Category: Sports

Southland: Chance Wood Jumps High!

Chance Wood pictured with his mother, Jennifer Lynn Knotts, wins 3rd Place at the Regional Track Meet in High Jump for the Southland Eagles. Photo by Jennifer Lynn Knotts

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Football, Quarterbacks Davis Webb and Patrick Mahomes are available for the Ok Sooner game. * Tech Mens Basketball plays Loyola MD at the USA tonight. * Texas Tech Soccer hosting Prairie View A&M in first round of NCAA…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Texas Tech Soccer and Prairie View A&M Lubbock Game Time Change to 5pm Friday, Due to weather. * Jordan Jackson, the son of former Texas Tech standout Sheryl Swoopes, signed a letter of intent with Tubby Smith & Tech…

Superbowl Champs – Ironman

By Jennifer Gosset It Slaton Ironman team against Littlefield. The Super Bowl. Slaton wins. It is the 5th and 6th grade team. They went undefeated all season. Won Superbowl two years in a row.

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Football Junior, D.J. Polite-Bray, is moving from receiver to defense corner back against the Sooners. * Coronado, Shallowater, Denver City advance to the Volleyball Regional Semifinals * San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 113-100 last night.…

Struggle to the End…

Idalou beat Slaton Varsity Baseball yesterday 17 to 3.  It was a struggle for the Tigers beginning in the first inning. Tough loss for the Tigers.

HS Football Area Playoff Pairings: Bi-District

Class 6A Frenship vs El Paso Eastland – 7 p.m. Thursday, Artesia, New Mexico El Paso Americas at Monterey – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Plains Capital Park Class 5A Cooper vs Hereford – 7:30 p.m. Friday in Canyon Palo Duro at…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Soccer will host an opening round match of the NCAA Soccer Championship Prairie View A&M 7 p.m. Friday. * Kingsbury said Webb and Mahomes may be back for Oklahoma Saturday. * The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los…

Sports Brief w/ Mark Allen

* Texas Tech basketball was beat by Texas A&M Commerce, in overtime 72-69. * Red Raider Football is back in action this week.  Kick off is at 2:30 Saturday against the Oklahoma Sooners in Lubbock. * Dallas Cowboys beat the…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Patrick Mahomes will probably be at  quarter back next week against Oklahoma. * Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 108-87 last night. * Houston Rockets beat the San Antonio Spurs 98-81 last night. * Tech and Baylor finalizing…

Southland Track District/Area Results

From Toby Miller The Southland Track Teams competed at the District/Area meet on Wednesday and Thursday.  These athletes did a tremendous job!  They competed in everything, not just participated.  In stressful and exhausting situations, each of them “gutted up” and…

Slaton, Post, Southland Football Playoffs? How?

Week 11 High School Football Playoff Scenarios: Slaton, Post, Southland Slaton – District 2-3AD1 Already in the playoffs: Shallowater, Brownfield Kermit gets in with a win at Brownfield while a win by the Cubs gets 2nd place. Denver City is…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech volleyball lost to the Longhorns 3-0 on Wednesday night. * Tech Soccer was beat by the Longhorn in the quarterfinals shootout 6-5 at the Big 12 Tournament. * Tech Soccer is  14-3-2 this season while Texas moves to…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Numerous Tech football players are up for post-season honors. * Houston Rockets beat the Miami Heat 108-91 last night. * Dallas Mavericks play the Portland Trailblazers tomorrow night. * San Antonio Spurs host the Atlanta Hawks tonight. * Hockey’s…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Basketball beat Southeastern Ok State Univ 79-67. * Tech’s Nov. 15 home football game against No. 16 Oklahoma has been set for a 2:30 p.m. * Janine Beckie, Red Raider Soccer Player, named the Big 12 Offensive Player…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Men’s Basketball opens tonight in an exhibition game against Southeastern Oklahoma at the USA. * Texas 34 vs Tech 13 * Arizona 28 vs Dallas 17 * Philadelphia 31 vs Houston 21 * NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson won his…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Patrick Mahomes might start at Quarterback against Texas, Webb is still listed as day to day. * Dallas maverick beat the Utah Jazz 120-102 last night in their home season opener. * Dallas Cowboys host the Arizona Cardnals Sunday.…

Ironman Tigers 5th & 6th Grade – Playoff Action

by Cory Lusk Slaton Ironman The 5th &6th Tigers ARE IN South Plains Ironman Playoffs they will take on Seminole Black (6-1) .The 5th &6th grade tigers are 7-0. The game will be Saturday November 1st @ Lubbock Cooper HS Old Stadium.…

Slaton Tiger Baseball Changes

by Billy Villarreal (FB) A few baseball announcements for the week: 1. The JV game against Tahoka tomorrow has been cancelled due to STAAR testing that will take place Monday and Tuesday. We are trying to work out a make-up…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 lastnight and win the World Series. * Hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, 86, suffered a stroke Sunday while in Lubbock. * Red Raiders are a 24 1/2-point favorite over…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Kansas City Royals beat San Francisco Giants 10-0 in Game 6, World Series. Game 7 tonight. * Tech Baseball’s Black Team takes the Red & Black Series last night with a 5-1 win. * Tech Volleyball will host Baylor…

Southland Jr High Track Meet Results

By Toby Miller Attached please find the results from yesterday’s Junior High Track Meet at Dawson.  These Eagle Athletes did a fantastic job representing Southland!  Way to go! OVERALL THE JUNIOR HIGH BOYS PLACED 2ND AT THE TRACK MEET!!!!! These…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Football’s Davis Webb uncertain for Saturdays 6:30 PM Primetime Longhorn Game. (Fox Sports 1) * Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 in OT last night. * San Antonio Spurs host the Dallas Mavericks tonight at 7 PM TNT…

