Swifts fall narrowly to Farwell, 51-50

The Nazareth Swifts fell in a close game against the Farwell Steers, 51-50. The Swifts took the lead in the first quarter, 13-9, and held onto the lead going into halftime, 27-23.

Swiftettes defeat Lady Wolverines

The Nazareth Swiftettes won a victory over the Springlake Lady Wolverines on Tuesday, 62-21. The Swiftettes charged out in the lead in the first quarter, 24-7, and continue to out-shoot their opponents through the second quarter, ending the first half with a 38-10 lead.

Coach Gustafson dies at 91

Former University of Texas baseball coach Cliff Gustafson, once the winningest college baseball coach of all time, died on Monday at the age of 91.

Bills player collapses from cardiac arrest

Tragedy struck the Buffalo Bills during a Monday NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, when Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed just moments after getting up from an open field tackle.

Bobbies 2-2 in Caprock Classic

The Dimmitt Bobbies competed in the 2022 Caprock Classic Basketball Tourney in Lubbock this past week, the largest holiday tournament in the United States. Teams from more than 100 states and foreign countries arrived to participate.

Bobcats lose to Wildcats

The Dimmitt Bobcats were edged out by the Idalou Wildcats on Tuesday, 43-40. The Bobcats got off to slow shooting start in the first half scoring six points in the first quarter and seven in the second, giving the Wildcats a lead of 21-13 as the first half ended.

Swiftettes compete at Whatburger tourney

The Nazareth Swiftettes competed in the 65th Whataburger Basketball Tournament in the Blue division this past week in the Ft. Worth area. The tourney is the premier Texas high school holiday tournament and one of the nation’s top five high school holiday basketball tournaments.

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.