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Drenth finishes first at powerlift meet

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By Sandy Anderberg

Clarendon’s Ranger Drenth lifted well over his body weight in total pounds lifted at the Childress Powerlifting Meet last week. Drenth lifted in the 190-pound class and had a total lift of 1, 005 pounds. He posted 370 in the squat, 225 in the bench, and dead-lifted 410 pounds to earn first place in his division.

Eleven Broncos competed in the meet, and all walked away with top 10 finishes and posted personal bests in the meet. Jared Musick and Bryce Williams brought home second-place awards in their respective weight classes. Musick lifted a total of 985 pounds in the 184-pound class and had lifts of 325 in the squat, 260 in the bench, and 400 in the deadlift. Williams marked good numbers in the 153-pound weight class with 315 in the squat, 205 in the bench press, and 380 in the deadlift. Overall, Williams had a lift total of 900 pounds.

Mason Allred did a great job lifting 985 pounds in the 167-pound division with lifts of 355 in the squat, 225 in the bench, and 405 in the deadlift. Coulter Wortham received third place with a lift total of 860 pounds in the 193-pound class. He lifted 290 in the squat, bench pressed 220, and had a deadlift of 350. Kaleb Mays lifted his way to third place as well posting a lift total of 730 pounds in the 119-pound class with lifts of 255 in the squat 175 in the bench, and 300 in the deadlift. Nolan Burrow was fourth in the 260-pound class and lifted a total of 835 pounds. Burrow lifted 275 in the squat, 225 in the bench and 335 in the deadlift.

Brice Wagner was fifth in the 157-pound division with lifts of 325, 185, and 330 for 840 pounds overall. Zack Roberts lifted 300, 210, and 315 for a lift total of 825 pounds in the 206 class and Rowdy Bebout lifted in the 207-pound class and finished 6th with a total of 815 pounds. He lifted 315 in the squat, 185 in the bench, and 315 in the deadlift. Dalton Coles placed 10th in the 158 class with lifts of 240, 185, and 325 respectively for an overall total of 750 pounds.

The Lady Broncos will lift again in Childress on Feb. 8, and the Broncos will lift again Feb. 15.

Lady Broncos beat Memphis, Shamrock

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By Sandy Anderberg

As the Lady Broncos’ regular season nears the end, they will begin to look toward the playoffs. The ladies are in a good spot and are looking to go deep in post-season play.

The Lady Broncos earned two wins last week over Memphis and Shamrock on the road. They defeated the Cyclones 64-12 and demolished the Irish 78-17. The ladies have been executing offensively at a high level the entire season and have used their quickness on the defensive side to get stops and cause turnovers. They will build on that as they end their regular schedule and look forward.

A huge start against Memphis put the Lady Broncos in a great spot to use several players in the game. Their free throw percentage was just under 50 percent in the game which is lower than their normal, but they were able to turn six three-pointers which has been part of their offensive arsenal all season. Six different players had success with the three-ball and Kashlyn Conkin and Kennadie Cummins put in two each with Berkley Moore and Kenidee Hayes adding one apiece. Hays and Tandie Cummins were perfect at the free throw line as well.
Memphis was defenseless against the Lady Broncos who brought a lot of intensity and quickness on both ends of the court.Hayes put in 15 to lead the way and K. Conkin, K. Cummins and Kate

Shaw had eight each. Moore put in seven and Cambree Smith had six. Courtlyn Conkin, T. Cummins, and Graci Smith helped with four each, while Gracie Ellis added one.

The game with Shamrock was nearly identical to the game with Memphis as they ladies were able to make both offensive and defensive moves at will over the Lady Irish. Shamrock put them on the free throw line twenty-three times and they converted 16 of those. Moore and Hayes led the players on the scoreboard with 15 each with G. Smith and T. Cummins putting in 14 and 10 respectively. K. Cummins had eight, Shaw added six, and C. Conkin and C. Smith put in five each.

Broncos score two big win last week

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By Sandy Anderberg

The Broncos are doing a good job of staying solid as they near the end of district play. They were able to gain two more big wins last week with a 66-26 win over Memphis and a 63-21 win over Shamrock.

The Broncos jumped all over the Cyclones early and held them to single digits at the break. Good ball movement on offense put the Broncos in a good spot as they were able to drop five of their seven three-pointers in the first half of play. Leyante Prince and Anthony Ceniceros put in two each in opening two quarters. A solid offensive presence with a strong defense allowed the Broncos to stay in their game plan and get the big district win over the Cyclones.

