Area Schools and Sports
School and Sports for Oct. 28, 2020
Floyd County 4-H Spotlight
By Teresa Bigham The Hesperian-Beacon— Adaliyah Jones is a first year Floyd County 4-H’er. She is the daughter of Bryson and Andrea Jones of Lockney. Jones is a freshman at Lockney High School and stays busy cheering on the Longhorns, playing basketball and running track. This year is her first year showing steers, but Jones…
Read MoreChesshir brings home Champion Southdown
Sydni Chesshir wins the Champion Southdown on Sunday, Oct 18, at the King County Jackpot stock show. She is the daughter of Don and Christian Chesshir of Floydada. (Courtesy photo)
Read MoreStudents donate to FISH as part of the SHINE Project
By Jonathan Petty, MAM Director of Communications Wayland Baptist University— PLAINVIEW – Wayland Baptist University students continue to lend a helping hand to the community through various service projects as part of the SHINE emphasis on campus this year. Led by Donnie Brown, director of spiritual life, Wayland is focusing on Matthew 5:16 to “let…
Read MoreLockney tries new method of teaching
Hybrid learning started By Teresa Bigham/The Hesperian-Beacon— LOCKNEY – Lockney ISD is experiencing its most significant COVID-19 outbreak to date. The contact tracing circle is significant with this outbreak has gone very well according to Lockney ISD officials. “Approximately 75 students and several adults have been quarantined,” said Lockney ISD Superintendent Jim Baum. Students that…
Read MoreSchool leaders celebrated during October
Principally speaking October’s National Principal Appreciation Month recognizes the essential role of principals in making a school great. Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success. Principal bios on page 10. (Robin’s Nest Photography & Courtesy photos) Michelle…
Read MoreSchools & Sports for Oct. 21, 2020
Football Contest Standings Week 7
Lockney ISD activity cancellation and changes
By Teresa Bigham/The Hesperian-Beacon— The Longhorns have withdrawn from the UIL Marching Contest that was to be held on Saturday, October 24. The Longhorn football schedule will be abbreviated but accelerated. The varsity football schedule is listed below. Lockney at Roscoe on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Hamlin at Lockney on Monday, Nov. 2. Ralls at Lockney…
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