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Swifts clench season opener, 63-20

The Nazareth Swifts won a big victory at their home-game season opener against the Whiteface Antelopes, 63-20. Whiteface got on the board first with a pass completion, putting them in the lead 6-0, but Nazareth answered with a Luke Schulte touchdown to tie the game up.

Dimmitt High School and Middle School cross country athletes

Dimmitt High School and Middle School cross country athletes got the season underway at the Canyon 6-Mile Relay this past Saturday. The varsity boys and DMS boys ranked the highest among competing teams from Dimmitt, both placing fifth overall in large groups of competitors.

Bobcats fall to Cyclones, 26-8

The Dimmitt Bobcats dropped their season opener against the Memphis Cyclones, 26-8. Memphis took charge in the first quarter in the first quarter, scoring a touchdown on a 74-yard pass, taking the lead 6-0.

Longhorns fall to Roos, 61-14

The Hart Longhorns faced the Kress Kangaroos on Friday and lost that contest 61-14. The Roos took charge in the first quarter scoring six touchdowns and three extra points, putting them 2 up 48-0.

Texas Tech’s Goin’ Band headed to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Texas Tech University’s Goin’ Band from Raiderland became famous for traveling with the football team back when that wasn’t the norm. Since its establishment 97 years ago, it has played on some pretty large stages, too – bowl games, NFL halftime shows and even a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Ireland.

Superstitions

Throughout the ages, our forefathers – and foremothers too – have been told that certain things bring bad luck. As a kid, I always heard “If you step on a crack, you’ll break your mother’s back.