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Lady Broncos finish eighth in Lubbock

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By Sandy Anderberg

The Lady Broncos and Broncos ran at the Lubbock Invitational last weekend.
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The Lady Bronco cross-country team has been running well all season and their meet up with their first real competition in the Lubbock Invitational last weekend at Mae Simmons Park.

Former State qualifier Madi Benson ran a good race in the two-mile and finished fifth out of 173 runners. Benson led the way for the Lady Broncos eighth-place finish in a field of 34 teams. Steadily improving sophomore Addy Havens finished in 11th place with a respectable time of 13:26.5.

Emmarie Holland has been running strong and finished 23rd at 14:44.1, while Lexi Phillips ran the course in a time of 15:47.8, and Laken Smith posted a time of 16:47.4.

Tristen Ybarra was the lone runner for the Broncos and did a great job in the 5K finishing 38th out of 144 runners at a time of 19:56.4.

The Broncos and Lady Broncos along with the Clarendon Junior High Colts and Lady Colts will run October 1 in the Wheeler Stampede and compete at the district level in Wheeler at Tom Britt Memorial Park.

Colts flex muscles against Lockney

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By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Junior High Colts made a bold statement against the Lockney Shorthorns at home last week in Bronco Stadium and earned a 34-18 win.

They will have a week to rest until their next game in Wellington on October 9 at 5:00pm.

T.J. Smith hurdles a Wellington Skyrocket during last week’s junior high football game.
Courtesy Photo / Britney Fields Photography

Quarterback T.J. Smith gathered 315 all-purpose yards in the 16-point win and snatched all five touchdowns in the game. Even though Smith played strong, his defensive line helped throughout the game led by Kase Zongker who plays solid at the defensive tackle spot. Colton Madsen, who played the defensive end position with determination, also had a heavy-duty effort in the game. Zongker and Madsen worked together and had key sacks and tackles for losses in the game according to Coach Isaac Semans.

Despite trailing 14-18 at one point, the Colts pressed hard on the accelerator with fellow player Jaequan Weatherton on their minds. They were able to make up the ground they needed to take the lead with 20 unanswered points. And the touchdown that came late in the game capped off a gritty effort to put the game out of reach and defeat the Shorthorns.

“Coach Kelley and I are extremely happy with the progress we’ve made this year and the results we’ve gotten,” Semans said. “We wanted to dedicate this game to Jaequan Weatherton and knew we needed to get a victory. We couldn’t be more proud of how hard they work and how they’re growing as student athletes.”

Crosstimber team wins chuckwagon cookoff

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The Crosstimber Ranch wagon team from Mustang, Okla., claimed the championship of the Col. Charles Goodnight Chuckwagon Cookoff last Saturday, September 27, beating out four other teams.

Competing in the Saints’ Roost Museum’s 31st annual cookoff, Crosstimber won first place for the Best Wagon & Camp, which was the only award given this year. Don Johnson and Randy Whipple served as wagon judges.

After consulting with cooking teams, museum officials changed the format of the cookoff this year. Food categories were not judged, and prize money usually awarded for those contests was used as incentives to help wagon teams cover the expense of travel. Unfortunately, circumstances of health, available help, and a competing contest downstate prevented several wagon teams from attending the Clarendon event this year.

Honey Do Spoiler 2025 team
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The 18th annual Junior Cookoff the day before the big event drew five contestants, who were paired with experienced wagon teams to prepare dessert for the cooks’ dinner Friday night. First place was Noah Pearson cooking with Crosstimbers, second place was Stetson Duncan cooking with the Slim Pickin’s team, and third was August Pearson cooking with the Wild Cow Ranch team.

Other junior competitors were Connar Askew with the Double Nichols team, and Asa Bains with the Honey Do Spoiler.

The Junior Cookoff is sponsored each year by the American Chuckwagon Association.

The trade show was held throughout the day Saturday, and live entertainment was provided. Breakfast and lunch concessions were provided by the Donley County Senior Citizens.

Competing wagons served a menu of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, beans, and cobbler.

Perry to visit here Oct. 7

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Texas State Senator Charles Perry has announced an upcoming town hall forum in Clarendon on Tuesday, October 7, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Clarendon College Harned Sisters Fine Arts Center.

“I am excited to spend time in Clarendon and visit with the constituents I am blessed to represent down in Austin,” said Senator Perry. “Town halls are one of the best ways for me to hear firsthand what matters most to the people of the Panhandle. I look forward to discussing the work we’re doing at the state level on issues from health care to education, and laying out my vision to ensure Texas has water to meet its future needs.”

The event is free and open to the public.

Senator Perry has been a key advocate for water management in Texas, authoring and passing SB 7 / SJR 7 last session. These bills aim to secure long-term water supply by financing infrastructure projects and conservation initiatives, addressing the state’s growing water needs.

Senator Perry has served six sessions in the Texas Senate and is the Chairman of the Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services, and a member of the Finance, State Affairs, and Transportation Committees.

He is also the Chairman of the select committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding, where he passed Senate Bill 1, the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act. This legislation follows the tragic flooding at Camp Mystic that claimed the lives of 27 young Texans. In their honor, SB 1 sets clear standards to keep camps safe, requiring emergency plans, weather alerts, staff training, and prohibiting cabins in dangerous floodplains.

