Swifts defeat Rebels, 54-44

The Swifts hit 11 of 25 field goals, with six of 14 3-pointers, 14 of 18 free throws, had two assists, collected nine offensive rebounds and 25 defensive rebounds, and had one block, three steals and six fouls.

Swifts fall to Leopards, 56-44

The Swifts hit 16 of 43 field goals with five of 16 3-pointers, seven of 11 free throws, had two assists, nine offensive rebounds, 12 defensive rebounds, two blocks, one steal and 11 fouls.

Airline delays challenge teams in Lubbock tourney

The Caprock Classic Basketball Tournament is set to kick off on Dec. 28 in Lubbock, with games held at various schools in the area. But for some players from “out of town” or more aptly put, “from down under,” they have faced challenges getting to Lubbock to play in the big tourney.

TTU Lady Raiders on a roll

The Texas Tech Lady Raiders scored their 11th straight victory against MVSU.

Stranded Pitt players get ride with UTEP coach

The Sun Bowl in El Paso is known nationally for its hospitality, but UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding stepped it up on Christmas Day. Three Pittsburgh players were stranded in the Dallas Love Airport after a flight from Dallas to El Paso was cancelled, grounding them.

Ag competitors headed into stock show season

It is that time of year when FFA and 4-H ag members, as well a ag teachers and parents, begin their numerous trips to the state livestock shows as well as some out of state.

TTU recruiting top baseball talent

Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball came up short of the College World Series last season. But when it comes to success on the recruiting trail, few have been able to replicate the successful acquisition of talent that’s been going on in Lubbock.

New Year Celebrations

When did people begin to host New Year parties? Ancient Egyptians celebrated New Year when the Nile River overflowed, usually in June. Then someone suggested, “If we change New Year to January, we won’t drown coming home from the party.

Editor’s Message

So here we go with New Year’s resolutions. You know, the ones that last about three days before reverting to old habits. Most of these resolutions are recycled each year - you know the ones - lose weight, quit social media, cut out alcohol, blah blah blah snoozefest.

Library Lines ...

If you are reading this column, that means you survived the sub-zero temperatures and the even worse wind chills of last week and are enjoying balmy (relatively speaking) temperatures now. A few of you braved the elements, though, and brought donated books to us here at Rhoads Memorial Library.