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HOUNDS FACE PRESSURE Bently Stroud under pressure from Throckmorton. The Greyhounds entered the game seeking back-to-back victories after defeating Rotan the previous week. Knox City controlled the game from the opening tip. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

HOUNDS FACE PRESSURE Bently Stroud under pressure from Throckmorton. The Greyhounds entered the game seeking back-to-back victories after defeating Rotan the previous week. Knox City controlled the game from the opening tip. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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HOUNDS FACE PRESSURE

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Greyhounds and Houndettes Thanksgiving basketball recap

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Last week, the Knox City Houndettes traveled to Throckmorton for one game over Thanksgiving break. The Houndettes entered the game hoping to avenge their loss to Rotan and get back into the win column.Throckmorton controlled the game from the beginning.
HEAD TO HEAD Benjamin’s offense racked up an impressive 62 points in the Nov. 30 area game, but it still didn’t prove enough against a high-scoring Jayton squad. | COURTESY PHOTO

HEAD TO HEAD Benjamin’s offense racked up an impressive 62 points in the Nov. 30 area game, but it still didn’t prove enough against a high-scoring Jayton squad. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Mustangs face a fearsome flock in Area playoff round

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
When the six-man powerhouse Benjamin Mustangs face an equally legendary Jayton Jaybirds squad on the gridiron, it can seem like the irresistible force has come up against the immovable object.That’s how it was last Friday night at Hermeleigh, where the Benjamin Mustangs— coming into the 1A Division...
MUNDAYJHBOYSWIN The Munday Junior High boys A team competed and won the annual JH Invitational BasketballTournament last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUNDAYJHBOYSWIN The Munday Junior High boys A team competed and won the annual JH Invitational BasketballTournament last week. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Munday Moguls Thanksgiving roundball roundup

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Munday Moguls girls’ basketball team traveled to Anson on Tuesday, Nov. 18, and to Archer City on Friday, Nov. 21.
SPOTLIGHT ON KNOX CITY VOLLEYBALL

SPOTLIGHT ON KNOX CITY VOLLEYBALL

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SPOTLIGHT ON KNOX CITY VOLLEYBALL

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Houndettes’ volleyball season ended at the regional quarterfinal match Nov. 8 at the hands of Water Valley, who played in the 1A State Championship Match—and earned a silver medal.In the postseason alone, the Houndettes earned 74 kills and 26 aces.
BASELINE TO THE RIM Knox City’s Jaidev Casarez drives the baseline to the rim for two points against Rotan. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

BASELINE TO THE RIM Knox City’s Jaidev Casarez drives the baseline to the rim for two points against Rotan. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

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SPOTLIGHT ON KNOX CITY BASKETBALL

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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MUSTANGS MVP Benjamin senior Addi Meinzer, Most Valuable Player for District 8-A for the 2025 season. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUSTANGS MVP Benjamin senior Addi Meinzer, Most Valuable Player for District 8-A for the 2025 season. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox County schools dominate all-district volleyball honors

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Volleyball coaches from Benjamin, Knox City, Munday, and Paducah have released special individual recognition for the four teams in District 8-A.The Benjamin Lady Mustangs, district champions, nabbed the Most Valuable Player award with senior Addi Meinzer taking the top honor.
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