The fourth week of the high school football season in the Lubbock vicinity has concluded, delivering a series of thrilling contests and decisive outcomes. From intense interclass rivalries to fierce divisional battles, local teams showcased their talent and competitive spirit across Thursday and Friday matchups. This summary consolidates all reported scores, providing a clear picture of the week's gridiron action and setting the stage for future competitions within the region.
Thursday, September 17th, saw several notable games. In an interclass non-district game, Canyon dominated Lubbock-Cooper with a final score of 49-24. Tulia secured a significant win against Brownfield, finishing 55-30, while Wellington convincingly defeated Trinity Christian 40-6. In Class 2A, Hale Center achieved a shutout victory over Smyer, 57-0, and Tahoka edged out Floydada 12-8 in a closely contested match. Class 1A games included Dawson’s 46-6 win against Petersburg JV, Aspermont’s commanding 64-14 performance against Guthrie, Southland’s 48-0 shutout of Lorenzo, and O'Donnell's 46-33 triumph over Petersburg.
Friday, September 18th, continued the excitement with an extensive schedule of games. Among the interclass non-district matchups, Plainview narrowly beat Coronado 41-35. Idalou had a high-scoring 60-20 victory against Fort Stockton, and Sweetwater shut out Levelland 44-0. Shallowater overcame Monahans 35-21, while Coahoma defeated Abernathy 34-16. Dimmitt secured a 48-8 win over Morton, and Littlefield had an explosive 62-21 performance against Christoval. Bushland won a high-scoring affair against Lubbock Christian 69-40, Farwell narrowly defeated Muleshoe 32-31, and Slaton edged out Post 28-24. Grandfalls-Royalty bested Kingdom Prep 52-22.
Further results from Friday included Class 4A action, where Lubbock-Cooper Liberty achieved a tight 29-28 victory over Canyon West Plains. Snyder won a low-scoring game against Andrews 8-3, Estacado defeated Big Spring 45-24, and Seminole had a strong showing against Hereford with a 55-23 win. In Class 3A, Crane beat Lamesa 42-22, and Denver City narrowly triumphed over Roosevelt 44-43. Class 2A saw New Deal defeat Seagraves 27-20, Olton beat Lockney 28-12, Ropes outlast Panhandle 42-34, and Plains dominate Crosbyton 49-14. Clarendon had a dominant 76-0 victory over Ralls, Forsan beat Sundown 42-14, Vega edged Sudan 35-32, and Wink secured a 31-0 shutout against New Home.
Class 1A games on Friday also provided plenty of action. Borden County had an overwhelming 82-36 win against Rankin, and Sands scored an impressive 98 points against Garden City’s 54. Jayton shut out Whitharral 47-0, and Turkey Valley defeated Kress 68-8. Lazbuddie won against Loop 53-38, while the Springlake-Earth at Anton game had no reported score. Water Valley beat Klondike 72-58, Hermleigh shut out Nazareth 50-0, and Hart defeated Meadow 51-34. Motley County had a high-scoring 56-49 win over Knox City, Paducah beat Roby 65-20, and Wellman-Union defeated Roscoe Highland 50-33. Silverton secured a 53-0 shutout against Amherst, Spur beat Throckmorton 32-8, and Whiteface defeated Westbrook 70-24.
This week’s high school football matchups across the Lubbock area delivered a full spectrum of results, from commanding victories to nail-biting finishes. Teams from various classifications demonstrated their prowess, setting the competitive tone for the remainder of the season. Fans witnessed impressive offensive plays, solid defensive stands, and the raw passion that defines local high school sports, further fueling anticipation for the upcoming games.
