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Maddy Garza plays defense at the top of the key against Westbrook.

Maddy Garza plays defense at the top of the key against Westbrook.

Grady teams avenge losses, beats Westbrook

GRADY – Grady’s varsity and junior varsity girls started off 2020 with two big wins against Westbrook.

Stanton Junior High battles Colorado City, Forsan

COLORADO CITY – Stanton’s junior high basketball teams traveled to Colorado City last week for the first games since Christmas break and was in action this week against Forsan. Last week, the seventh grade boys B team lost to CCity. C. Gleghorn scored Stanton’s only two points.
Hailea Vera Cruz posts up in district action Tuesday night against Jim Ned.

Hailea Vera Cruz posts up in district action Tuesday night against Jim Ned.

Lady Buffs district woes continue with two more losses

STANTON – District troubles continued this week for Stanton’s varsity girls as they narrowly lost a road game to Coahoma last Friday and could keep pace with Jim Ned at home at home one Tuesday.
Cobe Cortez swings the ball during hardwood action against Westbrook.

Cobe Cortez swings the ball during hardwood action against Westbrook.

Varsity Wildcats are getting healthy, look to get back to winning

GRADY – Grady’s varsity boys’ basketball team has struggled over the past few weeks with injuries and added three more losses to the season record. On Jan. 3, Hermleigh took no prisoners in a 60-33 performance on its home court.
Cody Beasley drive the paint against Jim Ned Tuesday night in Stanton.

Cody Beasley drive the paint against Jim Ned Tuesday night in Stanton.

Coahoma, Jim Ned top Stanton in district games

STANTON – District action is in full swing this week with Coahoma and Jim Ned handing Stanton two losses. Coahoma barley held home court with a 45-43 victory. Stanton took a five-point lead early in the game but Coahoma chipped it away over the next 24 minutes to steal the victory.

Junior high Wildcats slip past Klondike, 25-22

GRADY – Grady’s junior high girls defeated Klondike 25-22 Monday in Grady in the first game back after the holiday break. Elena Jimenez tossed in eight points for Grady and Tatum North chipped in with five.
Grady’s Mercedes Jimenez gets fouled and makes the layup for a crucial three points during the Wildcats win over Westbrook Tuesday night in Grady.

Grady’s Mercedes Jimenez gets fouled and makes the layup for a crucial three points during the Wildcats win over Westbrook Tuesday night in Grady.

Stanton rallies to beat Clyde 46-45

STANTON - The Lady Buffs rallied from a double digit deficit to beat Clyde Tuesday night in Stanton. Stanton started off slow scoring just 16 points in the first half. Clyde was hitting almost everything for a 28 point half.
Jordan brothers help propel Lubbock Cooper Pirates to historic season

Jordan brothers help propel Lubbock Cooper Pirates to historic season

Jordan brothers help propel Lubbock Cooper Pirates to historic season

LUBBOCK - 2019 was a history making season for the 13-2 Lubbock Cooper Pirates football team. Kyler Jordan and Kelan Jordan are shown above holding the Region 1 Class 5A-Division II regional championship trophy.

Lady Buffs start district 0-2

STANTON – Stanton’s varsity girls struggled with their first week of district basketball action losing two games to Anson and Colorado City. On Dec. 17, Anson jumped on Stanton early and never looked back winning 60-22.

Smith, Hayes recognized by MRT

WEST TEXAS - For a third year, the Midland Reporter Telegram has released its Football Postseason All-Star Team. Selections to the team were voted on by the Reporter-Telegram sports staff.