CC runners qualify for nationals
After a strong finish at the Region V Cross Country meet this weekend, the Clarendon College Men’s Cross Country Team has qualified for the National Cross Country Meet and the Half Marathon Classic.
Coach Casey Kreger and the squad are passing on the Cross Country Nationals to shoot for a strong finish at the NJCAA Men’s Half Marathon Classic November 19, at Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, Georgia.
Team members are Hector Becerra of Harlingen, TX, Emanuel Barron of Hart, TX, and Joshua Olvera of Abilene, TX.
The team is running around 100 miles a week in preparation for this event.
“I am thrilled at the success these student athletes are bringing to CC,” CC Athletic Director John Green said.
“It is incredible this squad has set themselves up for success in both running events. I could not have dreamed we would have the opportunity to compete in both, but completely support Coach Kreger in his decision to go for the gold at the NJCAA National Half Marathon.”
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Cindy Winn
Cindy Winn, 62, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in Amarillo.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 2011, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Bright Newhouse, Minister of the Hedley Church of Christ, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Cindy was born July 15, 1949, in Lamar, Okla. to Cecil and Mamie Mills. She married Buddy Winn on April 9, 1970, in Amarillo. She had been a resident of Lelia Lake before moving to Amarillo in 1974. She liked crafts and had a booth every year during the July 4th Celebration in Clarendon. She also enjoyed painting, gardening, animals and she loved her family especially her grandkids. She was a member of Hillside Christian Church in Amarillo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Wesley Mills and Dale Mills; and a sister, Josephine King.
She is survived by her husband, Buddy of Amarillo; her son, Shad Winn and wife Mandi of Amarillo; a daughter, Stephanie Cordle and husband Charles of Amarillo; two brothers, J.C. Mills of Amarillo and Wiley Mills of Holdenville, Okla.; a sister, Ann Bradshaw of Benbrook; four grandchildren, Shilo Cordle, Shea Cordle, Dalton Winn, and Peyton Winn.
The family request memorials be sent to Sjogrens Foundation, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 325, Bethesda, MD 20817.
Sign our online guestbook at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.
Wesley Edward Sparks
Wesley Edward Sparks, 33, died Saturday, October 29, 2011, in Howardwick.
Memorial services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon. Cremation and services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Wesley was born November 11, 1977, in Cincinnati, OH to Teri Lynn and Dana Sparks, Sr. He married Tammy Lynn Sitz on May 29, 1999, in Amarillo. He had been a resident of Howardwick for the past 11 years and was a customer service technician for AT&T. He loved hunting, fishing, friends, family, and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his best friend, Joey.
He is survived by his mother, Teri Lynn Salazar of Amarillo; his wife, Tammy Sparks of Howardwick; three brothers, Dana Sparks of Amarillo, Micah Sparks of Lubbock, and Mickey Strong of Ft. Worth; five sisters, Trisha Howe and husband Joey of Canyon, Emily Vernon of Gainesville, Anna Demel of Schulenburg, Candy Strong and LaDonna Strong; his nieces and nephews, Caitlynn, Khloe, and Alex; and his dogs, Zeus, Missy, and Bird Bird.
The family request memorials be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Owls looking for district title
By Tangela Copelin
With their big win over the Happy Cowboys on Friday night, the Hedley Owls are set to win district.
The Owls will take on the Groom Tigers at home on Friday night for their final district game.
The 78 to 70 win over the Happy Cowboy put the Owls in the playoffs, but a win against Groom will have the Owls making history as district champs.
The game was a fast paced six-man football show with both teams putting forth some fancy offensive play and some tough defensive muscle.
With the offensive line of Austin Adams, Caden Farris, Seth Ruthardt, and Kyle Lindsey doing some tough blocking, the Owls were able to move the ball with success.
Senior Chris Blackburn had 20 carries for 234 yards and 4 touch downs, with 5 catches for 150 yards and 2 touch downs.
Coltin Kingston passed 8 for 11 for 220 yards and 5 TDs. Iago Alvarez had 3 carries for 4 yards and 9 of his 10 PATs were successful. Nicco Bennett returned two kickoffs for 89 yards, and one of those was for a 79-yard TD. Ruthardt also had 3 catches for 60 yards and 2 TDs.
Defensively, several Owls contributed to the victory.