Southland ISD Weekly News

by Toby Miller, Southland ISD Last week was a great week for football!!!! The Junior High held their undefeated title with the most exciting game ever!! They snapped the ball with 1 second left of the game and scored to…

Ironman Advances in Playoffs

by Jennifer Gossett Ironman Football Playoffs: 5th and 6th grade Slaton Tigers. Against Eunice, NM. This is the playoffs. Slaton advances.  Next Game: Play Saturday 11/1 11:00 AM Chatman Field, Lubbock

Slaton ISD Calendar This Week

More Calendar Details – Click Here * KSSL Friday Night Sports: The Slaton Tigers will host the Kermit Yellow Jackets this Friday Night. 7:00 Coaches Corner with Reagans Garrison. 7:30 Kick Off & Play by Play with Bill and Bob. …

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Texas Tech Soccer crushed Iowa State 6-1, * Tech Football lost to TCU 82-27. Webb injuried in the 3rd. * Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 30-16 * Dallas Cowboys hosts the  Washington Redskins tonight 7:30 Pm ESPN. *…

Southland All District Honors

Mallory Arguello was awarded first team All-District and second team All-Region in girls basketball. Kevin Dorman was awarded first team All-District on the boys side. Congratulations to these outstanding players!

Southland @ Borden County Track Meet Results

 Boys Varsity Kevin Dorman-High Jump 1st Place Triple Jump 5th Place 400 Meter Relay 5th Place 800 Meter Relay 6th Place Jason Collazo- 400 Meter Relay 5th Place Tyler Johnson-100 Meter Dash 6th Place 400 Meter Relay 5th Place 800…

Brownfield takes Freshman & JV but…

by Coach Chad Terry Freshman come up short against Brownfield 24 Slaton 6 JV short on points with Brownfield 16 Slaton 14 Freshmen are 6-2 for the season. JV are 2-6 for the season. That JV group has battled hard…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech @ TCU Saturday 2:30 PM on FOX * Texas Tech Soccer  vs. Baylor 7 p.m. today Lubbock * Game 3 World Series Tonight- San Fransico Giants host the KC Royals, Series 1&1. * New Orleans Pelicans beat the…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Kansas City Royals won their first World Series victory in nearly three decades, 7-2 in Game 2, over the San Francisco Giants. * Tech Basketball season’s opener –  Nov 3 hosting Southeastern Oklahoma State. * Atlanta Hawks beat the…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Giants beat Royals 7-1 in Game One of the World Series. Game 2 tonight at 7:00 PM. * Red Team evens the series with the Black Team in Tech Baseball. * Tech Volleyball lost to China last night. *…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Baseballs Black Team beat Red Team in Game 1 of the Red & Black Series, Game 2 Today 3:30pm. * Tech Football might face a lack of depth at inside receiver Saturday with game Injuries of Jakeem Grant…

Tigerettes All District Honors

The following young ladies qualify for academic all-district honors. Avery Bentancourt Leslie Escobar Micaela Flores Aurora Luera Desiree Lacy Karli McCord Kelli Pate Jessica Gonzales Keilie Heinrich    

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Football, Jakeem Grant involved in off-campus incident had received a laceration and is OK. * Tech Football, safety Josh Keys has been kicked off the team for a team rules violation. * Tech volleyball beat Iowa State Saturday.…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Football picked to have a 14 point advantage over Kansas this Saturday. * Tech Soccer plays No Kansas.  Looking for their 1st Big 12 Win. * Phoenix Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-90 last night. * Mavererick…

PIX: Challenger Football

The 1st Challenger Football Jamboree was a success. Challenger Football is for kids with special needs.  The Jamboree took place Sat October 11th @ the Slaton HS Gym in Slaton TX. The Slaton Varsity Football team coached & assisted the kids.  Special…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Tech Football, DeAndre Washington ranks second in the Big 12 in yards per carry. * Tech volleyball lost to Oklahoma, 3-1 last night. * Kansas City Royals are headed to their first World Series since 1985. * The Dallas…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Texas Tech linebacker Kenny Williams moving back to Offense. * Texas Tech volleyball traveling to Norman, Okla., to take on the Oklahoma Sooner tonight. * The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Houston Rockets 117-98 last night * Texas Rangers…

What Day Is It? GAME DAY – TIGERETTES

by Barbara Fowler IT’S GAME DAY!!! All Roads Lead to Austin. Come out and support the Tigerettes as they battle Jim Ned Indians in Midland at 6 pm at the Chaparral Center. Locks your doors, brings the kids, and holler…

Power Lifting

by Coach Chad Terry Angel Garcia 2nd, Stormy Mendez 4th, Jayme Murdock 4th Andrews powerlifting meet– We will have a list of regional qualifiers for the girls on Tuesday

Tigerettes win over Spearman 43-35

An intense and very fast-paced ballgame ended in a hot victory for the Tigerettes. Tigerettes win over Spearman 43-35 Tigerettes advance to Regional Quarterfinals against Olton next Tuesday, Feb 18,  7 PM at South Plains College. UIL Playoff Bracket –…

Tigers vs Idalou 34-37 – Tigers 3rd in District

Final Slaton 34 vs Idalou 37   Slaton takes 3rd place in District and Idalou 2nd. Slaton will advance to the Bi-District Playoffs. End of 3rd  Slaton 30 vs Idalou 30 7:35pm Halftime Score  Slaton 17 vs Idalou 18  7:15pm Slat…