The Rotan boys basketball team is looking a return trip to the Class 1A playoffs, only this year they hope they can make at least one more step. The Yellowhammers return three starters and six letterman from last season’s squad that finished 15-7 overall and 10-2 as the runner-up to Knox City in District 15-1A. Rotan, however, lost to Benjamin in the bi-district round of the ... Read More
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Rotan Girls Basketball
A lack of size is the challenge facing a young Rotan girls basketball team this season. “Speed is our strength,” said Yellowhammers coach Patricia Clary, “but our weakness is our height. We have to play with short posts.” Zoe Flores, a 4’11” guard, is the only senior on the Rotan team. Clary is also counting on contributions from 5’0” junior Anna Daniels, 5’0” sophomore ... Read More
Roby Boys Basketball
New Roby coach Douglas Hampton inherits an experienced team as he takes over the Lions’ program. Roby returns four starters and seven lettermen from last year’s team that finished 8-13 overall and 7-5 in District 15-1A. “We are a year older and return four starters,” said Hampton. “We also have decent height for a Class 1A program with four guys over 6’2”. The team will be ... Read More
Roby Girls Basketball
First-year Roby girls basketball coach Michael Humphrey is bringing an extra weapon with him to his new job. His daughter 5’7” senior guard Callie Humphrey averaged 15.4 points per game last year and was the District 4-2A MVP at Ralls. She was also a Texas Girls Coaches Association all-state selection the last two years. Humphrey joins a team that returns two starters and ... Read More
Merkel Girls Basketball
Alyssa O’Malley, a 5’10” senior guard brings three years of varsity experience to the Merkel girls basketball team this year. She is one of two returning starters and six lettermen back for the Lady Badgers. “Alyssa has been named defensive player of the year for the past two seasons for our district,” said Merkel coach Laura Lange. “We are expecting another great season ... Read More