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Stanton
- The Stanton Buffaloes packed plenty of offense — and a dominant pitching performance — into a full weekend at Reagan County.From a 14-0 shutout to a 17-strikeout masterpiece, Stanton displayed both its explosive upside and the areas it will continue sharpening as district play approaches.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Lady Buffs bounce back with grit-filled weekend
Stanton
- The Stanton Lady Buffs didn’t let a rocky start define their weekend.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Garden City Bearkats opened the Class A playoffs with a commanding 60–31 bi-district win over Menard, but their run ended in the Area Round with a 46–33 loss to Buena Vista. photo by Janie Fryar
Lady Kats dominate District 11‑1A All-District Honors
Garden City
The Garden City Lady Kats capped another outstanding season with multiple players earning recognition in the 2026 District 11‑1A All-District selections.Karly Baker was named District MVP, while Lacy Seidenberger and Emy Schwartz earned Defensive MVP honors.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Wildcats advance past Meadow, fall to Crosbyton in Area Round
Lubbock
- The Grady Wildcats opened their postseason with a bi-district victory over Meadow, defeating the Broncos 57–44 last Tuesday at Lamesa High School.Trailing by a narrow margin at halftime, Grady mounted a strong second-half performance, outscoring Meadow 23–13 in the final quarter.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Grady’s Knight Durham scores a tough two points during bi-district action against Meadow at Lamesa High School on Tuesday.
Durham, Creech power Grady past Meadow; Wildcats advance to area round
Lamesa
- The Grady Wildcats are playing their best basketball at the right time.Behind a dominant fourth quarter and big nights from Knight Durham and Wyatt Creech, Grady pulled away late to defeat Meadow, 5744, on Feb. 24 at Lamesa High School in postseason bidistrict action.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Lady Cats fight back but fall short to Meadow
O’donnell
- The Grady Lady Cats saw their season come to a close Tuesday night in the Bi-District round of the playoffs, falling to Meadow Lady Broncos by a 53-48 margin. The loss ends a competitive season for Grady with a 17-12 overall record.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Garden City’s Ivy Braden (4) and Jasmine Nunez (12) didn’t let Rankin’s offense breathe during the Lady Kats Area Championship victory last Friday at Midland Christian.
Lady Kats claim area title in dominant fashion, cap playoff run with regional semifinal appearance
Midland
- The Garden City Lady Kats put together a postseason run that showcased both their dominance and their determination, advancing to the regional semifinals before closing the year with heads held high.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Bearkats bring the heat: Garden City roars past Menard
San Angelo
- When the lights came on in San Angelo on Tuesday night, the Garden City Bearkats made sure everyone in the gym knew one thing — they didn’t make the trip just to play. They came to punch a ticket.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Stanton first baseman Kolton Bruner with the big stretch to get the out at first. photo provided by D’Lee Cook Photography
Buffaloes split four-game stretch, explode for 53 hits
Stanton
- The Stanton Buffaloes packed four games into a busy stretch from Feb. 19-23, showcasing explosive offense, dominant pitching performances and a pair of nail-biting losses.Stanton opened the week in commanding fashion, rolling past the Ballinger Bearcats 12-2 on Feb. 19 in Bangs.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Lady Cats claim first place at Ratliff Ranch; Marler earns tournament champion honors
Odessa
- The Grady Lady Cats golf team opened its spring season in impressive fashion at the Ratliff Ranch Golf Tournament held Feb. 23, 2026, earning first place as a team with a combined score of 420.
Thursday, February 26, 2026