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Hedley track post several personal-best at White Deer
Hedley Junior High and High School athletes turned in a series of personal-best performances and podium finishes at district track meets held April 1 and 2 in White Deer.
At the junior high meet Thursday, Hedley’s girls were led by Nayeli Rodriguez, who claimed the district title in the 2400 meters with a time of 10 minutes, 24.88 seconds. Rodriguez also added a fourth-place finish in the 400 meters (1:15.24).
Ehmjey Valles recorded personal-best times in both of her events, placing 16th in the 200 meters (42.16) and 15th in the 400 meters (1:39.12).
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Kinzlee Paris also set a personal record in the 400 meters, finishing 12th in 1:27.21, and competed in the 800 and 1200.
On the boys’ side, Jose Martinez posted a third-place finish in the discus with a personal-best throw of 81 feet, 3 inches. He also set a personal best in the 800 meters (2:38.88) to place fifth, while adding eighth in the 100 meters (14.64), ninth in the 400 (1:16.12) and 11th in the shot put (24-3½).
Paul Berry added another podium finish for Hedley, taking third in the 2400 meters with a personal-best time of 10:34.00, while also competing in the 800 and 1200. Jose
Paita placed fifth in the 2400 (12:05.12).
Maddex Gay contributed several personal-best efforts, including a tie for sixth in the triple jump (27-11½), 12th in the shot put (23-8½) and seventh in the discus (72-5). He also finished 10th in the 400 (1:16.52) and eighth in the 800 (3:00.44).
Lucas Booth recorded a personal-best throw of 48-10½ in the discus to place 15th and was 15th in the shot put (23-3).
At the high school meet Wednesday, Hedley’s Josue Prieto highlighted the boys’ results with a third-place finish in the discus at 115-8, while placing ninth in the shot put (35-8½).
Damien Alston competed in three running events, finishing 21st in the 400 meters (1:07.87), 26th in the 200 (29.65) and 13th in the 800 (2:38.96).
For the Lady Owls, Abbi Hood placed 10th in the triple jump (24-5½), 12th in the 800 meters (3:40.65) and 19th in the 400 (1:42.65).
Hedley athletes combined for multiple top-five finishes and a host of personal records across both meets.
Clarendon OAP advances
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Lions Club to host annual Jones 5K race Saturday
Runners and walkers will gather in Clarendon this Saturday, April 11, to raise awareness about child abuse during the 14th annual Chance Mark Jones Roar & Run 5K.
More than 60 people have registered for the event, which is hosted by the Clarendon Lions Club and coincides with Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.
Sign-ins start at 8 a.m. in front of the Donley County Courthouse. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Race packets will be available for pick-up all day this Friday, April 10, at the Clarendon Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The year’s 5K will again start and end at the Courthouse and will run through the city, around Prospect Park, and past several historic sites.
The race honors the life of four-year-old Chance Mark Jones, who died from abuse in 2011. Proceeds from the annual 5K support the local office of the Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center and help fund the charitable activities of the Clarendon Lions Club, including eyeglasses for local school children, scholarships, the Toys for Joy program, holiday food baskets, and more.
Registration is still open through the morning of the race for people who wish to participate.
For more information about this weekend’s Chance Mark Jones Memorial 5K, contact Lion Ashlee Estlack at 806-662-4687 or Lion Roger Estlack at 874-2259.
Local firefighters battle Lefty Fire
Clarendon and Hedley volunteer firefighters joined other area departments and state resources in battling the Lefty Fire in Hall County last week.
The fire started on Thursday, April 2, and was contained on Friday with more than 1,300 acres burned.
The fire started about 25 miles west of Childress.
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Officials reported that support came from Turkey VFD, Quitaque VFD, Memphis VFD, Silverton VFD, Motley County VFD, Childress FD, Clarendon VFD, Hedley VFD, Wellington VFD, and the Texas Forest Service as well as state strikeforce crews from all over Texas and as far away as Washington State.
A social media post from the Turkey Volunteer Fire Department said the forward progression of the fire was stopped Thursday night around 9 p.m. and said the forest service and strike team firefighters remained with the fire overnight. A Type 1 helicopter that was able to draft water from tanks on the ground. Turkey, Memphis, and Silverton firefighters returned Friday with water tankers and collapsible, portable tanks. They refilled each tanker several times while the helicopter drew up 1000-2000 gallons per trip to go drop over the fire.
These crews and the helicopter were released Friday evening around 5:00.
