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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.

Junior varsity Buffs win, lose district games by the narrowest of margins

STANTON – The Lady Buffaloes junior varsity basketball team had two super close games before Christmas break with Stanton winning one game by one point and losing the other by one point. On Dec. 17, Stanton traveled to Anson for the first district game of the season.
Stanton beat Pecos in the Hooptown Classic at Stanton High School. The Lady Buffs host Colorado City on Friday and will play in the Caprock Classic on Dec. 27 & 28.

Stanton beat Pecos in the Hooptown Classic at Stanton High School. The Lady Buffs host Colorado City on Friday and will play in the Caprock Classic on Dec. 27 & 28.

JV Buffs fill in and Hooptown Classic

STANTON – Stanton’s junior varsity basketball team was not on the original roster for the Pinky Jones Hooptown Classic but after some teams failed to show, the Buffs answered the call to go head-to-head against varsity competition. Stanton opened the tournament against Wink’s varsity.

Borden beats Grady 51-18

BORDEN COUNTY - The Borden County Coyotes got the best of the Grady Wildcats Monday night with a 51-18 victory. Grady had the lead after the first quarter but that was the last time the Wildcats were in front as Borden County found its offensive rhythm and was almost unstoppable.
Ethan Quaid hits a pair of free throws for the Stanton Buffaloes against Hereford at the Annual Pinky Jones Hooptown Classic.

Ethan Quaid hits a pair of free throws for the Stanton Buffaloes against Hereford at the Annual Pinky Jones Hooptown Classic.

Grady competes in Ira Bulldog Tournament

IRA - The Grady varsity boys basketball team competed in the Ira Bulldog Tournament over the weekend. Grady started the weekend against O’Donnell. The Wildcats played well in the first half but everything fell apart in the second half allowing O’Donnel a 55-31 victory.

Grady junior high drops two games

BORDEN COUNTY - Grady 7th & 8th grade took losses at Borden County on Monday. 7th grade lost 51-7. Selig Burge scored four, Ariana Rodriguez one, Rylan O'Donnell one, and Nayce McMorries one. 8th grade lost 48-13. Elena Jimenez had eight, Samantha Griffin three, and Tatum North two.

Stanton takes third in Hooptown Classic

STANTON – Stanton’s varsity boys’ basketball team finished third in the Pinky Jones Hooptown Classic over the weekend at Stanton High School. The Buffs blew past Wink to open the tournament but fell short against Hereford to finish pool play with the second seed.

Freshman fall to Hillcrest 54-42

MIDLAND - Stanton’s freshman basketball team traveled to Midland on Tuesday to battle Hillcrest. Hillcrest took the early 14-7 lead and had a 24-13 advantage. The Buffs performed better in the second half but Hillcrest was too tough winning 54-42. R. Andler led Stanton with 16 points and E.