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LADY WINDS RALLY The Floydada Lady Winds down one game in the playoffs, came back and won two games to clinch the bidistrict title. | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK

LADY WINDS RALLY The Floydada Lady Winds down one game in the playoffs, came back and won two games to clinch the bidistrict title. | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK

LADY WINDS RALLY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Body LADY WINDS RALLY

LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU APRIL 29 – MAY 3

News Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body MONDAY Breakfast –Pancakes, bacon, apples, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Cheeseburger, garden salad, sweet potato fries, apples, milk TUESDAY Breakfast –Grilled cheese sandwich, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Hot ham & cheese, baked beans, veggie cup, chilled pineapple, cookie,...
WINNING WINDS Floydada’s Lady Winds finished up regularseason play 23-5-1 overall and 13-1 in district. | FCHS YEARBOOK PHOTO

WINNING WINDS Floydada’s Lady Winds finished up regularseason play 23-5-1 overall and 13-1 in district. | FCHS YEARBOOK PHOTO

Floydada softball team gears up for first round of playoffs

Doug Hensley
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body The Floydada softball team finished the regular season with a flourish, notching twin triumphs against Lockney in final tune-ups before beginning the playoffs.
LOSSES TO LOCKNEY “We struggled a little bit hitting the ball” in the two-game series with Lockney, said coach Danny Brittain,“but Kyler Gillespie pitched really well and kept it close.” | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

LOSSES TO LOCKNEY “We struggled a little bit hitting the ball” in the two-game series with Lockney, said coach Danny Brittain,“but Kyler Gillespie pitched really well and kept it close.” | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

Whirlwinds shift focus to finishing season strong

Doug Hensley
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Body A decisive two-game series against cross-county rival Lockney may not have gone its way, but the Floydada baseball team is planning to finish the regular season on a strong note.“I thought we played pretty well last Tuesday at their place,” head coach Danny Brittain said.

Well-rested Whirlwinds ready to get back into action

News Staff
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Body DOUG HENSLEY | HESPERIAN-BEACONFor Floydada, a week off didn’t mean a week of inactivity.The Whirlwind baseball team has spent its time constructively, getting ready for their final two series of the season and keeping their eyes firmly focused on qualifying for the playoffs.
EVENLY MATCHED “From pitching to hitting to scoring runs, we (and Sundown) were even in everything,”said Floydada head coach Armando Morales after each team took away a win in last week’s series. “They have a good solid team, and it was a playoff-like atmosphere for both games.” The Lady Winds hit seven home runs in their series with Sundown. | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK.

EVENLY MATCHED “From pitching to hitting to scoring runs, we (and Sundown) were even in everything,”said Floydada head coach Armando Morales after each team took away a win in last week’s series. “They have a good solid team, and it was a playoff-like atmosphere for both games.” The Lady Winds hit seven home runs in their series with Sundown. | FLOYDADA YEARBOOK.

Floydada, Sundown split series with pair of thrillers

Doug Hensley |
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Body In a two-game softball showdown that lived up to advance expectations, Floydada and Sundown gave hometown fans plenty to cheer with each claiming a walk-off victory.
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