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No state title this year for former Stanton coach

No state title this year for former Stanton coach

No state title this year for former Stanton coach

AUSTIN – Richland Springs athletic director and head coach Jerry Burkhart is no stranger to headlines and controversy after winning nine state championship in six-man football and amassing an impressive 23213 record.
Kress too much for Grady, wins 72-22

Kress too much for Grady, wins 72-22

Kress too much for Grady, wins 72-22

KRESS – The Grady Wildcats continue to play hard each week but once again came up short losing to Kress 72-22. Marcus Brown led the Wildcats offense throwing 2 of 4 passes for 48 yards and two interceptions. Hunter McAnally was 1 of 2 for 11 yards.
Bearkats shred Chargers, set sites on Tigers

Bearkats shred Chargers, set sites on Tigers

Bearkats shred Chargers, set sites on Tigers

MIDLAND – The No. 4 Garden City Bearkats had a perfect performance last week destroying the Trinity of Midland Chargers 61-0. Garden City made sure there would not be a third quarter as the Bearkats scored eight times in the first quarter.
Forson once again best Buffalo team in Basin

Forson once again best Buffalo team in Basin

Forson once again best Buffalo team in Basin

FORSAN – The Battle of the Buffaloes was once again won by the Black and White as Forsan beat Stanton 34-14 Friday night at Buffalo Stadium in Forsan. Forsan used a big first quarter to take a 13-0 lead and went up big, 27-0 after scoring two more touchdowns in the third quarter.

Junior varsity Bearkats thump Yellowjackets, 34-18

MENARD - Thursday night, the Garden City junior varsity football team traveled to Menard and came away with a convincing win to move their record to 2-0 on the year. The Bearkats defense did not allow the Yellowjacket’s air attack to get going.
Eagle’s offense proves too much for Wildcat’s defense

Eagle’s offense proves too much for Wildcat’s defense

Eagle’s offense proves too much for Wildcat’s defense

O’DONNELL – The O’Donnell Eagles defended their home field last Thursday beating the Grady Wildcats 54-26. At times, Grady looked unstoppable with huge offensive gains and big defensive stops.
Rivas captures 2nd at  Lubbock Tournament

Rivas captures 2nd at Lubbock Tournament

Rivas captures 2nd at Lubbock Tournament

LUBBOCK - Kyler Rivas, a sixth grader at Greenwood Middle School participated at the Burgess-Rushing Tennis Center Tournament and fought a tough opponent from Abilene to take the runner up spot, Saturday, August 27th in Lubbock.

Buff’s offense struggles, gets shut-out by Merkel

MERKEL – Merkel and Stanton faced off in a defensive battle last Friday and for the second straight year, Merkel beat the Buffaloes by shutout at Badger Stadium in Merkel. After last week’s offensive explosion, many had Stanton beating Merkel by a couple scores.
No. 4 Bearkats destroy Menard, 54-8

No. 4 Bearkats destroy Menard, 54-8

No. 4 Bearkats destroy Menard, 54-8

GARDEN CITY – The No.4 Garden City Bearkats were firing on all cylinders last week blowing past the Menard Yellowjackets 54-8. The Bearkats found the endzone eight times in the mercy-rule shortened game with six touchdowns through the air and the other two scores on the ground.
Wildcats fall to Bulldogs, look to bounce back against Eagles

Wildcats fall to Bulldogs, look to bounce back against Eagles

Wildcats fall to Bulldogs, look to bounce back against Eagles

– The Grady Wildcats opened their football season on the road against the Amherst Bulldogs in Bulldog Stadium. Despite a great effort, the Wildcats fell 32-6. “I was pleased with the way we stayed disciplined throughout most of the game,” said Grady coach Jourmain Matta.