Sports & Schools

COMMUNITY MEMBER OF THE MONTH

COMMUNITY MEMBER OF THE MONTH Jayton Jaybirds head coach Josh Stanaland (left) was honored by the Kent County Lions Club as their Community Member of the Month at the cub’s January 10 meeting in Jayton. Presenting the award was club president Jake Edwards.

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Gamma Eta remembers the late Lindy Stafford

The Gamma Eta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International held its January 10, 2022 meeting at Lubbock Christian University’s library. Ten members present enjoyed a meal provided by the Lubbock Hostess Group.

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WINNING STREAK

WINNING STREAK The Spur Spurettes continued on their district winning streak by defeating the Motley County Lady Matadors 63 to 20. The Spurettes are 20–6, 3–0 in district and at press time were ranked #22 in the state. They were to face the #11 Jayton Lady Jays Tuesday night in a big 5–1A clash. The Spur Bulldogs currently tied with the Jayton Jaybirds for the district lead were to face Jayton Tuesday night as well.

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Western Rolling Plains Chemical Conference set for Jan. 27 in Spur

The 2022 Western Rolling Plains Chemical Conference will be held Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Spur Community Center in Spur, according to Dickens County Extension agent Rusty Lanier.

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Spur girls #25, Jayton girls #11 in Top 25 basketball poll

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SPUR WINS

SPUR WINS Friday night every Spur basketball team won, including the varsity Bulldogs, who defeated Crosbyton 32–24.

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DISTRICT WIN

DISTRICT WIN The #11 in the state Jayton Lady Jays defeated the Motley County Lady Matadors in their district opener Friday night at home. They prevailed over Motley 71–25.

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South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up To Award a Minimum of $20,000 in Scholarships

South Plains Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up will award a minimum of $20,000 in scholarships to South Plains Electric members. The scholarship is available to high school seniors who are members, spouse or child of a member, or those whose legal guardian is a member or landlord is a member.

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Big Buck Contest winners announced by Spur’s Star Feed & Seed

Star Feed & Seed of Spur held its 2021–22 Big Buck Contest throughout deer season, with hunters harvesting animals in Dickens and adjoining counties eligible. Winners were announced last week in several categories.