Late Dumas rally sinks Rangers

Despite two Rangers scoring more than 20 points, the Demons surged in the fourth quarter to defeat Perryton on Tuesday in Dumas. Three Rangers scored in double figures, despite being defeated by the final score of 74-69.

Demonettes cage Rettes

Defensive pressure and transition buckets propelled the Dumas Demonettes to a victory over the Rangerettes on Tuesday in Dumas. A late run by Perryton in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough as Dumas won by the final score of 69-48.

Powerlifters compete in triangular meet

The PHS powerlifting teams are hard at work in the early season to develop a strong base to build upon. No program in the state of Texas has been as dominant as the Ranger and Rangerette lifters over the past few years. The teams and Coach Casey Arruda have created a dynasty.

Rettes thrash the Lady Harvesters

The Rangerette basketball team faced a familiar foe on Friday at home. The Pampa Lady Harvesters came to town for what promised to be a rugged contest. The Rettes looked to enter the win column in district play after losses to Borger and Canyon.

Vehicle burglarized

A vehicle burglary was investigated by police during the week. A burglary to a vehicle, parked at 2013 S. Indiana, was reported. Taken were a pistol, a backpack, credit cards and cash. Total value was around $640.

Rangers win their district opener

The Rangers opened district play against the Pampa Harvesters on Friday night in Perryton. The Rangers looked to avenge a loss to the Harvesters in the Gruver Tournament and start the district season with a home win. The game ended as a barn burner.

Information needed on bus barn burglary

Perryton-Ochiltree County Crime Stoppers needs information this week to solve a burglary. On Jan. 6, it was reported to the police department that sometime over the Christmas break someone broke into the Perryton ISD bus barn. Taken were three catalytic converters.

Some facts about absinthe

Absinthe is another name for the herb wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) and the name of a licorice-anise flavored green liqueur that was created at the end of the 18th century, and manufactured by Henry-Louis Pernod.