Sports
Henry Williams, Double Mountain Chronicle Reporter
On January 31 at Aspermont, both the Junior High Lady Hammers and the Junior High Hammers closed out their season. The lady Hammers was within one point (21-22) of tying the game with 4:30 left in the final period.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Roby Lions pounce the Rule Bobcats
Chasity Benson Double Mountain Chronicle Roby
The Lady Lions put up another great fight Tuesday night and came away with another district win against the Rule Lady Bobcats, marking the end of district competition for the Lady Lions.
The first half was an even fight on both ends of the court, with a tied score of 25-25 at halftime.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Rotan prepares for water line construction
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Rotan City Council approved bids last month for a portion of a series of water line improvements, preparing for the beginning phase of a multi-million-dollar grant project that began in 2018.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
COTTON GIN REPORT FOR FISHER COUNTY
News Staff
As of Wednesday, February 9, 2021, the Rotan Gin has ginned 25,136 bales of cotton.
The Longworth Gin in Roby has ginned 19,322 bales as of the same date.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Hammers go 1-1 in 2nd bout with Rule Bobcats
Henry Williams, Double Mountain Chronicle Reporter
Off to a slow start, the Lady Hammers trailed the Lady Cats 7-9 at the end of the first period on January 28 in Rule. The team went on a 16-1 run to take a 23-10 lead at the end of the second period.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
District Champion Lady Hornets Top L-R: Addi Shugart, Tatum Polk, Lauren Rojas, Coach Pat Potts, Mylee Van Meter, Jessi Rabel, Coach Tiffany Potts, Mikayla Daniel, Shelby Martin, Raelyn Bradley, Peyton Calamaco, Kelly Lowack. Bottom L-R: Amilia Hecht, Celie Gentry, Payton Potts, Sadie Gentry, Patricia Murguia, Shaincey Polk.
Lady Hornets clinch District Championship; Hornet Boys one step closer
Double Mountain Chronicle Staff
On January 28th, Aspermont met up with the Lueders-Avoca Raiders on a special night; the school recognized the players from the state qualifying teams in the 1960s before the games. Both teams showed out, with the girls starting the night with a 88-17 win against the Raiders.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Jordan Daniel takes a high shot over two Lion defenders during the Hammers 53-38 win over Roby. Photo by: Tricia Hurt
Hammers play strong against Roby
Henry Williams, Double Mountain Chronicle Reporter
As of January 24, the Rotan Hammers are keeping pace with the Knox City Greyhounds and the Roby Lions in District Play. The team defeated the Lions on January 18 (53-38) and lost to Aspermont on January 21 (46-60).
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Roby Lions and Lady Lions take another district win
Chasity Benson Double Mountain Chronicle Roby
As the basketball season moves closer to the final competitions, Roby Lions and Lady Lions continue to stay in the mix, racking up another win against Knox City.
Friday night Roby hosted Knox City for another district showdown.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Hornet Keltyn VanMeter slips by Rotan's Zac Flores during last Friday's win over the Hammers. Photo by: Mark Martinez
Hornets maintain hold on District with big wins
Double Mountain Chronicle Staff
January 20th, on senior night, the Hornets and Lady Hornets met up on their home court with the Rotan Yellowhammers.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Aspermont teams win big over Rule Bobcats
Double Mountain Chronicle Staff
On January 14th, the Lady Hornets played Richland Springs in Abilene. During the game, Payton Potts was an offensive threat, scoring 14 of 27 points. The Lady Hornets fell short with a loss of 27-40.
On January 18th, the Aspermont Hornets and Lady Hornets traveled to Rule to play the Bobcats.
Thursday, January 20, 2022