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The Gruver Lady Hounds are headed to the State Tournament. Gruver secured the Regional Championship with a 55–40 victory over New Home, delivering a strong performance from start to finish in a matchup between two familiar and talented programs.

The Shallowater Fillies captured the Regional Championship with a 67–48 victory over Bushland, turning an early deficit into a dominant performance on the biggest stage.

Justin Wiley Steps Down as Abernathy Head Football Coach, Accepts Defensive Coordinator Position at Hawley

1A-D2 Boys Playoff Bracket Region 1 BOYS PLAYOFFS ARE HERE The road to the State Tournament officially begins now. 1A-D1 Bracket Monday Games: #12 Valley (24-4) vs. O’Donnell (22-8) 6pm, Lubbock Roosevelt High School Follett (14-11) vs. Claude (17-11) 6 pm, Pampa High School Borden County (18-12) vs Anton (15-12) 6pm, Lamesa High School Tuesday Games Boys Ranch (13-9) vs. Springlake-Earth (14-17) 6:30pm, Hereford Gym Harley (9-18) vs. Happy (20-9) 6pm, Vega High School Booker

Region 1 1A-D2 Boys Playoff Bracket BOYS PLAYOFFS ARE HERE The road to the State Tournament officially begins now. 1A-D2 Bracket Monday games: #9 Whitharral (21-10) vs Klondike (7-11) 6:30pm, Brownfield High School #4 Texline (26-7) vs. Kress (14-19) 8pm, Tascosa Activity Center #24 Nazareth (20-9) vs. Pringle-Morse (18-12) 6:30pm, Amarillo High Activity Center Lorenzo (18-11) vs Paducah (9-21) 6pm, Floydada High School Tuesday Games Fort Elliott (22-4) vs White Deer (16-13)

The Panhandle Ettes put together one of their most complete performances of the postseason Thursday night, using a balanced offensive attack and disciplined defense to defeat Abernathy 61–39.

Kennedi Morris and her family with Randon Blacklock and Joe Landin from Premier Autos Not every hero fills the stat sheet. Some lead by grit, resilience, and a heart that never quits. That belief is exactly why the All Heart Award was created. Founded by Premier Autos owner Randon Blacklock , the All Heart Award exists to recognize a student-athlete or student trainer who has faced adversity and still shows up every single day for their team. This honor is for those who may

Here We Go Again: Stephenville and West Plains Clash in a High-Stakes Regional Final Rematch

Final: New Home 21, Stamford 20 A resilient rally. A championship defensive stand. And Thanksgiving football secured once again for the Leopards.

Chrstian Villarreal tears off a long run vs Harper (Lonnie Martinez Photography) For more than seven decades one number has stood as one of the most iconic and seemingly untouchable marks in Texas High School Football. The total is 4,045 rushing yards in a single season. It is a number that has hovered above generations of running backs like something out of a legend. The record was set in 1953 by Sugar Land’s unforgettable Kenneth Hall, better known throughout Texas as The

After winning just 9 games combined the last two seasons, Palo Duro flipped the script and ripped off 9 consecutive wins in 2025, giving the Dons their first District Championship since 2004 and first outright title since 2001. It's only the seventh time in school history that the Dons have reached the nine 9 win mark. Reese delivers a strike against Abilene Cooper on the night the Dons clinched their first district title in 21 years The season didn't start exactly as the Don

The regular season has officially come to a close, and what a ride it’s been across West Texas. From record-breaking performances to down-to-the-wire district battles, every match, every set, and every rally has led us right here, the start of the UIL Volleyball Playoffs. It’s win-or-go-home time, and the intensity is about to reach a whole new level. Brackets are set, gym lights are bright, and postseason dreams are on the line as teams across the region prepare to chase gol

With so many games on the move this week due to weather, we’re breaking things up a bit! This week’s coverage will feature two separate lists, a Thursday Night Slate and a Friday Night Slate. Now that we’re deep into the season and every district is officially in the thick of district play, this format will let us take a deeper dive into how each matchup impacts the playoff race and the battle for seeding and spots across the area.

As the final week of the regular season unfolds, the stakes couldn’t be higher across the South Plains and Panhandle. District championships are being claimed, playoff spots are tightening, and teams are making their final statements before the postseason begins.

As the regular season winds down, the tension is rising across the South Plains and Panhandle. With one week left before the start of the postseason, several of the area’s top volleyball programs are battling for playoff seeding and in some cases, their playoff lives. From Amarillo High’s continued dominance to tight district races featuring Frenship, Canyon, and Coronado, the final stretch promises plenty of drama as teams look to close strong and carry momentum into the pla

District races are heating up across West Texas as we hit the home stretch of the regular season. Playoff positioning, rivalry pride, and statement wins are all on the line this week with several marquee matchups from Class 6A down to 2A. Programs like West Plains, Liberty, New Home, and Ropes look to keep their momentum rolling, while others like Canyon, Idalou, and Post are fighting to climb the standings. With beautiful weather in the forecast across the area and district

It’s hard to believe, but the UIL volleyball regular season wraps up next weekend, and the playoff picture across West Texas is starting to take shape. Teams are clinching spots, battling for seeding, and in some cases, chasing district championships that could come down to the final match. From programs celebrating historic milestones to others fighting to extend their seasons, the intensity is reaching its peak and every point matters as the road to the postseason begins to

With playoff races coming into focus across the South Plains and Panhandle, several area teams delivered statement wins over the weekend. Amarillo High, Liberty, Randall, and Sanford-Fritch all continued their dominant runs atop their respective districts, while Andrews secured a crucial five-set victory to stay perfect in 3-4A.

District Play Heats Up in Week 7 🔥 The non-district tune-ups are behind us and it’s officially go time across West Texas as the vast...

West Texas volleyball continues to shine as district races tighten and playoff pictures take shape. Bushland extended its remarkable...