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Grady guard Frankie Jimenez runs the Wildcat’s offense during nondistrict action earlier this season.

Grady guard Frankie Jimenez runs the Wildcat’s offense during nondistrict action earlier this season.

Junior high Buffaloes close up shop

STANTON – Basketball is officially over for Stanton Junior High. Last Monday, three Stanton teams were in action against Odessa Compass. The seventh grade girls game was dominated by Stanton with the Buffaloes cranking out 33 points. Alessandra Glover was electric with an 18 point performance.

District woes continue for Lady Buffs

STANTON – The Stanton High School girls’ basketball teams battled Reagan County and Coahoma in crucial basketball games that had playoff implications.
Tyler Benedict

Tyler Benedict

Buffaloes split district games with Reagan County, Coahoma

STANTON – It was an up and down week for the Stanton Buffaloes as both the varsity and junior varsity teams split their district games with their opponents. Last Tuesday, the varsity boys had a sluggish third quarter which led to a 42-28 loss to Reagan County.

Grady junior high destroys TLCA, falls short against Garden City

GRADY – Grady’s junior high Wildcats continued their district battles this past weeks with games against Midland TLCA and Garden City. On Saturday, Grady took square aim at Midland TLCA. Despite a slow start the Wildcats finished with a flurry winning 27-3.
Frankie Jimenez

Frankie Jimenez

Grady clips Bearkats 33-30; playoff hopes dashed with loss

GARDEN CITY – The Grady Wildcats picked up a much-needed district victory last Friday on the road in Garden City but a loss Tuesday night to Borden County ended the Wildcats playoff hopes. A fast start gave the Wildcats a 12-2 lead before Garden City trimmed the advantage to 20-15 by halftime.

Junior high Buffaloes play Crane over the weekend

STANTON – Stanton’s junior high teams were in action last weekend against the Crane Golden Cranes. The seventh-grade girls had an exciting game that started with an 11-3 run by Crane.
Stanton post Tyler Benedict

Stanton post Tyler Benedict

Stanton post Tyler Benedict

Stanton post Tyler Benedict has been a big timer performer leading the Buffs in scoring several times this season. The Buffs look to close out district strong and earn a spot in the UIL State Playoffs.>

Junior varsity Buffaloes almost sweep weekly competition

STANTON – Stanton’s two junior varsity teams were one point away from a perfect week but had to settle for three victories out of four games. The junior varsity girls first game was a stunning 48-0 shellacking of Odessa Compass.

Klondike Cougars top Grady Wildcats

KLONDIKE - Grady’s and Klondike’s junior high girls basketball teams faced off Monday. Klondike jumped out to the early lead and held on for the victory. Scoring for Grady were: Raegan Dennis 2 points, Rylan O'Donnell 2 points, Selig Burge 2 points.

Junior varsity Cats’ district woes continue

GRADY – The Grady Wildcats junior varsity started the season almost unbeatable but has struggled as of late and lost two more district games this past week. Grady had a decent first quarter taking an 11-8 lead but Sands rallied to take a 22-19 halftime lead.