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2020 Wildcat season was one for the record books

5 years ago By Lance Lahnert

ARLINGTON–The setting couldn’t have been more perfect. Inside the cathedral housing those Texas legend Dallas Cowboys, the Canadian Wildcats signed their names in permanent ink to Texas Panhandle football history.

Wildcats are state-bound after turning tables on Gunter in 33-6 semifinal win

5 years ago By Record Sportswriter Kale Steed

The Canadian Wildcats made an emphatic statement last Friday night: Absolutely nothing will keep them from playing for a Class 3A Division II state championship.

Miami Saddle Bronc Rider earns second at National Finals

5 years ago By News Staff

Wyatt Casper, of Miami, represented the Panhandle well as he fought for a shot at a 2020 national title at the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Casper finished second in the saddle bronc riding—and pocketed over $120,000 in NFR earnings before heading home.

Wellington, Canyon trophy quests end in semifinals

5 years ago By Robin L. Mitchell

In a season marked by pandemic challenges—from quarantines to forfeits, from masking to nasal swabs—the Wellington Skyrockets and Canyon Eagles forged paths to the state semifinals, but both fell one game short of their teams’ goals.

Cats sideline Bobcats, advance to Friday’s state semifinals against another familiar foe

5 years ago By News Staff

Behind the intelligent running of senior Hayze Hufstedler, No. 1-ranked Canadian knocked out rival Childress 45-14 Friday night and advanced to the state semifinals.

Josh Culwell (14) isn't afraid to mix it up with a quarterback-keeper

Proffitt, Gaillard and Casper win big at Junior and National Finals Rodeo

5 years ago By News Staff

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Cowboy Christmas, and the 2020 Junior World Finals, normally held in Las Vegas, had a change of plans this year. The iconic events temporarily made their way to Texas after COVID-19 restrictions moved the events from their home in Nevada.

Canadian saddle bronc rider, team roper Benny Proffitt

Canadian roots still run deep: Canyon, Wellington earn state semifinals berths

5 years ago By Robin L. Mitchell

The Skyrockets and Eagles both battled in the trenches Friday, and each emerged with hard-fought victories over Springtown and McCamey, respectively. Canyon’s starting quarterback went out on the game’s first drive and did not return.

Mason Folk (2) in red and white courtesy John E. Moore III.

Cats tangle with Tigers in 3A DII Semifinals (Again)

5 years ago By Record Sportswriter Kale Steed

Forget Childress. forget Perryton.

BRENT SEALS GRAPHIC | TREVOR FLEEMAN/BRANDON MCAULLIFE PHOTOS

Grrrrl Power on the Gridiron

5 years ago By Laurie Ezzell Brown

THE HISTORY OF female American football players is a fairly short one. If you research the topic, you’ll discover a list of remarkable women athletes, like American Olympic gold medalist Mia Hamm or Brazil’s Marta Vieira da Silva—but they play soccer, not football.

Cats thump Idalou 56-6, advance to State Quarterfinals for eighth consecutive year

5 years ago By Record Sportswriter Kale Steed

It was supposed to be a battle between two district champions. It was supposed to be a battle of two of the best in the region.

It was a rough night for Idalou's quarterbacks. At left, Everett Hadaway (11) and Colton Cooper (62) chase down senior Idalou quarterback Jared Jack (7).

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