Kingston had 22 solo tacks, 6 assists, and caused two fumbles, Blackburn came up will 11 solos, 6 assists, and had one fumble recovery.
Brandon Evans had 7 solos, and 3 assists, Ruthardt had 6 solos, and 2 assists, Adams had 4 solos, and 5 assists, Bennett had 4 solos, and 1 assist, Lindsey had 3 solos, and 2 assists, Bryan Evans had 2 solos, and 1 assists, and Farris came up with one solo tackle.
The Owls game this week will begin at 7:30 at Memorial Field in Hedley.
The seniors will walk the field during Senior Night at the end of the game.
Broncs secure spot in playoffs
By Sandy Anderberg
The Broncos knew exactly what they needed to do Friday night at Lockney to secure a playoff spot; and for the fifth year in a row, the Broncos did exactly that. With their 39-12 romp over the Longhorns, the Broncos sealed the deal in post-season play.
According to head coach Gary Jack; the Broncos played a solid game.
“We did exactly what we needed to do,” he said. “It set us up for the game with Panhandle this week. There is no scenario that can take us out of the playoffs.”
Jack praised the team offensively.
“Our offense ran the ball well,” Jack said. “Chance McAnear threw the ball well and our receivers did a good job. The line gave us good protection.”
Defensively, the Broncos were sharp.
“Lockney only had three plays that did anything for them,” Jack said. “Two were for touchdowns and one was a long run. Other than that our defense shut them down and did a good job.”
Trevor Cobb had several tackles and a sack; Charles Mason and Trajen Johnson each had a fumble recovery; Jonah Sell had an interception; and Tyler Smith, Jerami Johnson, and Jayson Pigg all did a good job on the line. Jack said the Broncos came through the game almost injury free.
The Broncos will take on Panhandle at home Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in their last regular season game. Jack knows the Broncos need a good game against the Panthers, and it is an important game for both teams in the playoff race.
“We’ve put ourselves in a good position for week 10,” Jack said.
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CC Meats team wins national title
Clarendon College’s meats judging team won the Junior College National Meats Judging Championship when they competed in Plainview October 29.
In the A-Division competition, Clarendon came in first with a total of 3,689 points. Garden City Community College took second with 3,656 points.
Individuals contributing to the win include Nick Hardcastle, fifth high individual; William Sellers, eighth high; Clayton Krause, ninth high; and Carson Mitchell, eleventh high.
The CC alternate team also placed first in the A-Alternate Division with 3,521 points.
Individuals placing for the team include Caetlyn Avant, first high; Shelby McClain, sixth high; Tyler Crafton, eighth high; Logan Mason, ninth high; and John Baker, eleventh high.
“I am so proud of these young men and women. The huge number of trophies and plaques that our team brought back was amazing,” CC Athletic Director John Green said.
“I have never experience an awards event of this magnitude and am honored to be associated with the quality students we have at Clarendon College and this Meat Judging Team.”
“We look forward to events to celebrate and recognize this team for being the best of the best,” Green said. “Congratulations to them on a job well done.”
The meat judging teams are coach by Texas Tech students Tate Corliss and Henry Ruiz. Ruiz was a member of the 2007 National Champion Clarendon College Meat Judging team.
The contest is sponsored by Cargill Meats Solutions and the competition is held at the Cargill facility north of Plainview.
Also last week, the CC Livestock team placed 10th out of 28 teams at the American Royal Junior College Livestock Judging Contest in Kansas City, MO, October 29.
Extension to host women’s health symposium
By Andrea Stelting, County Agent
A wonderful event is being held to remind women that their health issues and concerns are unique. This first-ever event will focus on those unique needs.
Speakers have been secured from the medical profession who will share the most recent news on hormones, breast cancer, fitness, wellness and skin care. This kind of information would mean hundreds in medical cost if you were to seek it individually.
We hope that this event will encourage all women to remember your health matters.
The event will be held on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon. A registration fee of $20.00 will be required when you arrive. Everyone is asked to RSVP by calling the Donley County Extension office at 874-2141 so we can get a food count.
We will have a very nice lunch served by students from Clarendon High School FCS classes. Snacks will also be provided.
Anyone interested in providing an information booth are welcomed to share their services or resources. If you need booth space, please contact Andrea Stelting, Donley County Extension Service at 874-2141 or alstelting@ag.tamu.edu
This wonderful event is for women of all ages.
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