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FIRST DOWN Chase Rowland tosses a pirate aside on way to a first down and a season opening win. | SHERI BATY

FIRST DOWN Chase Rowland tosses a pirate aside on way to a first down and a season opening win. | SHERI BATY

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Greyhounds defeat Lefors 63-7

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Knox City Greyhounds traveled to Jayton on Aug. 29 for their contest against Lefors in the 23rd Jayton Gridiron Classic.The Classic allowed the Greyhounds to play against top competition in Conference 1A, but also allowed them to witness other potential playoff teams.Caleb Callaway, head coach...
BATTLE AT THE NET Knox City’s Audri Perez and Munday’s Brooke Urbanczyk battle at the net. | SHERI BATY

BATTLE AT THE NET Knox City’s Audri Perez and Munday’s Brooke Urbanczyk battle at the net. | SHERI BATY

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Houndettes defeat Munday in 4 sets at home

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
In the first installment of the Battle of Highway 222, Knox City Houndettes secured the victory at home over the Munday Mogulettes Aug. 25. Coach Kaitlyn Brown, a Munday graduate, has a little extra in her step after beating her former school.
A GREAT SAVE Knox City’s Bailey Espinosa plays the ball out of the net after a Munday block. | SHERI BATY

A GREAT SAVE Knox City’s Bailey Espinosa plays the ball out of the net after a Munday block. | SHERI BATY

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Mogulettes fall to Knox City, go 3-2 in tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
TROY PARTON | NEWS-COURIER The Mogulettes volleyball team had a full week, going against the Houndettes on Aug. 25 then playing in the Newcastle Coal Country Tournament on Thursday and Saturday.Munday won 3 of the 5 matches in the tournament, defeating Newcastle (25-18, 25-22) Woodson (25-22,...
FIRST COIN TOSS OF THE SEASON Mogul Captains Carson Willison, AJ Ibarra, Josh Dockins and Luke Bowman met the Warriors captains at midfield for the coin toss.

FIRST COIN TOSS OF THE SEASON Mogul Captains Carson Willison, AJ Ibarra, Josh Dockins and Luke Bowman met the Warriors captains at midfield for the coin toss.

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Moguls mow down Big Spring Pathway 51-6

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Munday Moguls varsity football squad hosted Big Spring Pathway Academy Aug. 28 for their first game of the season. Jeff Ward, new head coach of the Moguls, made his head coaching debut on the sidelines.Munday ushered in the Coach Ward era with a dominating victory.
BENJAMIN SPORTS Benjamin athletics is well underway with practices, games and scrimmages for football and volleyball. | COURTESY PHOTOS

BENJAMIN SPORTS Benjamin athletics is well underway with practices, games and scrimmages for football and volleyball. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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BENJAMIN SPORTS

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
THE BACKLINE prepares for the serve, the Mogulettes started well but could not finish off the Henrietta team.

THE BACKLINE prepares for the serve, the Mogulettes started well but could not finish off the Henrietta team.

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MOGULETTES FALL TO HENRIETTA IN 5

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Mogulettes won the first 2 sets then dropped the last 3 in a disappointing loss on August 18 at home.
#3 Mustangs to travel to Roby for multi-team scrimmage

#3 Mustangs to travel to Roby for multi-team scrimmage

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#3 Mustangs to travel to Roby for multi-team scrimmage

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The #3 Benjamin Mustangs are scheduled to travel to Roby for a multi-team scrimmage on Thursday, Aug. 20.The teams participating in the scrimmage with Benjamin are Roby, Blackwell, and Veribest.This is the first preseason scrimmage for the Mustangs.
#19 Greyhounds travel to Northside for final preseason scrimmage

#19 Greyhounds travel to Northside for final preseason scrimmage

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#19 Greyhounds travel to Northside for final preseason scrimmage

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
RUSS MORRIS | NEWS-COURIER The #19 Knox City Greyhounds are scheduled to travel to Northside ISD for their final preseason scrimmage against the Indians.The scrimmage with the Indians is the final opportunity for the Greyhounds to prepare for the start of the regular season.The preseason, so far,...
THE MOGULETTE HS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM is all smiles, with preparations officially starting the first Monday in August, but the serious runners seldom take a break from training.

THE MOGULETTE HS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM is all smiles, with preparations officially starting the first Monday in August, but the serious runners seldom take a break from training.

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New leaders emerge throughout Munday extracurriculars

Troy Parton |
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Most of Munday was present, it seemed, to Meet the Moguls and Mogulettes, the annual event to introduce participants across the gambit of activities the 2A school students will take on this fall.Student participation is a large part of the public school experience—and much more so in the rural...
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