HOW SWEET IT IS Lockney head coach Jonathan Thiebaud relishes the Longhorns’ victory in Friday night’s Floyd County matchup in Floydada, taking home the trophy for the first time since 2021. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5
SUPER SERGIO Floydada senior Sergio Valdez leaps to intercept a Longhorn pass, but the Whirlwinds couldn’t capitalize on the catch. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4
PUTTING A LOCK ON IT The Lockney Longhorns will retain possession of the Floyd County trophy once again—until the next battle storied rivalry. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
LOCKNEY STANDOUT Lockney’s Aaren Rexrode had a great day at theWestTexas Fair & Rodeo in Abilene. He had a division champion, and then won Grand Champion Simmental as well. Rexrode is a member of the Lockney FFA. | COURTESY PHOTO
THE CHILL OFVICTORY Coach Thiebaud and his players celebrate in cool style following their Friday night win over Floydada. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
PURSUED Longhorn Russell Casillas, #11, evades pursuit by a mighty pack of Whirlwinds. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
INTO THE END ZONE drove Dahlen Silva for a Longhorns touchdown. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY
The Floyd County Shootout was just that.After a scoreless first quarter, Floydada and Lockney football fans were treated to nine touchdowns. Unfortunately for the Whirlwind faithful, only three of the nine endzone trips were theirs as the Longhorns took the county championship with a 42–23 win. The visitors hoisted the coveted rival trophy for the first time since 2021...
