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Sports & Schools

STATE BOUND

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STATE BOUND The Jayton High School UIL Congressional Team, under the sponsorship of coach Hillary Bleiker, secured four of the top five spots. Alana Croft, who took 1st place, and Joel Williams, who took 3rd place, are headed to State competition. Jarret Herzog, in 4th Place, and Jayme Braly, in 5th Place, are State alternates.

BIG BULLDOG WEEK

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BIG BULLDOG WEEK The Spur Bulldogs defeated Meadow 63–14 to win the bi-district crown Friday night in Hermleigh. On Sunday, the Bulldogs were the featured team on the End Zone on KCBD-TV-Channel 11/Lubbock for the first time in the show’s history. The team was interviewed by sports reporter Ronald Clark; view it at www.kcbd.com/2021/11/14/ end-zone-team-week-spur-bulldogs/

11TH QUARTERFINALS

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11TH QUARTERFINALS In last Thursday’s Class 1A DII bi-district matchup between Jayton and Benjamin, the Jaybirds prevailed 52–41 at Greyhound Field in Knox City, earning a regional quarterfinals bid. This Friday’s game, Nov. 19, will be versus the Loraine Bulldogs in Trent at 7 p.m. Friday night’s playoff marks the Jaybirds’ 11th trip to the quarterfinals.

Hamilton, Walker each hit 1,000 rushing mark en route to playoffs

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In the 1930 Spur 11-man football team season, the Bulldogs set the all-time Texas state record with the most points ever scored in a high school football game when they demolished the Lorenzo Hornets on Nov. 7, 1930, 186 to 0.

Jayton falls short in district bid

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At halftime at Matador’s Burleson Field, the Jayton Jaybirds found themselves tied against the number 1 team in Texas 1A Division 2.

PLAYOFF BOUND

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PLAYOFF BOUND

GOLD STAR WINNER

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GOLD STAR WINNER Bucki Smith of Spur was recognized by the Dickens County 4-H chapter with the Gold Star award, the highest honor that a member can earn. Smith was honored for her years of service, achievements and membership in the organization by extension agent Rusty Lanier.

DICKENS HONORS

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DICKENS HONORS The 4-H Chapter of Dickens County honored its members at the end of October with its annual recognition ceremony.

Rangers lose one-point heartbreaker to Jaguars

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The Patton Springs Rangers faced off against the Guthrie Jaguars this past Thursday night for what would be their final game of the season. With several seniors on each team, this one turned out to be a fight until the end.

ALL STATE

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ALL STATE Ben Blankenship, Cody Redding and Robert Lowery were recognized as All State at the State XC meet last week in Round Rock. Last week was also the first time in history when JGISD boys and girls both qualified and competed together at the state XC meet.