Category: Sports

Southland Homecoming Stomps Whitharral 47-22

Southland’s Homecoming puts Whitharral in a situation that many thought was going to be in reverse.  Southland beat Whitharral 47-22.  Polls expect Whitharral to win by 39 points according to SixManFootball.com.  (See- Whitharral favored over Southland by 39) Southland has…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

No. 19 Texas Tech baseball takes the series over Kansas State (Fri (L) 3-5, Sat 7-1 Sun 4-1). Tech Softball beat Oklahoma State Sat 5-2, Sun 9-1, Game 3 today 12 noon. Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-108 in…

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Tech Baseball @ Kansas St Fri, Sat, Sun Tech Softball @ OSU Saturday, Sun, Mon Lady Raider Tennis needs a win against TCU Saturday to clinch their 3rd Big 12 title The Rangers @ Mariners Fri, Sat, Sun The Astros…

Flag Football Tiger Style

by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Pic 1 – Tiger Nation players are the ref’s for all the flag football games. A great way to give back! Pic 2 – J.P. Solis is introducing all the Tiger Nation Teams and coaches.…

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Texas Tech’s Amber Battle is a possible draft choice in tonight’s WNBA draft. Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-98 last night. New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 last night. Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz…

Slaton New Coach – Chris Arledge

Slaton ISD announced the hiring of Chris Arledge coming from North Lamar ISD, Paris Texas. Chris Arledge was the head girls basketball coach for 4-A North Lamar High School.  Arledge,  will continue the winning legacy set by former Head Girls…

Elementary Football Clinic Big Success!

by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Tigers giving back to the 12th man… Varsity players put on a football clinic for all members of the 12th man elementary kids from kindergarten to 5th grade attended.

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

No. 19 Tech Baseball holds on for a 7-6 win over Abilene Christian; @ Kansas State Fri, Sat, Sun Tech Softball beat Mississippi Valley State 16-4; Tulsa 10-2 in Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic Tech Softball at OK State Univ Friday.…

Southland JV Game Change Location

by Craig Hamilton – Southland Parents we have had a  change in location for the Junior Varsity game on Sept 19th.  This game was originally scheduled to be played at Anton.  Due to some issues at Anton we will be…

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Michael Crabtree has signed with the Oakland Raiders. Texas Tech baseball jumped to No. 19  National Collegiate Baseball Writers’ Association poll. Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-92 last night. Mavs host Trail Blazers tomorrow. Houston Rockets beat Charlotte Hornets…

Area Track Qualifiers

by Coach Klafka The Tiger and Tigerettes competed at the District Track Meet in Post on Thursday (Field Events and Prelims) and Friday (Finals). Our district is very competitive. It’s not one that is short of talent. Our guys and…

Final Score Post 34 Slaton 27

updated Sept 14, 2013 Slaton came up short last night in the game against state-ranked Post.  The fight was powerful the entire time on the scoreboard. The Tigers defense had a constant battle at hand for a solid four quarters.…

1938 Slaton vs Post – Game Program

by Dixie Bownds & Lance Bownds – 1938 Game Program 75 Years ago the Slaton Tigers were hosting the Post Antelopes on the gridiron in Slaton. Here are your 1938 Slaton Tigers… George Gentry, Billy Benny Clack, Charles Austin, Briggs…

Southland Eagles – No Game This Friday

The Southland Eagles were originally scheduled to have their Homecoming Game against Lazbuddie Friday night.  The game was cancelled due to injuries of Lazbuddie  players. The Eagles play at Cotton Center next Friday, Sept 20 and will resume Homecoming activities…

KSSL Tailgating for Slaton & Post

Fans of Slaton & Post are invited to enjoy Sausage Wraps at the KSSL Tailgate Party before the Slaton vs Post game. Atmos Energy, Xcel Energy and Jackson Brothers Meat Market are joining forces with KSSL to make the ‘eats’…

