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Rotan senior Jordan Daniel goes up for a rebound during the Hammers' Bi-District loss to the Benjamin Mustangs this past Monday. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Rotan senior Jordan Daniel goes up for a rebound during the Hammers' Bi-District loss to the Benjamin Mustangs this past Monday. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Yellowhammer basketball season draws to a close

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Stats from the Lady Hammers Bi-District win over Benjamin on February 14 as follows: Kincheloe- 14 PTS, 12 REBS, 3 STLS, and 1 AST (she earned a double-double); Williams- 4 PTS, 2 ASTS, and 2 STLS; Daniel- 5 PTS, 2 STLS, and 1 REB; McArthur- 4 PTS, 3 REBS, 1 AST, and 1 STL; Fillingim- 12 PTS...
Aspermont's Donovan Miller lays up a shot during the Hornets 60-71 loss to Knox City last Friday night. The Hornets finished district play with a record of 11-1, tieing with the Greyhounds. Aspermont and Knox City will compete one more time to determine playoff seeding this Friday night at 6pm in Rule. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

Aspermont's Donovan Miller lays up a shot during the Hornets 60-71 loss to Knox City last Friday night. The Hornets finished district play with a record of 11-1, tieing with the Greyhounds. Aspermont and Knox City will compete one more time to determine playoff seeding this Friday night at 6pm in Rule. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

Hornets finish District play as Co-Champions

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Hornets finish District play as Co-Champions
Left: Bi-District Champion Roby Lady Lion Basketball Team L-R: Carly Jimenez, Chelsea Jimenez, Avery Carreon, Chasity Benson, Joselynn Williams, Mackenzie Castillo, Hailee Garmer, Lilly Benson, Keegan McWilliams, Ivy Espinoza, Hope Garmer. PHOTO BY: TRICIA HURT

Left: Bi-District Champion Roby Lady Lion Basketball Team L-R: Carly Jimenez, Chelsea Jimenez, Avery Carreon, Chasity Benson, Joselynn Williams, Mackenzie Castillo, Hailee Garmer, Lilly Benson, Keegan McWilliams, Ivy Espinoza, Hope Garmer. PHOTO BY: TRICIA HURT

BI-DISTRICT TRIFECTA

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Roby Lady Lions defeated the Crowell Lady Wildcats 64-34 this past Monday to claim a Bi-District Championship. The Lady Lions will take on the Highland Lady Hornets in the Area round this Friday night at 6pm in Colorado City.
Left: Bi-District Champion Rotan Lady Hammer Basketball Team L-R: Coach Destiny Gruben, Sophie Jones, Becca Kincheloe, Coach Larry Reid, Tylee Fillingim, Brooklyn McArthur, Coach Greg Decker, Ana Daniel, Sierra Williams, Hayden Foster, Chesney Fronterhouse, Karly Buchanan, Shyanne Gaspar. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

Left: Bi-District Champion Rotan Lady Hammer Basketball Team L-R: Coach Destiny Gruben, Sophie Jones, Becca Kincheloe, Coach Larry Reid, Tylee Fillingim, Brooklyn McArthur, Coach Greg Decker, Ana Daniel, Sierra Williams, Hayden Foster, Chesney Fronterhouse, Karly Buchanan, Shyanne Gaspar. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

Lady Hammers upset Benjamin to clinch Bi-District title

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Rotan Lady Hammers defeated the Benjamin Lady Mustangs 49-44 this past Tuesday to claim a Bi-District Championship. The Lady Hammers will take on the Eula Lady Pirates in the Area round this Friday night at 6pm in Anson
Left: Bi-District Champion Aspermont Lady Hornet Basketball Team L-R: Coach Tiffany Potts, Raelynn Bradley, Tatum Polk, Jessi Rabel, Alexus Garcia, Peyton Calamaco, Georgia Fraser, Ashlyn Holson, Shelby Martin, Matti Polk, Mylee Van Meter, Kelly Lowack, Coach Pat Potts, Coach Carey Rabel. Bottom L-R: Addi Shugart, Lauren Rojas. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

Left: Bi-District Champion Aspermont Lady Hornet Basketball Team L-R: Coach Tiffany Potts, Raelynn Bradley, Tatum Polk, Jessi Rabel, Alexus Garcia, Peyton Calamaco, Georgia Fraser, Ashlyn Holson, Shelby Martin, Matti Polk, Mylee Van Meter, Kelly Lowack, Coach Pat Potts, Coach Carey Rabel. Bottom L-R: Addi Shugart, Lauren Rojas. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

Lady Hornets take Bi-District title after beating Electra

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Aspermont Lady Hornets defeated the Electra Lady Tigers 57-33 this past Monday to claim a Bi-District Championship. The Lady Hornets will take on the Hermleigh Lady Cardinals in the Area round this Thursday night at 6pm in Hamlin.
Lady Lion District Champion Team L-R: Ivy Espinoza, Hope Garmer, McKenzie Barrera, Abigail Elrod, Avery Carreon, Mackenzie Castillo, Hailee Garmer, Laja Mawick, Lilly Benson, Chelsea Jimenez, Keegan McWilliams, Joselynn Williams, Chasity Benson. The Lady Lions finished District as undefeated District Champions after defeating Paint Creek Tuesday night.

Lady Lion District Champion Team L-R: Ivy Espinoza, Hope Garmer, McKenzie Barrera, Abigail Elrod, Avery Carreon, Mackenzie Castillo, Hailee Garmer, Laja Mawick, Lilly Benson, Chelsea Jimenez, Keegan McWilliams, Joselynn Williams, Chasity Benson. The Lady Lions finished District as undefeated District Champions after defeating Paint Creek Tuesday night.

Roby Lady Lions wrap up District play as undefeated District Champions

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
When entering the second round of district, players know what to expect. Opponents take note of every detail in the matchup prior, and use it to their advantage. Last Friday’s games were no different, as Roby teams took on the Aspermont Hornets. The Lady Lions began the night with a tough matchup.
Rotan senior Jordan Daniel battles with Aspermont's Jasper Hope for a rebound during the Hammers' 50-78 loss the Hornets last Tuesday night. Photo by Tricia Hurt

Rotan senior Jordan Daniel battles with Aspermont's Jasper Hope for a rebound during the Hammers' 50-78 loss the Hornets last Tuesday night. Photo by Tricia Hurt

Hammers fall to Hornets; defeat Pirates on Senior Night

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
On January 30th, the LadyYellowhammers went to Aspermont to play the Lady Hornets for the second time this season. The team was defeated by the final score of 27-67.
Aspermont's Shelby Martin fights to get around Roby's Mackenzie Castillo during the Lady Hornets 30-34 loss to the Lady Lions last Friday night. The Lady Hornets finish 2nd in District and will enter the playoffs with game information to be determined. PHOTO BY: TRICIA HURT.

Aspermont's Shelby Martin fights to get around Roby's Mackenzie Castillo during the Lady Hornets 30-34 loss to the Lady Lions last Friday night. The Lady Hornets finish 2nd in District and will enter the playoffs with game information to be determined. PHOTO BY: TRICIA HURT.

The Swarm goes 1-1 against Roby in second round of District

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Swarm goes 1-1 against Roby in second round of District