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Clyde leaves Breckenridge searching for first win, as Bulldogs beat Buckaroos 42-18
The Breckenridge Buckaroos varsity football team continues to look for its first win of the 2026 season as they were defeated by the Clyde Bulldogs, 42-18, Friday evening, Sept. 18, at Buckaroo Stadium. Despite the final outcome, Buckaroo head coach Casey Pearce said the team turned in one of their...
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Vandals remain winless, fall to Abilene Christian 41-39
MOSCOW, Idaho — Idaho’s comeback attempt came up just short Saturday as the Vandals fell 41-39 to Abilene Christian at the Kibbie Dome, dropping to 0-4 on the season. It marks the first time Idaho has started a season 0-4 since 2014, when the Vandals also lost their first four games. That team ultimately finished 1-10.
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No. 8 TJC football rallies for 31-28 win over Cisco
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The eighth-ranked TJC Apaches football team rallied from a 14-10 halftime deficit to come back and beat the Cisco Wranglers 31-28 on Saturday afternoon at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium. Ashton Searl’s big touchdown run tied the game at 7 late in the first quarter but a missed field goal […]
Graham Leader
Breckenridge Sports Roundup for Sept. 19: Buckaroos reuniting with old foe
To say it’s been a long time since the Breckenridge Buckaroos (0-3 at press time) and Anson Tigers (1-2 at press time) last played would be an understatement for, well, the ages. The Buckaroos and Tigers last played in 1930 - 96 years ago. To put that in perspective,...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Veribest Falcons hosted Blackwell in all-Concho Valley battle
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Veribest Falcons were trying to stay unblemished on the season when they hosted the Blackwell Hornets in an all-Concho Valley battle Friday night at Falcon Field. Blackwell was too powerful on this night, however, as the Hornets enjoyed a 96-63 non-district win. Veribest allowed a total of […]
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‘It should have been a blowout, not a blackout’: Football starts season 0-3
After a tough 26-7 loss to Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, the Wildcats find themselves on the wrong side of the history books. For the first time in 30 weeks, dating back to 2024, ACU enters a game unranked. In addition, the loss marks the first 0-3 start since 2020 and the Wildcats’ first loss at Wildcat Stadium since 2024, dropping them to 0-1 at home, 0-3 overall this season and 0-1 in their special new blackout uniforms ahead of Saturday’s trip to Idaho.
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Early survives toughest test to date at Hawley, 21-14, to remain undefeated
HAWLEY – In a back-and-forth battle far from home, the Early Longhorns emerged with a 21-14 triumph over the Hawley Bearcats to remain undefeated for the 2026 high school football season. Isaac Ybarra chalked up his second touchdown of the game from 6 yards out in the fourth period,...
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Vandals Seek First Win at Home Against Abilene Christian
The University of Idaho football team closes out the non-conference portion of it’s schedule with a home game tomorrow (Sat) against Abilene Christian in Moscow. The Vandals are 0-3 on the year after a close loss at home last weekend to then 14th ranked Lamar. The Wildcats are also winless through their first three games, including a loss to Lamar to open the season.
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Big Country six-man high school football district standings – Week 4
From Gordon to Jayton and beyond, the 2026 six-man Texas high school football season is in full swing across the Big Country and West Texas. Big Country and Abilene area schools are represented in 15 separate UIL six-man football districts this year — six in UIL Class 1A Division I, eight in Class 1A Division II and one in TAPPS. Here’s a closer look at the district standings for every six-man district featuring Big Country area teams heading into the fourth week of the 2026 Texas high school football season: Big Country Six-Man High School Football District Standings – Week 4 (Sept. 17) *indicates record includes 11-man games played against Class 2A teams. DISTRICT 4-1A DI Team Overall District Points For Points Against Streak Hermleigh 3-0 0-0 214 88 W3 Jayton 3-0 0-0 181 68 W33 Roby 2-0 0-0 111 58 W2 Aspermont 2-1 0-0 139 108 W1 Rotan 1-2 0-0 113 148 L1 Spur 0-3 0-0 20 172 L14 DISTRICT 5-1A DI Team Overall District Points For Points Against Streak Borden County 3-0 0-0 166 32 W3 Ackerly Sands 2-1 0-0 229 163 L1 Lamesa Klondike 2-1 0-0 154 60 W2 Westbrook 2-1 0-0 169 93 L1 O'Donnell 1-2
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Keith Patterson has been here before
With Abilene Christian football sitting at 0-3, questions have arisen about what is going to change. The Wildcats have one more test before conference play, and therefore a limited amount of time if they would like their hopes of a conference three-peat to stay alive. Head coach Keith Patterson has...
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Lady Lions take first set, but Abilene High claims four-set win
The Brownwood Lady Lions started fast, but were unable to maintain the momentum as the Abilene High Lady Eagles rallied for a four-set victory at Warren Gym Tuesday night. Following a 25-23 triumph in the opening set, the Lady Lions came up short the rest of the way, 28-26, 25-18 and 25-17.
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New Diana’s Johnson records sack, fumble in SFA win over Abilene Christian
ABILENE, Texas (KLTV) - Former New Diana Eagle Jaidyn Johnson made his presence felt on defense in SFA’s 26-7 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday. This season, the sophomore has 13 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. Johnson finished with 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble and...
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Permian jumps out early, tops Abilene High 41-29 as Beal throws two TDs
Football Friday night at Shotwell Stadium featured a familiar matchup as Abilene High hosted Odessa Permian, hoping to snap a two-game skid against its former Little Southwest Conference rival before district play begins. Abilene High entered the night continuing to build its offense around quarterback Tristan Beal and receivers Jaden...
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Homecoming win: Early Longhorns beat Ballinger Bearcats 34-0
ABILENE, Texas — The Early Longhorns beat the Ballinger Bearcats on Friday, September 11, 2026. The game was Early's 2026 Homecoming game. The crowd was packed, and fans were ready before kickoff. A special 9/11 tribute was made to those who lost their lives 25 years ago. On the...
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HIGHLIGHTS: Permian vs. Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Permian went on the road and defeated Abilene 41-29, improving to 3-0. That is the third straight game that MOJO has scored over 38 points. In week four, the Panthers are back at home to face El Paso Pebble Hills. After that, they get two more home games before starting district […]
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West Texas Fair & Rodeo Returns To Abilene With New Ground Rules For The Fairgrounds
Abilene's West Texas Fair & Rodeo is returning with a detailed Code of Conduct covering everything from dress codes to pet policies. The fairgrounds are enforcing rules about alcohol, smoking, and disruptive behavior.