Prep for Post – Escort at 4:30 Friday

The Slaton Tigers travel down the road this week to Post.  Although this is not a district game, it is the local contest that gives area- bragging rights for an entire year.  Around 4:30 PM the team and fans will…

Slaton Varsity Tigers Defeat Van Horn

The 3 hour trip to Wink Texas for the Slaton Tigers (2-0) to play Van Horn was worth every minute.  The Tigers win big 42-6.  This week the Tigers will have their first district game against the Post Antelopes (2-0). …

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Matias Dominguez shot a 4-over 76 on day one at the Masters Tech Baseball host Baylor 6:30 tonight, Lubbock, then Sat 2pm & Sun 2pm Tech Softball vs Kansas 6pm tonight, Lubbock, then Sat 4pm & Sun 11am Rangers beat…

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Tech Mat Dominguez hit a practice round hole-in-one @ Augusta. Masters Starts today! San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 110-98 last night. 2 Game Series Spurs @ Rockets Friday. Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns107-104 last night. Dallas @…

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Texas Tech Baseball lost to Oral Roberts 5-4. Baylor this weekend. Tech Golfer, Matias Dominguez will officially get his start with the Masters, Thursday. Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 last night. (Series 1-1) Game 3 today. Houston Astros…

High School Football

High School Football Slaton at Wink vs Van Horn (Saturday) Radio Broadcast 7:00 PM KSSL – Click Here Friday Night Southland at Silverton Post at Lamesa Idalou vs Seminole Wilson vs Westbrook Roosevelt vs Dimmit

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Texas Tech senior left-handed pitcher Cameron Smith (Seabrook, Texas) earned his second Big 12 Pitcher of the Week honor Texas Tech (19-13) ranked 23rd this week’s National Collegiate Baseball Writers’ Association Tech Baseball vs Oral Roberts 2pm Today. Duke beat…

Weekend Baseball Results

by Coach Henzler Fueled by a 2 Run Home-run by Josh Salazar to get the offense started in the bottom of the 1st inning Friday, the Tiger Baseball team got up early and never backed off of the Denver City…

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Lady Raiders Tennis set record beating Baylor. Tech Baseball lost their series to TCU. Sundays game TCU 4 – Tech 1 Tech Softball lost their series to Baylor. Saturday 6-5 Mens NCAA National Championship Game Tonight 8PM CBS – Duke…

Homecoming – Only Weeks Away

Homecoming is fast approaching!  It’s time to order your Mums & Garters! Locally-Owned Promums.com is taking orders now!  Order your mum or garter today! Discounted Rates! Click Here www.ProMums.com Homecoming Dates: Southland Sep 13, Cooper Sept 20, Slaton Oct 4,…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

No 19 Tech Baseball vs No 2 TCU, Three Games, 6:30 PM, Lubbock, Today Tech Softball vs No 13 Baylor, Three Games, 6:30 PM, Waco, Today Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-131 last night. Mavs host Rockets Tonight.…

Slaton Track

by Coach Klafka Last Friday the Track Team traveled to Brownfield to compete against Brownfield, Idalou, Littlefield, and Lamesa. The girls did great. We are seeing constant improvement with these athletes. They are knocking seconds off their time and working…

Slaton Baseball Report by Hunter Henzler

In a predominantly offensive ballgame versus the Roosevelt Eagles Tuesday, March 31st, the Slaton Tigers walked off the field with their first district win of the to start a 3 game home-stand. Josh Salazar led the Tigers with a 6…

ProMums.com Discounted Mums HOMECOMING!

