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Glen Rose Tigers thump Rangers 70-13 to win area

Glen Rose ended the Rangers’ playoff hopes last Friday night, taking a big 7013 victory to advance the Tigers to the regional round. The area game, played in Iowa Park, started off well for the Rangers, before the wheels came off the bus.

Rangers dominate Fort Stockton, 58-27, to take bi-district title

The 3-7 Rangers were on fire last Friday night, with prolific passing and running, and a tough defense, propelling them to a big 58-27 win over the 9-1 Fort Stockton Panthers, and the bi-district title. Perryton will face Glen Rose for the area title this Friday in Iowa Park. Game time is 7 p.m.

Rangers handle Borger, win 41-14

After a rout in their last game against West Plains, the Rangers came roaring back last Friday, handily defeating the Borger Bulldogs, 41-14, at Ranger Field. The win puts the Rangers’ district record at 2-1, and 36 overall.

West Plains routs Rangers 72-6

The West Plains Wolves scored early and often last Thursday in Canyon, routing the Rangers 72-6 in district action. The Rangers ran into a buzz saw of a team, with the Wolves dominating on both offense and defense in the contest.

Herald Football Contest Results

First Place: $20 —1 Miss: Jeremy Fowler. Second Place: $10—2 Misses (tie): Danny Shackelford (35 pts. off tiebreaker: Cowboys 27, 49ers 24) and Adam Slaughter (35 pts. off TB: Cowboys 27, 49ers 24). 2 Misses: Ken Splawn (36 pts. off TB: Cowboys 31, 49ers 27), Benjamin Metzger (39 pts.

Herald Football Contest Results

First Place: $20 —2 Misses: Hannah Metzger (26 points off tiebreaker, Cowboys 27, Cardinals 13), Second Place: $10—3 Misses: Benjamin Metzger (29 pts. off TB: Cowboys 31, Cardinals 14). 2 Misses: Mark Metzger ( 33 pts. off TB: Cowboys 31, Cardinals 10), Brad Kile (33 pts.

Wildcats rout Rangers, 63-13

The Canadian Wildcats showed why they are the no. 1 team in the state in 3A, DII Friday night at Ranger Field, proving to be an unstoppable force. They scored on nine of their 11 possessions to cruise to a 63-13 victory.

Eagles top Rangers, 42-34

The Rangers lost another close contest, 42-34, to the Canyon Eagles on the road. The loss drops the Rangers record to 0-2 on the young season. They will travel to Dumas this Friday to take on the Demons. The game against Canyon began on a bright note.