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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

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

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Lady Kats dominate District 11‑1A All-District Honors

Garden City
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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.
Wildcats advance past Meadow, fall to Crosbyton in Area Round

Wildcats advance past Meadow, fall to Crosbyton in Area Round

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Wildcats advance past Meadow, fall to Crosbyton in Area Round

Lubbock
Thursday, March 5, 2026
- 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.
Grady’s Knight Durham scores a tough two points during bi-district action against Meadow at Lamesa High School on Tuesday.

Grady’s Knight Durham scores a tough two points during bi-district action against Meadow at Lamesa High School on Tuesday.

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Durham, Creech power Grady past Meadow; Wildcats advance to area round

Lamesa
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- 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.
Lady Cats fight back but fall short to Meadow

Lady Cats fight back but fall short to Meadow

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Lady Cats fight back but fall short to Meadow

O’donnell
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- 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.
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.

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.

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Lady Kats claim area title in dominant fashion, cap playoff run with regional semifinal appearance

Midland
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- 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.

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Bearkats bring the heat: Garden City roars past Menard

San Angelo
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- 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.
Stanton first baseman Kolton Bruner with the big stretch to get the out at first. photo provided by D’Lee Cook Photography

Stanton first baseman Kolton Bruner with the big stretch to get the out at first. photo provided by D’Lee Cook Photography

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Buffaloes split four-game stretch, explode for 53 hits

Stanton
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- 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.

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Perez’s perfect day powers Lady Buffs past Presidio in 18-3 rout

Stanton
Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Jaycee Perez turned in a perfect day at the plate to power the Stanton Lady Buffs to an emphatic 18-3 victory over the Presidio Lady Devils on Feb. 20.Perez went 4-for-4, blasting a triple and a double while driving the offense from the leadoff spot.

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Buffaloes and Lady Buffs flex strength at Andrews Invitational

Andrews
Thursday, February 19, 2026
— The Stanton Buffaloes and Lady Buffs put together an impressive day on the platform Feb. 14 at the Andrews Invitational, stacking up medals, personal bests and eye-opening totals as the powerlifting season continues to build momentum.
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