ProMums.com is owned by Gail Meurer & Jessica Lunsford.  Gail and Jessica worked with a similar discounted mum shop while living in Dallas.  Mums are priced from $24.95 to $69.95.  Garters are priced from $24.95 to $29.95.  Visit their website…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

Tech Baseball lost to New Mexico 6-5 yesterday. San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 95-81 last night. Spurs and Magic tonight. Dallas Mavericks @ Ok City Thunder tonight. Rockets host the Kings tonight. Braves beat the Houston Astros 8-5…

Slaton vs Olton Scrimmage

by Coach Chad Terry Tiger defense gets ready to face Olton offense in our home scrimmage Chris Thomas, Kade Kitten, KT Hammons, Tyree Williams, Jacob Terry & Robert Mendez

Tigers Scrimmage

by Coach Chad Terry KT Hammons gets a break during scrimmage, Kellen Loftiss taking a few practice snaps  

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

Big 12 Newcomer of the Week junior outfielder Quinn Carpenter Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 7-4 last night. Kansas City Royals outslugged the Texas Rangers 11-7 yesterday. San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat tonight Raptors beat the Rockets…

Tigerettes Tap Into Practice

by Coach Dustin Klafka The Tigerettes will be required to tap into practice. Each Tigerette will touch two signs as they exit the locker room. This tap in will be a commitment that they will give a maximum work ethic…

Youth Ironman Bake Sale & Car Wash

by Cory Lusk (email) This Saturday August 24th  Slaton Ironman Football Team  is hosting a Bake Sale & Car Wash 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM @ ALCO in Slaton TX.  Proceeds are to buy equipment  needed for Slaton Ironman Youth…

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Nathan Slaughter from Lubbock High under coach Mike Speck,  signed with NFL Arizona Cardinals. New Mexico defeated No. 17 Texas Tech Baseball 7-6 yesterday.  Big 12 home opener against Kansas Friday. Dallas Mavericks beat San Antonio Spurs 101-94 last night.…

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Tech baseball Cory Raley earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. Houston Rockets beat Indiana 110-100 last night Texas Rangers tied Cincinnati Reds 6-6.  Rangers vs Angels 3 PM today. Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 14-10. Astros @ Mets…

Powerlifting Regional Meet Results

by Coach Hunter Henzler Quick Highlights of the Boys Regional Meet Saturday March 14th, the Boy’s Powerlifting Team had 8 boys compete as qualifiers or alternates. Freshman Philip Rocha finished in 8th place in the 114lb weight class with lifts…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

Tech Baseball lost 3-2 vs Oklahoma yesterday. Tech lost series 1-2 Tech Baseball vs New Mexico Tuesday 2pm @RIP Park Sweet 16  Big 12 Contenders West Virginia , Oklahoma. Phoenix Suns beat 98-92 Dallas Mavericks 98-92 last night. San Antonio…

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Eighth-seeded South Plains beat top-seeded Connors State (Okla.) 81-65 to advance to the semifinals of the NJCAA tournament. South Plains (28-6) semifinal match-up with Hill College (31-3) tonight at 6pm. Tech Baseball (15-6) opens Big 12 play today vs Oklahoma…

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Texas Tech Baseball beat Oral Roberts, with a 7-4 win and split the series, play Oklahoma Friday Tech Softball beat Seattle 8-4 last night; No. 18 Washington at 7 p.m. Thursday South Plains (27-6) will play in the round of…

The Chipster by Glenn Branscum Blog… Fanplay1

THE CHIPSTER. IS IT GAMESMANSHIP? OR JUST “PLAYING GAMES”? I can’t tell you why. Whatever the reason, my feeling of dislike for him are as real as my leftover feelings regarding Buddy Ryan. And, it does not help matters that…

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Tech Baseball lost to Oral Roberts 9-7, 11 innings Tuesday night; Game 2 today 2pm @ RIP Park South Plains beat Vin-sins 80-68 Tuesday in the round of 16 at the NJCAA tournament South Plains, round of eight, Thursday vs…

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South Plains head basketball coach Steve Green was inducted into the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Texas Tech Baseball plays Oral Roberts for a two-game midweek series, starting tonight at 6:30 p.m Dallas Mavericks beat Ok City…

