025

Chavez shook off a rough third quarter to deliver a key bucket in Monterey's semifinal win Tuesday.

Swimmers from Lubbock High and Lubbock-Cooper came home with silver medals after competing at the UIL state meet Saturda...
02/25/2025

Swimmers from Lubbock High and Lubbock-Cooper came home with silver medals after competing at the UIL state meet Saturday in Austin.

The Nazareth girls have made the state tournament more times than not during Kambri Cleavinger's life. She contributed t...
02/25/2025

The Nazareth girls have made the state tournament more times than not during Kambri Cleavinger's life. She contributed to the program's latest trip Monday.

Nazareth and Jayton met Monday at the Rip Griffin Center to decide a spot in the state championship in San Antonio.
02/25/2025

Nazareth and Jayton met Monday at the Rip Griffin Center to decide a spot in the state championship in San Antonio.

Jackson caught the attention of the opposing coach Friday, and her coach believes more Division I teams will be calling ...
02/22/2025

Jackson caught the attention of the opposing coach Friday, and her coach believes more Division I teams will be calling about the growing standout.

The teams met Friday in Sweetwater with a trip to the state semifinals on the line.
02/22/2025

The teams met Friday in Sweetwater with a trip to the state semifinals on the line.

A dominant second quarter gave Idalou an edge it never relinquished against City View, sending the Lady Cats back to the...
02/22/2025

A dominant second quarter gave Idalou an edge it never relinquished against City View, sending the Lady Cats back to the state semifinals.

The Monterey Lady Plainsmen led the Argyle Lady Eagles the entire game at the Region I-5A Division II final basketball g...
02/22/2025

The Monterey Lady Plainsmen led the Argyle Lady Eagles the entire game at the Region I-5A Division II final basketball game in Abilene.

Monterey added to its big playoff wins over the past four seasons to advance to the state semifinals for the first time ...
02/21/2025

Monterey added to its big playoff wins over the past four seasons to advance to the state semifinals for the first time in more than three decades.

Stacy Godfrey took over during a rocky time for Lorenzo boys basketball. The district rewarded his leadership, and it co...
02/21/2025

Stacy Godfrey took over during a rocky time for Lorenzo boys basketball. The district rewarded his leadership, and it continues to pay off two years later.

The Hornets came back to take down Whitharral in Thursday's area-round playoff game at Frenship.
02/21/2025

The Hornets came back to take down Whitharral in Thursday's area-round playoff game at Frenship.

Revenge wasn't on Jim Ned's mind, but the team played well enough to get it in Tuesday's region semifinal.
02/19/2025

Revenge wasn't on Jim Ned's mind, but the team played well enough to get it in Tuesday's region semifinal.

In a rematch of a 2024 region final, the teams met Tuesday at Howard College.
02/19/2025

In a rematch of a 2024 region final, the teams met Tuesday at Howard College.

Brooklyn Birkenfeld had felt the exhilaration of a state title and anguish of coming up short. She's using both to guide...
02/18/2025

Brooklyn Birkenfeld had felt the exhilaration of a state title and anguish of coming up short. She's using both to guide Nazareth girls basketballl.

Makylee Baldwin showed her offensive versatility Monday in Farwell's closest game since New Year's Eve.
02/18/2025

Makylee Baldwin showed her offensive versatility Monday in Farwell's closest game since New Year's Eve.

The teams met for the fourth time in two seasons, including a matchup in the same round last year.
02/18/2025

The teams met for the fourth time in two seasons, including a matchup in the same round last year.

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Frenship senior Evan Johnson discusses the Tigers’ nine-run sixth inning, which he started with a two RBI base hit, after the team had 12 days off and a 30-minute pregame lightning delay.

Levelland sophomore Blake Klose comments on the team’s win, how Estacado’s seventh-inning run affected the Lobos and scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth.

Coronado pitcher Preston Schmid evaluates his performance and how he and the Mustangs’ defense were able to work out of bases-loaded situations tonight before facing Lubbock High again on Thursday.

Coronado seniors Kyrstyn Dominguez and Lexi De La Cruz comment on how special it was for three of last year’s seniors to present them with the bi-district trophy, combining for six goals and keys to keep things rolling against Canutillo on Monday.

Monterey’s Alexis Lusk explains how she was able to be successful at shortstop while Tatiana Trotter talks about her three-run homer and limiting Abilene Wylie’s scoring following the Lady Plainsmen’s district-opening win.

Monterey senior Jayden Johns describes what it means to him to win district (which included a water bath for coach Simon Hernandez at the 15-second mark), scoring the Plainsmen’s lone goal today and competing with Lubbock-Cooper’s Skye Cobb, who also scored.

Lubbock-Cooper’s Jude Cook comments on what it means to him to be able to play this season and how the Pirates put together a five-run fifth inning against San Angelo Central while limiting the Bobcats’ scoring.

Lubbock Christian’s Abbie Crow compares this year’s Lady Eagles state semifinal team to last year’s in addition to explaining how defense factored into the early lead and getting to the state title game following the state semifinal victory.

Brownfield juniors Dabria Blackwell and Gabi Fields talk about fourth-quarter adjustments, overcoming Ponder’s press late and becoming the second team in program history to make the state title game.

Lubbock-Cooper offensive guard Chase Rodriguez signed his national letter of intent to play football at Louisiana-Monroe today. Here’s Pirates coach Chip Darden on what makes Rodriguez unique both on and off the field.

Shallowater coach Chuck Darden sums up the loss to Brownfield. The Fillies ended their season with a 27-1 overall record. Video: Amanda Michael/Lubbock A-J

The moment Brownfield realized it was heading to the Class 3A state semifinals. Video by Amanda Michael/Lubbock A-J

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