Hurdlers shine as track comes out of the blocks

The 2021 track season has begun, which means it is time for the spring winds to howl out of the north. The sun will shine just enough to make you feel the need to only pack a lightweight jacket. The hurdlers led both the Rangers and Rangerettes in the first meet in Dumas on Saturday.

Rangerette softball takes the diamond

The early season weather has been rough for the Rangerette softball team. They are usually able to head south during the early season to avoid the adverse weather and get several games played at tournaments.

Rangers defeated in heartbreaker

The Ranger basketball team traveled to Tulia on Saturday for a bi-district playoff game. The Rangers faced a tough team in the Snyder Tigers. The Tigers entered the contest with a record of 14-8. Perryton posted a 10-9 record coming into the contest.

Rette powerlifters qualify for regionals

The Rangerette powerlifting team accomplished more than any other 4A squad in the state. Perryton had 34 girls qualify for the regional powerlifting meet, which was a larger number than anyone else in Texas. This total topped their total of last year, which was 26 lifters.

Rettes defeated by Seminole

It was the first time since the 2012-13 season that the Rangerette basketball team had advanced in the playoffs. That team reached the regional tournament before being defeated by Stephenville on the campus of Texas Tech University.

Rangers finish district season

The Ranger basketball team finished district play in a fury. They travelled to Canyon to face the district leading Eagles on Friday. The Rangers needed a win to secure the third place position in the final district standings.

Rettes capture bi-district title

The Rangerette basketball team entered the bi-district round of the playoffs against a very talented Lubbock Estacado Lady Matador team. The game was played early on Friday at Canyon Junior High with a supportive Rangerettte crowd. The game flowed back and forth throughout the first three quarters.

Rangers move into third place with two impressive wins

By winning two games which came down to the final buzzer in regulation and overtime, the Ranger basketball team climbed into third place in the district standings. It is a great place to be to secure a playoff berth, with only one game left in the district’s regular season.

PHS tennis back on court

After having their season abruptly end last March due to Covid, the PHS tennis teams were once again on the courts over the weekend. The teams competed in the Borger Invitational Meet on Saturday. Thirteen athletes attacked the nets for Perryton in the meet.

Powerlifters take home top honors

It was another road trip for the Perryton High School powerlifting teams on Saturday. The teams lifted in the Dumas Invitational meet and had success. The Rangerettes lifted to first place and the Rangers took second place. Coach Casey Arruda discussed the meet.