A small group of volunteers gathers early Saturday morning before heading out to their assignments during Rotan’s first community-wide cleanup day. More than 140 volunteers ultimately participated, tackling projects across town and helping remove approximately 300 cubic yards of debris. Photos by Mark Martinez.

Rotan's Kate Van Poppel goes up to spike the ball during the Rotan Lady Hammers match against the Texas Leadership Christian Academy Lady Eagles last Tuesday. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

Left: Aspermont's Grayson English Hurdles a Cowboy defender on his way to the endzone during the Hornets' contest with Bryson last