Sports

Bobbies fall to Lady Mustangs

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The Dimmitt Bobbies lost their bout against the Denver City Lady Mustangs, 40-32. Dimmitt took the lead in the first quarter, 14-12, but Denver City outshot the Bobbies in the second quarter to take a nine-point lead as the first half ended.

Bobbies lifters win first meet

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The Dimmitt Bobbies scored big wins in their weight classes and claimed the top team trophy at the Plainview Powerlifting Invitational this past weekend. Both the Bobbies and Hart Ladyhorns competed among nine schools and 71 lifters, including Plainview, Canyon, Canyon Randall, Ralls, Floydada, Shallowater and Lubbock Estacado.

Swifts defeat Roos, 81-39

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The Nazareth Swifts took a big win over the Kress Kangaroos, 81-39. Nazareth took the lead in the first quarter, 18-14, and widened the gap by another 16 points in the second quarter, to end the first leading, 41-21.

Las Vegas casino moguls buy Dallas Mavericks

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) last month approved the sale of billionaire Mark Cuban’s controlling interest in the Dallas Mavericks. The buyers, the Adelson and Dumont families, operate a prominent Las Vegas casino company.

Swifts drop two games

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The Nazareth Swifts got off to slow start in the 2024 basketball season, falling to Farwell and Clarendon as the season continues. Swifts v Farwell The Nazareth Swifts fell to the Farwell Steers, 4339.

Bobcats lose to Chieftains

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The Dimmitt Bobcats fell to the Friona Chieftans in a well-fought battle, 51-44. The Chieftans took the lead in the first quarter, 20-9, with the Bobcats overtaking Friona in the second quarter and pushing out ahead to close the first half 28-26.

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.