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Lady Broncos rout Wheeler
By Sandy Anderberg
The Lady Broncos played solid against the Wheeler Lady Mustangs last week and were in control throughout to get a huge district win at 53-20.
Kenidee Hayes led the way with 17 points that included three three-pointers, and Kate Shaw added 11 total points and was perfect from the bonus line hitting both free throws she attempted.
Overall, the Lady Broncos finished with three three-pointers and converted nine of ten free throws.
The ladies totally dominated Wheeler and held them to only three points in the first half of play while taking a 27-point lead into the locker room. The Lady Mustangs were never able to grab any momentum in the game as it all belonged to Clarendon.
Presley Smith and Berkley Moore added eight points each, and Gracie Ellis put in three. Madi Benson, Millie McAnear, and Laken Smith helped with two points each.
Earlier in the week, the Lady Broncos hosted Panhandle and fell 38-52. Clarendon struggled to get anything going offensively in the game and were plagued by turnovers and missed shots. The ladies never gave up and were able to start a small comeback in the final eight minutes, however time was their enemy and they took the loss.
Shaw led with 12 and Hayes added 11. Moore put in nine, P. Smith put in four, and Benson had two.
The Lady Broncos will travel to Wellington January 30 and take on Highland Park at home on February 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Broncos succumb to Panhandle
By Sandy Anderberg
The Broncos hosted Panhandle last week and played hard in their 30-64 loss to the Panthers.
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The Broncos jumped out on fire and racked up a three-point lead after one quarter at 8-5. But a cold second eight minutes proved to be messy for the Broncos as they struggled on both ends of the court.
The Panthers were able to outscore the Broncos 19-3 to take a 13-point lead at the break. Panhandle was able to use the momentum to take them to a victory.
Overall, the Broncos three three-pointers and converted free throws at only 42 percent.
Michael Randall led with 17 points and Heston Seay added four. Brentley Gaines helped with three, and Paxton English added two.
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Lady Broncos breeze by the Lady Cyclones
The Lady Broncos used little effort in their huge 73-17 win over Memphis in the Broncos Gym last week.
The ladies put up 26 points in the first quarter of play and had the game in full control and put it out of reach for the Lady Cyclones by halftime.
They were able to coast up and down the court for the remainder of the game.
Kenidee Hayes played a solid game and finished with 15, and Kate Shaw was strong inside with 13 points. Gracie Ellis and Presley Smith ended with 10 points each and Madi Benson added eight. Millie McAnear helped with six points, Berkley Moore added four, and Addy Havens, Sequoia
Weatherton, and Lakin Smith put in two points each. Eli Rodriguez had a free throw in the game for one point.
The Lady Broncos will travel to Wheeler January 23 and host Quanah January 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Koetting, Hudson win beef division
Donley County Junior Livestock Show draws 86 entries
The 2026 Donley County Junior Livestock Show was held last Saturday, January 10, at the Donley County Activity Center with Hudson Howard and Foster Koetting winning the beef division.
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Howard showed the Grand Champion Steer, and Koetting exhibited the Grand Champion Heifer.
Other top winners were Elliott Robertson with the Grand Champion Sheep, Shaylee Hall and her Grand Champion Goat, Addison Havens with the Grand Champion Gilt, and Hudson Howard with the Grand Champion Barrow.
Reserve Champion honors went to Trigg Harper, steer; Emma Howard, heifer; Elliot Robertson, sheep; and Jayton Moore, goat. Jaxon Robertson had both the Reserve Champion gilt and barrow.
Forty-four youth from the Donley County 4-H and the Clarendon and Hedley chapters of the FFA exhibited their animals last weekend. That’s down from 56 who competed last year. There were 86 total entries
The livestock auction following the show generated $47,400 for local youth.
Showmanship awards this year went to Foster Koetting, junior beef; Kaitin Elhert, senior beef; Elliot Robertson, junior sheep; Kase Zongker, senior sheep; Shaylee Hall, junior goat; Jayton Moore, senior goat; Hunter Wann, junior swine; and Jaxon Robertson, senior swine. The Pee Wee Showmanship winner this year was Jess Kotting in goats and sheep and River Smith in swine.
Complete results of the show are as follows:
Steers
Class 1 American – Cutter Ashbrook, Breed Champion; and Parker Haynes, Reserve Breed.