Prince finished with 18 and Mason Sims added 13 from his post position. Ceniceros put in nine and Kaleb Bolin had eight. Jaxan McAnear had seven and Levi Gates was strong inside with five. Lyric Smith had four and Reagan Wade finished with two.

On Friday, the Broncos went to Shamrock and breezed to a 63-21 win. The Broncos had six three-pointers in the game and converted 50 percent of their free throws. But solid basketball on both ends of the court allowed them to get the easy win.

The Broncos were in complete control from the tipoff to the buzzer. The Bronco defense only gave up nine points in the first half and two in the third period. Solid play from all players gave the Broncos the edge they need to finish their regular season with confidence as they will begin to prepare for post-season play.

Broncos strong-arm Wheeler

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Anthony Ceniceros moves around a Quanah Indian.

By Sandy Anderberg

The Broncos ended the first half of district play with big wins over the Mustangs of Wheeler and the Quanah Indians last week. They were able to defeat Wheeler 55-42 with three players finishing in double figures.

A strong defensive presence hindered the Mustangs after a tight first half of play. One point separated the team at the break. teamwork was the name of the game in the final two quarters as the Broncos were able to get the job done on both ends of the court.

Wheeler could not stop the inside strength of Mason Sims who finished with 17 and hit 50 percent of his free throws. They struggled to slow down Lyric Smith as well who also finished with 17 hitting one three-pointer and two of four from the bonus line.

Anthony Ceniceros was a hinderance to the Mustangs as he was able to hit three from the arc and finish at 75 percent from the free throw line for 15 points. Also scoring was Leyante Prince, Kaleb Bolin, and Levi Gates with two each.

The Broncos had another tight first-half game with Quanah at home and struggled to shake them until the second half of play. Tied at 21 all at the break, the Broncos came on strong in the opening quarter of the second half to take a commanding 14-point lead.
Ceniceros and Jaxan McAnear had success with the three ball and put in three apiece to help in the win. Once again, Ceniceros led the way with 22 points and shooting 80 percent from the bonus line. McAnear finished with nine points. Smith was strong offensively with 14 points and finished at 80 percent from the bonus line as well. Prince put in six and Sims helped with four.

The Broncos will travel to Shamrock Feb. 2 and take on Wellington at home on Feb. 6.

Donley County candidates’ forum to be held Feb. 13

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The Donley County Republican Club will host a Candidate Forum February 13 at the Bairfield Activity Center at 7:00 p.m.

Local candidates for this spring’s primary elections will present their platforms. The forum will be open to the public regardless of party affiliation, and refreshments will be served.

Donations are being accepted by the Donley County Republican Club for the purpose of providing these annual forums and for purchasing food for both Republican and Democratic election workers during the primaries.

Those wishing to make a donation for that purpose can do so by mailing a check to PO Box 789, Clarendon, TX 79226 or by taking a donation to the Donley County Republican Club directly to the Donley County State Bank.

Chamber planning groovy time for awards banquet

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Break out the bell bottoms and get ready for a groovy good time as the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 1960s and 1970s during its “Peace Love Local” awards banquet Thursday, February 29, at the Bairfield Activity Center.

Tickets are on sale now for the event, which will recognize several outstanding citizens in Donley County. The awards to be given will be the Saints’ Roost Award for a lifetime of service to the community and the Man and Woman of the Year, the Volunteer Organization of the Year, and Business of the Year in addition to recognitions for outstanding youth from Clarendon and Hedley.

Musical entertainment for the evening will be by Jackie Haney & the Geezers Gone Wild, back by popular demand from last year’s banquet and featuring Clarendon native Charlie Clinton on the keyboard.

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and reception, including the annual Chamber silent auction and gift box pull. The banquet, entertainment, and awards will follow at 7 p.m.

Those attending are encouraged to dress up like the 1960s and 1970s, and businesses are also invited to purchase blocks of tickets by sponsoring tables at the event. Table sponsors will get to decorate their tables to reflect their business and the theme of the banquet with a prize given for the best table decoration.

Tickets are $25 each and must be purchased in advance at the Visitor Center. For more information, contact the Visitor Center at 806-874-2421.

Lady Broncos beat Wheeler, Quanah

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Graci Smith looks for the shot against Quanah. Enterprise Photo

By Sandy Anderberg

The Lady Broncos are right where they want to be in their final games of the season as they were able to add to their winning season last week.

They defeated Wheeler on the road 64-27 and stopped Quanah cold at 70-22 to stay on top of the district standings.