At the town hall, Perry will meet with local residents to discuss legislative priorities and hear concerns directly from the community. The event aims to provide an open platform for Clarendon residents to engage on key issues affecting the region, including water, agriculture, healthcare, and rural development.

If you have questions or would like additional details, contact Jennifer Foster at Jennifer.Foster@senate.texas.gov.

CCISD board votes to approve buses

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Clarendon CISD Trustees unanimously approved purchasing two buses during a called meeting last Monday, September 22.

Interim Superintendent Rick Teran previously told the Enterprise the two American Dreamliner buses are built on a Freightliner M2 chassis and have about 24,000 miles on them. The buses will be white with maroon graphics, and the total cost to the district will be $699,370, which will be paid for out of the district’s fund balance.

Trustees also approved a graphic design for the buses. The final art was not ready for publication this week before the Enterprise went to press.

Teran said the buses should be delivered to the school in about a month.

CC project helps students in need

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Clarendon College is proud to announce the Bulldog Care Closet, a resource to help ensure that no student has to worry about their basic needs standing in the way of their academic success.

The Bulldog Care Closet provides essential items – including food, toiletries, blankets, and other basic-needs supplies – to any currently enrolled Clarendon College student who needs a little extra help.

Students can request items by completing an online order form. Once processed, their items are packaged like mail and delivered to the College library. Students are notified when their package is ready for pick-up.

Clarendon College welcomes donations to the Care Closet from faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. There are several ways to contribute. Item Donations: Basic-need goods such as non-perishable food, toiletries, blankets, etc. Amazon Wish List: The College has curated an Amazon Wish List for those who prefer to donate remotely. Monetary Contributions: Cash donations help purchase items that are in immediate demand or items not easily donated.

Donations may be dropped off at Clarendon College during normal business hours. You may also contribute via the Amazon Wish List or through the monetary donation link provided on the College’s Bulldog Care Closet webpage.

For more information, to coordinate larger donations, or to arrange a drop-off, contact Leah James at 806-874-4838 or leah.james@clarendoncollege.edu.

Lady Broncos XC dominate Greenbelt Gallop

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By Sandy Anderberg

The Lady Bronco cross country team showed their strength in the annual Greenbelt Gallop at Kinkaid Park last week. The seven ladies ran well enough to finish the event as team champions and leading the way was senior Madi Benson who finished second in the race with a time of 14:26.

Lady Bronco Addy Havens placed fourth last week at the Greenbelt Gallop.
Courtesy Photo / Al Elam

Addy Havens ran fourth at 15:22, and Emmarie Holland was fifth with a time of 15:33. Elliot Frausto ran the course in a time of 15:53 for sixth, and Lexi Phillips was thirteenth at 17:29.

Laken Smith was 19th at 18:32, and Mary Jo Dushay was 29th with a time of 24:01.

Brilynn Bruce ran in the junior varsity division and finished with a time of 20:38 for the two-mile course.

Linley Hogle ran in the junior high girls’ division and crossed the line in second place with a time of 17:05, and Adleigh Moore ran 13th at 23:13. Colten Henson was the lone runner in the junior high boys’ division, and he finished sixth at 17:05.

The Lady Broncos will participate in the Lubbock Invitational at Mae Simmons Park on September 27. They will also compete along with the junior high runners in the Wheeler Stampede on October 1 in Wheeler.

Colts slam Gruver at home, 40-24

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By Sandy Anderberg

The Clarendon Junior High Colts have had a strong season and were able to slide by the Greyhounds 40-24 at home last week. Their first-half dominance over their opponent gave them the commanding lead they needed to get the big win.

Jaequan Weatherton runs the ball for the Colts last week against Gruver.
Courtesy Photo / Al Elam

Quarterback T.J. Smith was on fire in the first two quarters of play and was responsible for four of the Colts’ touchdowns in the first half to give them a 32-0 lead at the break. Darren Smith was responsible for the last Colt touchdown from his running back position. It was Smith’s first TD of the year.

Defensively, the Colts were solid once again. Colton Henson grabbed one interception and had several tackles from his safety spot. Zy Matthews, who also plays a safety, had a forced fumble that he recovered, and racked up several Colt tackles.

Coaches Semans and Kelley are enjoying their hard-working team.

“The boys have continued to work hard and find ways to compete every day,” Semans said. “We are experiencing a lot of success and are looking forward to working hard to continue winning,” Semans and Kelley said.

The Bronco junior varsity squad also took on the Greyhounds at home last Thursday night. Despite playing hard, the Broncos lost 6-49. According to Coach Aaron Smith, the Broncos’ only six points came from Don’Jae Orr. Smith credited Brentley Gaines as having three catches from quarterback Braxton Gribble.

The Colts and Broncos will hit the field strong this week as they prepare for a road trip to Lockney next Thursday, September 25, at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.

The varsity Broncos lost to Gruver 49-0 last Friday. Clarendon CISD again did not provide stats to the Enterprise by press time. Clarendon plays Lockney on the road this week.

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