Sports

Roby Lion XC racks up 1st Place finishes at Guthrie

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Last Wednesday, Roby Cross Country took on Guthrie’s Rattlesnake Run. Known for its rough terrain, unpredictable conditions, and “wild” wildlife, the runners needed to be mentally prepared for the challenging day. The Lions took on the course first.

This weekend in Sports

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Football (Friday, Sept. 22nd ) Rotan vs. Strawn (Away, 7:30pm) Roby vs. Benjamin (Away, 7:30pm) Aspermont vs. Rule (Homecoming, 7:30pm) Volleyball (Sept. 23rd) Rotan vs. Paducah (Away, 11am) Aspermont vs. Crowell (Home, 3pm) Cross Country (Sept. 23rd) Roby at Lubbock Invitational (2pm)
Roby Sophomore Rhylon Lester fights through Longhorn defenders during the Lions' 0-27 loss to Loop last Thursday night. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Roby Sophomore Rhylon Lester fights through Longhorn defenders during the Lions' 0-27 loss to Loop last Thursday night. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Roby Lions fall 0-27 to Loop Longhorns at home

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Last Thursday, Roby’s varsity football team took on the Loop Longhorns. After a battle of turnovers, the Lions were unable to come out with a win, making their record now 0-4. Roby kicked off to Loop to begin the game.
Rotan Sophomore Jose Garza weaves through Cowboy defenders during the Hammers 44-39 win over Woodson last Friday night. Photo by Mark Martinez

Rotan Sophomore Jose Garza weaves through Cowboy defenders during the Hammers 44-39 win over Woodson last Friday night. Photo by Mark Martinez

Hammers get big win on Homecoming

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Rotan Yellowhammers celebrated 100 years of Hammer football and Homecoming last Friday night. It was only fitting the Hammers would come away with a big win over Woodson to improve to 1-2 on the season.

This weekend in Sports

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Football Thursday,Sept. 14th Roby vs. Loop (Home, 7:30pm) Friday, Sept. 15th Aspermont vs. Lueders (Away, 7:30pm) Volleyball (Sept. 16th) Rotan vs. Crowell (Home, 11am)
Lion Junior Brady Etheredge pursues the Hornet ball carrier during the Lions 6-54 loss to Irion County this past Friday. Photo by Tricia Hurt

Lion Junior Brady Etheredge pursues the Hornet ball carrier during the Lions 6-54 loss to Irion County this past Friday. Photo by Tricia Hurt

Lions fall to Irion Co. on Homecoming night

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The stands were packed, not only with high school students, but parents, exes, and loyal fans. This year’s captains walked across the field, preparing for the coin toss. The coin was flipped and the game soon began. The Lions would start on defense.

Abilene Invitational Results

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Varisty Girls placed 1st overall as a team with 121 runners: Chasity Benson 1st Hailee Garmer 6th Lilly Benson 7th Saylor Smith 17th Taylor Jeffrey 20th Ivy Espinoza 52nd Emma Carreon 59th Brylie Duniven 67th Joselynn Williams 70th Varsity Boys placing out of 176 runners: Camden Lummus...
Rotan Sophomore Cristian Garcia slips a defender for a big run during the Hammers 26-39 loss to the Harrold Hornets last Friday night. Photo by Mark Martinez

Rotan Sophomore Cristian Garcia slips a defender for a big run during the Hammers 26-39 loss to the Harrold Hornets last Friday night. Photo by Mark Martinez

Hammers fall in home opener to Harrold 26-39

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Rotan Yellowhammers held their first home football game last Friday night after a one week delay.