Lions give disaster relief grants to Clarendon, H’wick FDs
The Clarendon Lions Club recently has made donations of $1,000 each to the Clarendon and Howardwick volunteer fire departments for expenses related to the Eight Ball Fire in February.
Lions District Governor Deanna Porter worked with the Texas Lions Foundation to secure disaster relief following the wildfire, which burned more than 13,500 acres, threatened the City of Howardwick, and led to evacuations of residences in that city and near Lake Greenbelt.
The funds were quickly approved and then handed over to the Clarendon Lions Club to determine how best to disperse the money.
The club made a donation to the District 2-T1 Lions Disaster Relief Team, which brought its mobile kitchen to Howardwick on February 18 to prepare food for about 100 first responders.
Lions officials then worked with representatives of the Clarendon and Howardwick fire departments to identify expenses from the fire that could be covered by the grant funds. Clarendon had two fire trucks that needed repairs following the Eight Ball Fire, and Howardwick had tires that needed replacing after the fire.
Ray Crump
Ray Crump was born on December 5, 1964—a snowy day his mother never let him forget and loved to tease him about for years. He passed peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Amarillo, surrounded by his family.
Ray was known for his big personality—loud, talkative, and full of life. He had a presence that filled every room, and you always knew when Ray was around. He loved to visit, tell stories, and make people laugh, and his voice and energy will be deeply missed.
Above everything, Ray was a proud and devoted father to his sons, Mike and Chris. He loved nothing more than watching them play sports for the Clarendon Broncos. Whether cheering from the stands or talking about the game afterward, Ray was their biggest fan—passionate, supportive, and always present.
Ray also had a deep love for the cowboy way of life. He spent many years working on ranches and in feed yards across Clarendon and the surrounding areas. One of his greatest passions was roping, and he cherished the time spent doing what he loved most, surrounded by good people and open country.
He was a deeply caring and dedicated husband to his wife, Michael Elizabeth Crump. When she began to lose the ability to care for herself, Ray stepped in without hesitation, becoming her caregiver. He showed unwavering patience, compassion, and love during that time, living out what it truly means to stand by someone through all of life’s challenges.
Ray was preceded in death by his father, Morris Crump; his brother, Randy Crump; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Michael Elizabeth Crump of Pampa; his mother, Janie Gibson of Clarendon; his stepmother, Linda Crump of Clarendon; his sister, Laura and husband Jason of Amarillo, and their children, Avery and Ethan; his son, Chris Crump of Turkey, his wife, Rebecca, and their children, Keighen, Asher, Carter, and Addie; his son, Mike Crump of Hedley, his wife, Julie, and their children, Kyndall, Waverley, and Rankin; his sister-in-law, Buckie Crump of Clarendon; his stepbrothers, Elwyn and wife Pam of Hedley, Wyman and wife Shonda of Amarillo, and Willie and wife Holly of Memphis; and his step-grandchildren Madalyn and Nolan Phillips of Singer.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ray will be remembered for his big heart, his strong voice, his love for his family, and the life he built doing what he loved. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and in the family he loved so fiercely.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Josey Shadle, officiating.
Cremation and arrangements are under the care of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
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Benson keeps running strong
By Sandy Anderberg
Clarendon High School senior Madi Benson has had a great track season so far and continues to run well in the long-distance events.
Last week, Benson participated in the Amarillo Relays where she faced off against several bigger schools. She was able to run third in the 800-meter finishing with a time of 2:25.46, which was only five seconds off the winning pace from a Randall runner who finished with a time of 2:20.53. Benson also ran the 3200-meter and turned in a time of 13:26.76 for 11th place.
Addy Havens also found her rhythm in the 3200 and finished 17th at 14:15.46, and Lexi Phillips was 24th with a time of 15:59.31.
On the Bronco side, Tristen Ybarra finished ninth with a time of 11:26.32.
The Broncos and Lady Broncos will gear up for the District track meet by running in the White Deer meet April 1. The District meet will be April 9 in Panhandle.
Lady Broncos fall to Floydada
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos struggled against a strong Lady Winds team and were defeated 3-21 last Friday.
Laken Smith was on the mound for the team for two innings and gave up 10 runs, eight of which were earned runs, on six hits. Smith was able to strike out five batters but allowed five walks as well.
Offensively, Smith also took control at the plate. She brought in two runs and went two for two on the day. Senior Elliot Frausto also had two hits in the game.
The Lady Broncos will travel to Quanah on April 3 beginning at 5 p.m. and take on Lockney at home on April 7.
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