Sports

Swifts edged out by Lynx

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The Nazareth Swifts fell to the Spearman Lynx by a single point in a tough battle, 39-38. The Swifts pushed out ahead in the first quarter, 19-9, and the Lynx battled to close the lead in the second quarter, with the first half ending with a Swifts’ lead 23- 17.

DEI university offices closed Jan. 1

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As 2024 spring semester gets underway, students will find campus’ diversity offices closed after legislators pass a new law outlawing them at higher education institutions. Dissolving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at public universities: Senate Bill 17 requires public universities to end so-called diversity, equity and inclusion work.

Bobcats win consolation at Caprock Classic

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The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats competed at the 64th annual Caprock Classic, along with 116 teams from across Texas, Oklahoma and two from Australia. Considered the largest high school holiday tournament in the country, it is hosted by Lubbock Caprock AMBUCS, a local non-profit comprised of community volunteers.

Caprock Classic kicks off on Dec. 28

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It is that time of year again for the 64th AMBUCS Caprock Classic Basketball Tournament, the world’s largest high school tournament. The Dimmitt Bobbies and Bobcats will both be playing in the tournament which is presented by CanTex.

Naz set to play in holiday tourneys

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The Nazareth Swifts and Swiftettes will be traveling to participate in two different holiday tournaments. The Swiftettes are bound for the 66thAnnual Championship Basketball Tourney, considered one of the top five holiday tournaments in the nation, scheduled for Dec.

Bobcats fall to Golden Tornados

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The Dimmitt Bobcats lost to the Lamesa Golden Tornados, 69-52. Dimmitt edged into the lead by a single point in the first quarter 20-19 and continued to widen their lead to 39-31 as the first half of the game came to an end.

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cats

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The Bobbies fell to the Littlefi eld Lady Cats, 54-32. Littlefield offense took charge in the first quarter and gained a six-point lead and continue widening the gap in the second quarter to close the first half out ahead 28-13.

Bobcats press on into season

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The Dimmitt Bobcats won one and lost three against Farwell, Slaton, Borger and Dumas. Bobcats v Farwell The Bobcats were defeated 55-40 by the Farwell Steers.

Bobbies defeated by Lady Cubs, 43-40

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The Dimmitt Bobbies suffered a narrow defeat by the Brownfield Lady Cubs, 43-40. Brownfield took the lead in the first quarter, 21-13, but both teams scored evenly in the second quarter, closing the first half out with a Lady Cubs lead 32-24.