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Senior Rhylon Lester drives in toward the basket during the Hammers Bi-District match against Munday. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

Senior Rhylon Lester drives in toward the basket during the Hammers Bi-District match against Munday. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

HAMMERS FALL IN BI-DISTRICT ROUND TO MUNDAY MOGULS

Henry Williams
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Rotan Yellowhammers boys travelled to Anson to play Munday High school in a Bi-District game. It was February 24, when the two teams met on the court. The tipoff was scheduled for 8:00 PM.
Roby Junior Camden Lummus with sibling and fellow State competitor freshman Berklee Lummus. Lummus, in his second consecutive appearance at the State Track & Field Meet, came away with a Bronze medal finish in the 3200 M Run, his first medal in Austin. Courtesy Photo.

Roby Junior Camden Lummus with sibling and fellow State competitor freshman Berklee Lummus. Lummus, in his second consecutive appearance at the State Track & Field Meet, came away with a Bronze medal finish in the 3200 M Run, his first medal in Austin. Courtesy Photo.

UIL STATE TRACK & FIELD RESULTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
BOYS1600 M Run 6th Camden Lummus...Roby...4:40.78 3200 M Run 3rd Camden Lummus...Roby...9:58.30 GIRLS100 M Hurdles 3rd Emilee Silva...Aspermont...15.97 400 M Dash 9th Berklee Lummus...Roby...1:04.17 1600 M Run 9th Saylor Smith...Roby...5:40.15 High Jump 8th Hannah McDonald...Aspermont...
ELITE 6 AREA ATHLETES COMPETING AT UIL STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET

ELITE 6 AREA ATHLETES COMPETING AT UIL STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET

ELITE 6 AREA ATHLETES COMPETING AT UIL STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
This weekend, six student-athetes from our area will compete at the UIL State Track & Field meet in Austin.Jr. Camden Lummus - 1600M Run, 3200M Run Jr. Saylor Smith - 1600M Run Fr. Berklee Lummus - 400M DashASPERMONTSoph. Emilee Silva - 100M Hurdles Fr. Hannah McDonald - High JumpROTANSoph.
UIL REGION 2 1-A TRACK & FIELD MEET FINAL RESULTS

UIL REGION 2 1-A TRACK & FIELD MEET FINAL RESULTS

UIL REGION 2 1-A TRACK & FIELD MEET FINAL RESULTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
GIRLS100 M Hurdles Emilee Silva...Aspermont...16.81 100 M Dash Talyn Lewis...Rotan...12.96 200 M Dash Berklee Lummus...Roby...28.19 400 M Dash Berklee Lummus...Roby...1:01.23 800 M Run Saylor Smith...Roby...2:27.92 300 M Hurdles Emilee Silva...Aspermont...49.56 1600 M Run Saylor Smith...Roby...5:45.
Current and former members of the Roby Lady Lion Softball program pose together upon conclusion of their first end of the year Alumni Softball Game this past Sunday. The Roby Lady Lions were able to top the Lady Lion Alumni team 15-5 after three innings, but both sides showed great fight nonetheless. In addition, both teams honored late alumni player Jennifer Antaya and her family with a commemorative jersey. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Current and former members of the Roby Lady Lion Softball program pose together upon conclusion of their first end of the year Alumni Softball Game this past Sunday. The Roby Lady Lions were able to top the Lady Lion Alumni team 15-5 after three innings, but both sides showed great fight nonetheless. In addition, both teams honored late alumni player Jennifer Antaya and her family with a commemorative jersey. Photo by: Mark Martinez

LADY LION SOFTBALL HOST ALUMNI FOR FINAL GAME OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
LADY LION SOFTBALL HOST ALUMNI FOR FINAL GAME OF THE YEAR
ROBY LIONS FALL IN BI-DISTRICT TO IRA

ROBY LIONS FALL IN BI-DISTRICT TO IRA

ROBY LIONS FALL IN BI-DISTRICT TO IRA

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Top: Lion Junior Kameron Blassingame pitching during Roby’s Bi-District match with Ira. Throughout the contest, the Lion offense was unable to put up any runs on the board, while defensively holding their own, albiet a few very costly errors while bases were loaded.
Roby’s Kameron Blassingame dives to beat the throw to home during the final game of the regular season finale series between Roby & Rotan on Monday night. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Roby’s Kameron Blassingame dives to beat the throw to home during the final game of the regular season finale series between Roby & Rotan on Monday night. Photo by: Mark Martinez

ROBY LIONS CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH AFTER 3 GAME BOUT WITH ROTAN

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Three games, three hours and 8 innings is what it took to decide who would earn their chance at a playoff spot on Monday night. The Rotan Yellowhammers and the Roby Lions traveled to Sweetwater for what would be a knock-down, drag-out fight and a grand conclusion to the regular season.