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SPORTS CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, September 16, 2021
September 16th FOOTBALL - JH/JV • Aspermont vs Lueders (AWAY) 5pm • Roby vs Rule (AWAY) JH 5:30pm • Roby vs Irion County @Mertzon JV 6pm • Rotan vs Veribest (AWAY) JH 5:30pm • Rotan JV OPEN September 17th FOOTBALL - Varsity • Aspermont vs Lueders-Avoca (HOMECOMING) 7:30pm September...
High School Football Team: (l to r) Coach Tiffany Potts, Coach Jerica Walker, Amilia Hecht, Kelly Lowack, Addi Shugart, Celie Gentry, Sadie Gentry, Payton Potts, Mylee Van Meter, Patricia Murguia, Jessi Rabel, Shaincey Polk, Coach

High School Football Team: (l to r) Coach Tiffany Potts, Coach Jerica Walker, Amilia Hecht, Kelly Lowack, Addi Shugart, Celie Gentry, Sadie Gentry, Payton Potts, Mylee Van Meter, Patricia Murguia, Jessi Rabel, Shaincey Polk, Coach

Lady Hornets bring home silver medals from Childress Tournament

Double Mountain Chronicle Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Lady Hornets traveled to Coleman on August 31 for a preseason matchup. The Lady Hornets were victorious, winning 3 out of 4 sets. The Lady Bluecats took the first set 21-25 and the Lady Hornets answered back, taking the next three sets, 25-23,25-13, and 27-25.

SPORTS CALENDARs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
September 10 th FOOTBALL - Varsity • Rotan vs Moran (HOMECOMING) 7:30pm • Aspermont @ Benjamin (AWAY) 7:30pm • Roby vs Bronte (HOMECOMING) 7:3opm September 11 th VOLLEYBALL - Varsity • Rotan vs Post (HOME) JV,V 11am • Aspermont @ Plains (AWAY) JVB, JVR, V 11am September 14 th VOLLEYBALL -...
Rotan's Payton Carrillo lifts up teammate Grayson Jeffrey after scoring a touchdown. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Rotan's Payton Carrillo lifts up teammate Grayson Jeffrey after scoring a touchdown. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Hammers dominate home opener against Woodson 64-14

James Flores, Rotan Sports Reporter,
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Rotan goes 2-0 after beating Woodson 64-14 last Friday night in the Yellowhammers first home game of the season. The Yellowhammers received the opening kickoff and only needed three plays before Zac Flores found a wide open Grayson Jeffrey for a 47 yard TD.
Roby Junior Ethan Hernandez celebrates in the endzone. Photo by: Tricia Hurt

Roby Junior Ethan Hernandez celebrates in the endzone. Photo by: Tricia Hurt

Lions upset Highland for a 2-0 record

Chasity Benson, Roby Sports Reporter,
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
It was an exciting week to be a Roby Lion, with athletes pouncing on the competition. Swarming in from Roscoe Highland, the Hornets met their makers against the Pride during last week’s upset and the Roby victory.

Roby Run in Eula Invatational

Chasity Benson, Roby Sports Reporter,
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Roby Lions participated in the Eula cross country meet Tuesday, September 7th. With over 30 schools and 800 runners participating at the meet, the Roby cross country teams faced their competitors head on and proved themselves to be a force to be reckoned with.
Roby senior Gunner Helm goes up to recieve a pass over Mustang defenders. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Roby senior Gunner Helm goes up to recieve a pass over Mustang defenders. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Lions crush Sands in season opener

Chasity Benson,
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Roby Lions JV team performed exceptionally well at their first game of the season, beating the Sands Mustangs 48-0. These boys gave it their all and showed the community what they are capable of. “If you are not first, you're last,” said Dawson Shipp.

Yellowhammer Defense Tames The Longhorns

News Staff
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Rotan Yellowhammers kicked off the 2021 season Friday night in Bronte, where they defeated the Longhorns 40-6. Jaxon Warren led a solid defensive effort with 10 tackles. Zac Flores and Juan Garza had eight apiece.