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MEMORIAL TRIBUTE The Longhorns entered the field carrying American flags in memory of those who died on 9-11. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE The Longhorns entered the field carrying American flags in memory of those who died on 9-11. | CERVANTES PHOTOGRAPHY

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Longhorns lose hard fought game to Plains, 28-21

Fred Cervantes |
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Body One week after rolling past Floydada with fireworks on both sides of the ball, the Lockney Longhorns found themselves grinding through a much different contest Friday night.
Floyd Co. Hesperian-Beacon High School Football Keepsake Edition

Floyd Co. Hesperian-Beacon High School Football Keepsake Edition

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Floyd Co. Hesperian-Beacon High School Football Keepsake Edition

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Body There’s nothing like the magic that happens under the stadium lights in a small West Texas town on a Friday night.Folks spiff up, come into town and cheer the youngsters they’ve known since they were toddlers. It seems like in a blink of an eye, they’ll be grown and gone.
COACH J.R. COMPTON | FCHB PHOTO

COACH J.R. COMPTON | FCHB PHOTO

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Compton expects to see continued growth from Whirlwinds

Doug Hensley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Body For the second year in a row, Floydada had to deal with an untimely rash of injuries that disrupted the Whirlwinds’ plans.But, despite a tough year that saw the team finish 2-8, head coach J.R. Compton has reason for optimism entering the 2025 season.
2025-26 WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF 2025-26 WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF From left: Izaiah Alvarado, Jeremy Hinojosa, Jonathan Ramirez, Andew Shores, Jeff Fabila, Brandon Wickware, Head Coach/Athletic Director, J. R. Compton, Aaron Ross, Tom Logsdon, Angel Pantoja; trainers Emily Martin and Saul Reyes. | ROBIN’S NEST PHOTOGRAPHY

2025-26 WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF 2025-26 WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF From left: Izaiah Alvarado, Jeremy Hinojosa, Jonathan Ramirez, Andew Shores, Jeff Fabila, Brandon Wickware, Head Coach/Athletic Director, J. R. Compton, Aaron Ross, Tom Logsdon, Angel Pantoja; trainers Emily Martin and Saul Reyes. | ROBIN’S NEST PHOTOGRAPHY

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2025-26 WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Body 2025-26 WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF 2025-26 WHIRLWINDS COACHING STAFF From left: Izaiah Alvarado, Jeremy Hinojosa, Jonathan Ramirez, Andew Shores, Jeff Fabila, Brandon Wickware, Head Coach/Athletic Director, J. R.
2025 Lockney Longhorns season kicks off

2025 Lockney Longhorns season kicks off

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2025 Lockney Longhorns season kicks off

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Body HEAD COACH/ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jonathan Thiebaud ASSISTANT COACHES Tevin Phillips, Chris Pritchard, Jonathan Thiebaud, Cliff Farmer, Cody Brewer

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Whirlwinds stung by Hornets in 46-14 defeat

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Body The Floydada Whirlwinds fell to the Tulia Hornets last Friday night for their first loss of the season. Tulia dominated the game by scoring twenty-two points in the first quarter, sixteen points in the second quarter, and eight points in the third quarter.
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