Class 2 British – Parker Haynes, Breed Champion.
Class 3 British – Trigg Harper, Reserve Breed; and Parker Haynes, second.
Class 4 Cross – Hudson Howard, first; Ronan Howard, second; and Parker Haynes, third.
Class 5 Cross – Hudson Howard, Grand Champion; Trigg Harper, Reserve Champion; and Hudson Howard, third.
Heifers
Class 1 – Cutter Ashbrook, first; Will Berry, second; and Cristina Silverstre, third.
Class 2 – Emma Howard, Reserve Champion; Kaitin Ehlert, second; Roman Vaquera, third; and Kaitin Ehlert, fourth.
Class 3 – Foster Koetting, Grand Champion; Emma Howard, second; and Payton Inman, third.
Class 4 – Kate Shaw, first; and Jaxon Robertson, second.
Sheep
Class 1 Fine Wool – Elliott Robertson, Reserve Champion; Kinze Zongker, Reserve Breed; and Kase Zongker, third.
Class 2 Southdown – Morgan Folsom, Breed Champion and Reserve Breed.
Class 3 Medium Wool – Elliott Robertson, Grand Champion; Kinze Zongker, second; Elliott Robertson, third; and Morgan Folsom; fourth.
Goats
Class 1 – Paisley Jones, first; Jaxon Williams, second; and Takoda Edwards, third.
Class 2 – Addelay Snure, first; Shaylee Hall, second; Brady Goodwin, third; and Tavi Edwards, fourth.
Class 3 – Jayton Moore, Reserve Grand, Cadun Hendrick, Reserve Light Weight Division; Alix Roberts, third; and Candun Hendrick, fourth.
Class 4 – Ajax Caudle, Reserve Heavy Weight Division; Paul Berry, second; Paisley Jones, third; and Emily McCurdy, fourth.
Class 5 – Shaylee Hall, Grand Champion; Slaid Pittman, second and third; and Emily McCurdy, fourth.
Gilts
Class 1 – Jaxon Robertson, Reserve Champion; Emily Dzamko, second; and Remmi Burton, third.
Class 2 – Addison Havens, Grand Champion; and Ehmjey Martinez, second.
Barrows
Class 1 Black OPB – Addison Havens, Breed Champion; Weslyn Shields, Reserve Breed; Cutter Ashbrook, third; and Kasie Shields, fourth.
Class 2 White OPB – Addison Havens, Breed Champion.
Class 3 Duroc – Addison Havens, Breed Champion; and Jase Conway, second and third.
Class 4 Duroc – Hunter Wann, Reserve Breed; Cutter Ashbrook, second; and Hunter Wann, third.
Class 5 Hampshire – Jaxon Robertson, Reserve Champion; Allie Ware, Reserve Breed; and Hudson Howard, third.
Class 6 Crossbred – Hudson Howard, Grand Champion; Jaxon Robertson, second; Hudson Howard, third; and Remmi Burton, fourth.
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Firemen save life of woman
Quick action by the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department and Associated Ambulance Authority saved the life of a Clarendon woman Sunday when a fire broke out in her home.
Fire Chief Jeremy Powell said his department was dispatched at 12:48 p.m. with a report of smoke coming from the home at 522 S. Jefferson Street. Volunteer firemen were on the scene in four minutes, donned SCBA gear, and entered the smoke-filled house. By 12:58, homeowner Sue Hardy was extracted from the burning structure, and firemen began administering CPR in the front yard until EMS took over.
As treatment continued, Hardy was taken by ambulance to the landing zone at Associated Ambulance Authority and then life-flighted to Lubbock.
A friend of Hardy said Tuesday afternoon that she remains hospitalized in Lubbock and is being treated for burns to the hands and face as well as smoke inhalation and pneumonia but that she is alert and responsive.
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Firemen worked until 2:00 p.m. to get the house fire under control Sunday. Powell said he and the state fire marshal’s office investigated the home Monday and ruled the fire accidental. The cause could not be determined with certainty, but Powell said it’s possible the origin was a faulty kitchen appliance.
Eighteen CFVD firemen responded with six trucks, and Hedley volunteer firemen came to help as well before being called off to a two-vehicle accident east of Giles, in which no one was seriously injured.
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