Sports

Yellowhammer Varsity Cheer

News Staff

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Yellowhammer Cheer Squad L-R: Jasmine Whitaker, Shyanne Gaspar, Chesney Fronterhouse, Sterling Bowen, Keira Burrows, Paytin Pinder, Sophie Jones.

Emphasis on Sportsmanship in High School Activities Now Extends to Online Behavior

News Staff

Thursday, August 11, 2022

With the changes that have occurred in college sports the past couple of years, high school sports is truly the last level of pure amateur competition in our country – and the NFHS and its member state associations want it to remain that way.

Lady Hammers open season with 3-0 win over Moran

News Staff

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Lady Hammer Becca Kincheloe battles with a Lady Bulldog at the top of the net. Photo by Mark Martinez Lady Hammer Senior Ana Daniel pops the ball back over the net. Photo by Mark Martinez

Rotan freshman Jayden Louis tags senior Michael Moffett during a drill.

It's the most wonderful time of the year

News Staff

Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Rotan Yellowhammers finished last season with a 7-3 record, their best so far after becoming a 6-man program. The Hammers will return six seniors whose leadership Head Coach Dale Means believes will play a big factor in ensuring another solid season.

Local youth runner

Local youth runner qualifies for State Meet

News Staff

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Noah Gentry age 5. Competed in Region 9 TAAF 6U division, regional meet on July 9. Top 3 finishers advanced to the Summer Games state meet in Corpus Christi July 21-24th. He placed 2nd in the 50 m and 2nd in the 100 m.

6-on-6 Tournament in Rotan

News Staff

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Rotan's Cody Means picks off a pass in last Saturday's 6-on-6 football tournament hosted by Rotan. Roby's Kooper McWilliams prepares to bring to down a pass that he would take in for a touchdown.

Students represent local school districts in FCA All-star Game

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Reporter

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Students from across the Big Country and Concho Valley met up under the lights at Abilene’s Shotwell Stadium over the weekend for the 23rd annual FCA All-star Classic.

Callie Humphrey continues her basketball career with the Cisco College Wranglers

Kyndra Cullifer Reporter, Double Mountain

Thursday, June 2, 2022

For Roby High School senior, Callie Humphrey, playing basketball comes naturally, growin up in a gym while watching her dad coach the sport and began playing herself at the age of eight.

Aspermont's Patricia Murguia commits to Western Texas College Cross Country team

News Staff

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Patricia Murguia (center) with family L-R: sister Divina Murguia, parents Joe & Esther Murguia, sister Idalia Murguia & nephew Asher. Murguia finished her senior cross country season 12th in the state out of 148 respectively, also finishing with the fastest personal time of her career.

Helms signs with Hardin Simmons Track & Field

News Staff

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Gunner Helm (center) surrounded by family & coaching staff signs his letter of intent to compete in Track & Field for the Hardin Simmons University Cowboys. Coaching Staff L-R Matt Tarbutton, Doug Hampton, Johnny Sanchez, Zack Ryan, & Michael Humphrey. Family seated L-R: parents Holli & Jay Helm.