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ROLLING ON TO AUSTIN Toby Zepeda, who won the regional championship in the wheelchair shot put with a throw of 17’-2.5”. He advances to the State track meet. | COURTESY PHOTO

ROLLING ON TO AUSTIN Toby Zepeda, who won the regional championship in the wheelchair shot put with a throw of 17’-2.5”. He advances to the State track meet. | COURTESY PHOTO

Zepeda wins regional championship in wheelchair shot put

Russ Morris |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body The Floydada Whirlwinds and Lady Winds track and field teams competed in the 2A Region 1 track meet at West Texas A&M University May 1 and 2. Floydada competed against schools from Districts 1 through 8 for an opportunity to advance to the State track meet.
Daniel Alvarado wins regional championship in 400m dash

Daniel Alvarado wins regional championship in 400m dash

Daniel Alvarado wins regional championship in 400m dash

Russ Morris |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body The Lockney Longhorns and Lady Horns track and field teams competes in the 2A Region 1 Track Meet at West Texas A&M University May 1 and 2. Lockney competed against schools from Districts 1 through 8 for an opportunity to advance to the state track meet.

Longhorns fall to Floydada in season finale

Russ Morris |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body The Lockney Longhorns hosted Memphis on April 21 for their final home stand of the regular season. The Longhorns hoped to avoid backto- back losses after losing their game to Wellington on April 18.Lockney led 10-2 after the second inning.

Lady Horns’ season ends in bi-district round

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Body RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACONThe Lockney Lady Horns softball team traveled to Palo Duro High School in Amarillo for their 2A Division 2 bi-district round series against the Gruver Lady Hounds April 21.The Lady Horns and Lady Hounds played in a best-of-three series.
DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to Coach Jeff Fabila and the Floydada Whirlwinds. Floydada won the district baseball title for the first time since 2017. It's also the first time in school history that the softball and baseball teams have won the district in the same year. | COURTESY PHOTO

DISTRICT CHAMPS Congratulations go to Coach Jeff Fabila and the Floydada Whirlwinds. Floydada won the district baseball title for the first time since 2017. It's also the first time in school history that the softball and baseball teams have won the district in the same year. | COURTESY PHOTO

Whirlwinds clinch district championship

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body The Floydada Whirlwinds baseball team hosted the Wellington Skyrockets on April 14. The Whirlwinds entered the game tied for first place in the district standings.The Whirlwinds took an early 4-1 lead after the second inning.
#4 Lady Winds win 7th district

#4 Lady Winds win 7th district

#4 Lady Winds win 7th district championship

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Body The #4 Floydada Lady Winds hosted the Clarendon Lady Broncos on April 14. The Lady Winds entered the game having already clinched a playoff berth, and a victory over Clarendon would put them one step closer to a district championship.
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