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The Garden City Bearkats came up short against Sands last week. by Janie Fryar

The Garden City Bearkats came up short against Sands last week. by Janie Fryar

Sands overpowers Garden City 58-8

– For one quarter, the Garden City Bearkats went toe-to-toe with powerhouse Sands. But after an 8-8 deadlock at the end of the first, the Mustangs erupted for 30 points in the second quarter on their way to a 58-8 win Friday night.

Stanton Sweeps Grady in Home Victory

– The Stanton Lady Buffs protected their home court Tuesday night, sweeping the Grady Lady Cats in straight sets, 2522, 25-20, 25-16.Stanton had to battle early, trading points with Grady in a tightly contested first set before pulling away late to secure the 25-22 win.

Hunters face new rules, digital license options for 2025-26 season

– The 202526 Texas hunting season is underway, and while dove hunters have already enjoyed a strong start, sportsmen and women should take note of several new rules and opportunities before heading to the field.
Stanton falls to Wink despite strong first half

Stanton falls to Wink despite strong first half

Stanton falls to Wink despite strong first half

– The Stanton Buffaloes came out swinging Friday night at Buffalo Stadium, but a tale of two halves led to a 44-20 loss to Wink. The defeat mirrored last year’s result against the Wildcats, but this time the Buffaloes showed signs of growth, especially in the opening two quarters.
Grady rolls past Loop to stay unbeaten

Grady rolls past Loop to stay unbeaten

Grady rolls past Loop to stay unbeaten

– The Grady Wildcats kept their hot start alive Friday night, dominating the Loop Longhorns in a 57-6 homecoming victory.The win marked backto- back triumphs for the Wildcats, who improved their record to 2-0.
Bearkats drop to 1-1 after road defeat at Robert Lee

Bearkats drop to 1-1 after road defeat at Robert Lee

Bearkats drop to 1-1 after road defeat at Robert Lee

– The Garden City Bearkats endured a tough night on the road Friday, falling 62-14 to a sharp Robert Lee Steers squad.The loss dropped Garden City to 1-1 on the season, while Robert Lee improved to 2-0, continuing its flawless start.

Glasscock County 4-H Club Kicks Off Busy September Schedule

– The Glasscock County 4-H Club has announced a packed lineup of activities and events for September 2025, offering opportunities for members of all ages to get involved and sharpen their skills.The month began with the opening of Swine Tag Orders on September 1.
by Justine Strong

by Justine Strong

Stanton Falls Just Short in Season Opener at Crane

CRANE - The Stanton Buffaloes opened their 2025 football season on the road Friday night, battling back from an early deficit before falling to the Crane Golden Cranes, who used timely big plays to seal a hard-fought win.

Grady Wildcats Win by Forfeit, Turn Focus to Homecoming Matchup vs. Loop

GRADY - The Grady Wildcats are officially 1–0 to start the 2025 football season, though not in the way they hoped. Grady was awarded a 2–0 forfeit victory after Wilson High School withdrew from Friday’s season opener due to unforeseen circumstances, canceling the game on short notice.

Garden City Rallies Past Bryson in Season Opener at Jayton

JAYTON - The Garden City Bearkats shook off a slow start and stormed back in the second half to secure a season-opening win over the Bryson Cowboys on Aug. 30 at the Jayton Gridiron Classic.