Three ladies were able to break into double digits in the game with the Lady Stangs with Kashlyn Conkin leading the way with 14. Tandie Cummins put in 12, and Berkley Moore added 11. Despite having three players in double figures, the Lady Broncos struggled as a team to get shots to fall at times. But they were able to play as a team as they have done all year and get the win. A huge second quarter of play on both ends of the court gave the Lady Broncos the momentum they needed to get the job done.

Kenidee Hayes finished with nine, and Kate Shaw put in eight. Kennadie Cummins had seven, and Graci Smith helped with two.
The Lady Broncos were strong against a struggling Quanah team at home and were able to easily put points on the board. They took a commanding lead in the opening quarter of play and held the Lady Indians to only 10 points in the first half. Defensively, the ladies were too much for Quanah and they were not able to execute offensively.

Courtlyn Conkin was back in the rotation, but the Lady Broncos are still playing without Hayden Elam and Presley Smith who are out due to injuries. The Lady Broncos are deep in talent, and they were able to execute the way they wanted on the offensive end of the court.

Hayes put in 15 points hitting two three pointers and making all three bonus points. Smith played strong and added 12 points from the inside and hit two of two free throws. C. Conkin, Moore, Shaw, and K. Conkin all finished with eight points, T. Cummins had seven, and K. Cummins added four.

The Lady Broncos will travel to Shamrock on Tuesday, February 2.

CHS students advance in UIL film contest

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A group of Clarendon High School students are advancing after competing for the first time in the UIL film competition.

The CHS students decided to put their filming and acting skills to good use during the fall semester by being the school’s first group of students to compete in UIL film.

Mrs. Zongker’s ninth period class scripted and produced three films for submission to University Interscholastic League film competition for judging that began mid-January with 1A-3A competing in the same division.

Each film had a seven-minute time limit and had to be fully produced by students with the sponsor only acting in a supervisor role. Of the three films submitted – two were submitted as documentaries and one was a narrative.

The title of the documentaries were “Snack Pak 4 Kids” and “Gem of the Texas Panhandle.” The narrative was submitted with a title of “___Did It!”

The two documentary films advanced to the state semi-final round and are awaiting the State Finalist announcement on February 12.
The UIL State Film Festival is scheduled to be on the University of Texas campus on February 28.

The following students had roles in the film competitions with two teacher interviews: Rowdy Bebout, Kyler Bell, Kashlyn Conkin, Zane Cruse, Benjamin Estlack, Avery Halsey, Ronan Howard, Toby Leeper, Jacob Murillo, Zakary Roberts, Cutter Seay, Kate Shaw, Wes Shaw, Koltyn Shields, Presley Smith, Kase Zongker, Cutter Ashbook, Mrs. Bessent, and Mrs. Benson.

The students who have advanced to the state semi-final round were Estlack, Halsey, Howard, Leeper, Murillo, and Seay.

Helen Louise Welch

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Helen Louise Welch, 92, formerly of Clarendon, passed into her Heavenly home on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Amarillo.

Helen Louise Welch

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon with Chris Downer officiating. Private family burial will be held at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 29, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. with family receiving friends for visitation from 3-5 p.m. 

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Helen was born on August 16, 1931, in Wellington, to Buster C. and Modene (Mitchell) Shields. She graduated from Quail Highschool. Helen married C.E. Welch on December 11, 1948, in Wellington, and they had one son, Tex Welch. After living in Claude for some time, Helen and C.E. moved to Clarendon in 1973. Helen worked for Bivens Pharmacy for 16 years as store manager and cosmetician. In 2000, they moved to Hedley and spent their time enjoying their land and running cattle. After C.E. passed in 2005, Helen moved to Clarendon where she went back to work part time for The Clarendon Outpost as their jewelry department manager.

Helen was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon and deeply loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was an excellent cook and baker. Helen’s chocolate and coconut crème pies were fought over at church luncheons, and she always had a banana nut bread ready for anyone who stopped by to see her. She loved her family, and any child she ever kept became a part of her life forever. She acquired many friends over the years that became family to her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Buster and Modene Shields; husband of 57 years, C.E. Welch; brothers, Jimmy and Billy Shields; sister, Jo Ann Cobb; and daughter-in-law, Sherry Lynn Hales Welch.

Helen is survived by her son, Tex Welch and wife, Terri, of Amarillo; two brothers Rev. Rob Shields of Waxahachie, and John Shields of Queen Creek, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her special children, Scott Bivens, Donna Ripple Courville, Cooper Downer, Alysse and Malerie Simpson, Austin Adams, and Kati Gillespie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Calvary Baptist Church or Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

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