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San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota Timberwolves 123-97, Manu Ginobili sprained his right ankle Houston Rockets beat Los Angeles Clippers 100-98 Dallas Mavericks host OK City Thunder tonight 7:30PM No. 13 Texas Tech Baseball clinched the series beating San Diego State…

Powerlifting Regional Level Meet Saturday

by Hunter Henzler Just a reminder to everyone that 8 of our athletes will be competing at the Powerlifting Regional level meet Saturday at Sundown High School. Sundown is only about an hour away, for those of you unfamiliar. It…

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Tech Football Spring Football game in Midland on March 28. Thursday, First day of the 31st – Annual First Bank HS Baseball Classic, seven Local Teams compete Tech NCAA Indoor Track Meet @ Arkansas today & Saturday Tech Baseball @…

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Tech Basketball lost to Univ Texas 65-53, Big 12 Tournament Tech Baseball beat New Mexico State 7-4 yesterday, win series. Tech softball lost UTEP swept a doubleheader 5-3, 9-7 Houston Rockets lost Trail Blazers lastnight 105-100, @ Utah Jazz tonight…

7th & 8th Grade – Post Track Results

The 7th and 8th Grade Boys and Girls traveled to Post last night to compete in their first track meet.  They did a fantastic job competing.  We went up against Post, Roosevelt, Denver City, Olton, All Saints and Lubbock Christian…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

The Shallowater Fillies fell short to Sunnyvalle 52-37, State Championship. Nazareth girls beat Lipan 56-40, State Championship Trinity Christian girls beat Houston Westbury 87-55, TAPPS State Championship Lubbock Christian girls beat Houston Luthern 66-40, TAPPS State Championship Tech Softball wins…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Shallowater Fillies beat Jerrell 63-50, play State Championship Saturday 10 AM vs Sunnyvale Lady Raiders. * Lady Raiders vs West Virginia Big 12 tournament today. * Tech Baseball @ Cal State Fullerton today. * Tech Mens Basketball @ No.…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

Tech football started spring football practice this week. Larry Hays will be inducted into 2015 National College Baseball Hall of Fame. Chandler Bownds won the San Antonio Stock Show Rodeo bull riding title earning $21,692. San Antonio Spurs beat Sacramento…

Jr High Basketball Ready

by Chris Smith (iPhone) Slaton Jr High has a new gym floor.  The school is ready for the upcoming year of basketball and other sport activities held in the gym  

Sports Brief w/ Mark Allen

Tech Baseball beat ACU, 16 Inning, Final 6-5 Tech Baseball @ Cal State Fullerton Friday Lady Raider 10th seed vs West Virginia Friday , Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Basketball Championship Atlanta Hawks beat Houston Rockets 104-96 Houston Rockets host…

Tigerettes Slaton 7 All District 3-3A Basketball

from Coach Klafka District 3-3A All District Basketball District MVP: Rachel Zahn, Idalou, Jr Offensive MVP: Sydney Craig, Idalou, Sr Defensive MVP: Aurora Luera, Slaton, Jr Newcomer of the Year: Scout Welps, Brownfield, Fr All District: Kelsey De La Rosa,…

Ironman Football Signups July 8

by Cory Lusk (email submission) Slaton Ironman Football is the Tackle Football Program in Slaton TX.  We will Have Signups Monday July 8th @ Centennial  Bank Room 103 Texas Ave Slaton TX 6pm-8pm. Divisions 3rd &4th  Grade , 5th &6th…

Sports Brief w/Mark Allen

* Baylor Lady Bears beat Lady Raiders 75-65 * Baseball America ranks Tech Baseball No 5 * Mavericks beat New Orleans Pelicans 102-93 last night. * Houston Rockets @ Atlanta Hawks 6:30 Pm * Texas Rangers Baseball starts Wednesday, March…

SLATON MEET – Powerlifting Results!

From: Hunter Henzler 1st of all- I am humbled and honored to have been a part of our first powerlifting meet to be hosted in Slaton.  To all the workers, volunteers, parents, employees, and the community of Slaton as a…