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TOURNEY RUNNERS-UP Floydada beat Abernathy 11-0 Feb. 27 with Brooklyn Pyle and Rilynn Hinsley getting home runs during day two, and the Lady Winds advanced to the championship round versus Childress Feb. 28. Floydada fell to Childress 4-2 in their only loss of the season so far (season record 17-1) and went on to finish as runners-up. | NOAH FIERROS

TOURNEY RUNNERS-UP Floydada beat Abernathy 11-0 Feb. 27 with Brooklyn Pyle and Rilynn Hinsley getting home runs during day two, and the Lady Winds advanced to the championship round versus Childress Feb. 28. Floydada fell to Childress 4-2 in their only loss of the season so far (season record 17-1) and went on to finish as runners-up. | NOAH FIERROS

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TOURNEY RUNNERS-UP

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
TOURNEY RUNNERS-UP
FLOYDADA EARNS A 5–4 WIN OVER LAMESA to improve to 2–0 in the KFLIP Tournament Feb. 26. Alli Hernandez earned her second home run of the day, and Brooklyn Pyle delivered the second home run of her career to push Floydada ahead. The Lady Winds returned the following day, beating Estacado 16-0. | NOAH FIERROS

FLOYDADA EARNS A 5–4 WIN OVER LAMESA to improve to 2–0 in the KFLIP Tournament Feb. 26. Alli Hernandez earned her second home run of the day, and Brooklyn Pyle delivered the second home run of her career to push Floydada ahead. The Lady Winds returned the following day, beating Estacado 16-0. | NOAH FIERROS

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FLOYDADA EARNS A 5–4 WIN OVER LA

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
FLOYDADA EARNS A 5–4 WIN OVER LA
FLOYDADA TAKES THE FIRST GAME of the KFLIP Tournament with a 10–3 win over Muleshoe Feb. 26. The Lady Winds faced Lamesa in their second game of the day. Itzel Baltazar launched the first home run of her career, while Alli Hernandez added a two-run home run to extend the lead. | NOAH FIERROS

FLOYDADA TAKES THE FIRST GAME of the KFLIP Tournament with a 10–3 win over Muleshoe Feb. 26. The Lady Winds faced Lamesa in their second game of the day. Itzel Baltazar launched the first home run of her career, while Alli Hernandez added a two-run home run to extend the lead. | NOAH FIERROS

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FLOYDADA TAKES THE FIRST GAME

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
FLOYDADA TAKES THE FIRST GAME
BAKED WITH LOVE During the time my husband was overseas while working for a government defense contract, banana bread was one of the things I baked and sent to him to bring a little bit of “home” into his life. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

BAKED WITH LOVE During the time my husband was overseas while working for a government defense contract, banana bread was one of the things I baked and sent to him to bring a little bit of “home” into his life. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Going bananas for this bread

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUEIf you are in search of a good, classic banana bread recipe, look no further. I’ve gone to this recipe time and time again especially when I have bananas going bad in my fruit basket.

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FLOYDADA SCHOOL MENU MARCH 2 – MARCH 6

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
MONDAY Breakfast – Annie’s organic Bunny Grahams & Strawberry Banana Yogurt, Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal w/graham crackers, Frosted Flakes cereal w/ graham crackers, Trix cereal w/graham crackers, fresh fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch –Chicken tenders w/roll, green eggs & ham w/toast, grilled...
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Floydada CISD recognizes students and staff at October board meeting

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
At the Floydada Collegiate ISD board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, students and staff were recognized for their hard work.Students of the Month recognized from Duncan Collegiate Elementary were first graders Alexa Ovalle and Damian Otero.The Duncan Elementary Educator of the Month was Angelique...

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Longhorns fall to #14 Mustangs in season finale

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
RUSS MORRIS | HESPERIAN-BEACON The Lockney Longhorns hosted the #14 Olton Mustangs for their final game of the season on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The Longhorns entered the game hoping take home their second district win of the season.The #14 Mustangs took control of the game early in the first half.
Jasmine Gonzales’ throw to Lily Jimenez just misses the out

Jasmine Gonzales’ throw to Lily Jimenez just misses the out

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Lockney softball hosts annual tournament

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
On Friday Feb. 20, Lockney softball hosted its annual tournament and took a couple of tough losses. They lost a close one to the Morton Maidens 8-6, then fell to a very strong Lubbock Christian Lady Eagles team 19-1.

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LOCKNEY SCHOOL MENU MARCH 3 – MARCH 6

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
TUESDAY Breakfast –Pancakes, bacon, applesauce, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Chicken strips, fries, Texas toast, tomato cup, fruity gelatin, milk WEDNESDAY Breakfast – Breakfast pizza, apples, fruit juice, milk Lunch – Crispy chicken sandwich, baked beans, baby carrots, cinnamon apples, yogurt,...
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