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Grady answers coach’s challenge, blanks Trent 58-0

— Shawn Rogers wanted his Grady Wildcats to start faster.They answered with a shutout.Grady overwhelmed Trent 58-0 Friday night, Sept. 11, improving to 3-0 and continuing an impressive start to the 2026 season.
Stanton’s Addi Saddler lines up a kill during non-district volleyball action earlier this season.

Stanton’s Addi Saddler lines up a kill during non-district volleyball action earlier this season.

Stanton cross country battles deep field at LCU Chap Invite

— Stanton's cross country teams faced a large field Saturday, Sept. 12, at the LCU Chap Invite, with the Buffaloes posting solid team finishes in both junior high divisions at the Lubbock Christian University Cross Country Course.
Grady girls capture third at Iraan Invitational

Grady girls capture third at Iraan Invitational

Grady girls capture third at Iraan Invitational

-The Grady Lady Wildcats continued to make strides on the cross country course last week, turning in a strong team performance at the Iraan Invitational.Grady’s varsity girls finished third overall, with two Lady Wildcats earning top-10 finishes and medals.
Garden City shines at Iraan Invitational

Garden City shines at Iraan Invitational

Garden City shines at Iraan Invitational

- Garden City runners turned in a solid allaround performance at the Iraan Invitational last week, with the Bearkats placing runners near the front of the field in all three divisions.The varsity boys were led by Thomas Hillger, who turned in a fourth-place finish with a time of 19:04.60.
Wildcats battle past Colorado City in four-set victory

Wildcats battle past Colorado City in four-set victory

Wildcats battle past Colorado City in four-set victory

— The Grady Wildcats battled through four competitive sets last week, defeating Colorado City 2520, 20-25, 25-21, 25-23 to pick up their sixth victory of the season.Grady took the opening set 25-20, but Colorado City answered with a 25-20 win in the second to even the match.

New Home holds serve at home, sweeps Wildcats

— The Grady Wildcats battled New Home on Tuesday night but were unable to overcome a slow second set, falling to the Lady Leopards 25-23, 25-7, 25-23 at home.Grady came out swinging in the opening set and stayed within striking distance throughout, but New Home held on for a 25-23 victory.
Early red-zone turnovers prove costly as Wink defeats Stanton

Early red-zone turnovers prove costly as Wink defeats Stanton

Early red-zone turnovers prove costly as Wink defeats Stanton

–The Stanton Buffaloes had opportunities to make Friday night’s matchup with Wink a much different game, but two early red-zone fumbles kept the Buffaloes off the scoreboard as the Wildcats pulled away for a 36-12 victory at Buffalo Stadium.
Garden City defensive back Brody Walts (25) makes a diving stop on a Water Valley Wildcat during the season opener last Thursday. photo by Janie Fryar

Garden City defensive back Brody Walts (25) makes a diving stop on a Water Valley Wildcat during the season opener last Thursday. photo by Janie Fryar

Young Bearkats gain valuable experience in season-opening loss

— The Garden City Bearkats opened the 2026 football season with a young roster and a tough test, falling to Water Valley, 63-14, Thursday night.Water Valley took control early, scoring 37 points in the first quarter to build a 37-8 advantage.