Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Readers,

Please excuse the delay in my getting the Hard Times out in a rough and incomplete state. For the past few days, I’ve had at the house two daughters, a son-in-law, a boyfriend, and a dog, all from Chicago. We celebrated an early Thanksgiving here, and they just left this morning to visit other family elsewhere. We had a lot of fun, all of it unrelated to the Roscoe Hard Times.

However, I do have news some readers will be interested to learn, so even if it is a little late, I’m posting it on the assumption that it’s better late than never. Here’s wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Edwin Duncan
Roscoe Hard Times

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FARWELL ENDS PLOWBOYS’ SEASON 39-32

The last two weeks have been disastrous for the Plowboys. They have played in two close, hard-fought games and come up short in both. The first was their overtime loss to Hamlin two weeks ago, which cost them a share of the district crown, and the second was their 39-32 loss to Farwell last Thursday night that eliminated them from the playoffs.

The Farwell game, played in Post, was an offensive shootout in which the score was tied three different times with both teams ahead at various points, and neither ever leading by more than a touchdown the entire game.

Farwell scored on their first offensive drive on an 11-yard run and went up 7-0, but the Plowboys responded as Jayden Gonzales passed to Brandon Lavalais for a touchdown on a play covering 43 yards. The extra-point try was no good, and the score was 7-6.  On their next possession, the Plowboys took the their first lead on an 8-yard run by Jose Ortega. The two-point conversion run by Gonzales was good to put the Plowboys up 14-7, the score at the end of the first quarter.

Farwell tied the game 14-14 early in the second quarter, but the Plowboys again took the lead when Gonzales completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to Ortega. The extra-point try failed, and the score was 20-14. On their next play from scrimmage, the Steers tied the game 20-20 on a 57-yard run, but the Plowboys once again responded with Francisco Garcia’s 10-yard touchdown run to make it 26-20, the score at intermission.

In the third quarter, Farwell scored on a 31-yard run to tie the game for the third time, this time 26-26. This was the only score of the third quarter as both defenses stiffened. The Steers scored early in the fourth on a 64-yard Miguel Vasquez run. The extra-point kick was good, and Farwell had its first lead since the first quarter, 33-26. The Plowboys answered on their next series when Ortega broke free for a 57-yard touchdown run. The extra-point try was no good, but the Plowboys were down by only one at 33-32. Unfortunately, with only a minute and a half remaining in the game, Vasquez ran for his second TD of the quarter, this one on a play covering 34 yards. The Plowboys were unable to respond, and Farwell won 39-32.

For the game, Farwell outgained the Plowboys with 624 total yards to the Plowboys’ 345 and 22 first downs to the Plowboys’ 15. Turnovers were even with two each.

Jayden Gonzales completed 17 of 33 passes for 188 yards with 2 TDs and 2 interceptions. Brandon Lavalais led the Plowboy receivers with 8 catches for 137 yards. Jose Ortega caught 3 for 32 yards, Junior Martinez 5 for 21, and Clemente Aguayo 1 for -2. Francisco Garcia led the rushers with 18 carries for 99 yards and 1 TD. Ortega ran 5 times for 73 yards and 2 TDs, Diego Garza 3 for 11, Isiah Wright once for 0, and Gonzales 6 for -26.

Tait Fullwood led the defense with 8½ tackles, followed by Garza with 8, Ortega with7 ½, Nick Limones with 5, Aguayo and Parker Payne with 4½ each, Adrian Lomas with 3½, and several others with 2 or 1.

 Scoring by quarters:
                            1           2         3         4         T
Farwell               7         13        6       13         39
Plowboys          14        12        0         6         32

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PLOWGIRLS FINISH SECOND IN ROSCOE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The Plowgirls’ Varsity team was busy at the Plowgirls’ Basketball Tournament this past weekend, finishing second to Winters, while winning four games and losing two, both to the eventual tournament champions. Eight teams participated in the double-elimination competition: Plowgirls, Plowgirls JV, Paint Rock, Paint Rock JV, Roby, Roby JV, Winters, and Winters JV.

The Plowgirls opened with a 49-26 loss to the Lady Blizzards. Individual Plowgirl scoring was as follows: Kinzie Buchanan 13, Jaci Alexander 8, Veronica Cuellar 3, Baylor Trevino 2.

They next played the Winters JV in the losers’ bracket, and beat them 65-14. Plowgirl scoring: Buchanan 23, Alexander 10, Liberty Saenz 9, Trevino 8, Cuellar 7, Ainsley Nelson 4, Bonnie Wilkinson 4.

On Saturday, they first faced the Roby JV and won 56-36. Plowgirl scoring: Alexander 17, Buchanan 17, Wilkinson 9, Trevino 6, Nelson 4, Saenz 3.

They then beat Paint Rock 44-25. Plowgirl scoring: Buchanan 13, Wilkinson 12, Alexander 9, Cuellar 6, Saenz 2, Trevino 2.

Then they defeated Winters 40-37, for the Lady Blizzards’ first defeat, setting up a final Championship game. Plowgirl scoring: Trevino 12, Buchanan 12, Wilkinson 7, Cuellar 7, Nelson 2.

They then lost to Winters 46-36 in the Championship Finals to finish as Runners-Up with Paint Rock finishing third. Plowgirl scoring: Buchanan 16, Wilkinson 9, Cuellar 7, Trevino 4, Saenz 2.

Then on Monday evening, the Plowgirls played a regularly scheduled game in the RCISD Special Events Center with Post, losing to the Lady Antelopes 43-37.

Individual Plowgirl scoring: Wilkinson 21, Buchanan 11, Saenz 3, Cuellar 2.

Scores by quarters:
                            1          2          3          4
Post                    8         21        33        43
Plowgirls          10        19        22        37

For the week, the Plowgirls’ won four and lost three. Their next game is at Trent with the Lady Gorillas next Tuesday. That will be followed by the Highland Tournament next weekend, November 30-December 2.

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MUNDAY-WINK PLAYOFF GAME AT PLOWBOY FIELD FRIDAY

The Munday Moguls vs. Wink Wildcats Area Semi-Finals 2A-II playoff game will be played at Plowboy Field this Friday afternoon, November 24. Wink defeated Winters 38-22 last week and Munday defeated Era 47-13.

Kickoff is at 2:00pm and admission is $6 for adults and $3 for students.

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WAYNE HANCOCK AT THE LUMBERYARD FRIDAY NIGHT

Wayne "The Train" Hancock

Wayne “The Train” Hancock, who bills himself as “the King of Juke Joint Swing” will be at the Lumberyard Friday for a return engagement. A songwriter and singer whose eclectic musical style defies simple description, he always puts on an unusual and entertaining show. Allmusic.com describes him as a performer who “tosses out a roots mix of old country, roadhouse blues, western dance swing, boogie bop, and straight-up rockabilly, takes what was once old and makes it seem like it’s always been and always will be.”

Since releasing his first album, That’s What Daddy Wants, in 1997, he has produced eight others including Thunderstorms and Neon Signs (1998), A-Town Blues (2001), Viper Melody (2009), and Ride (2013). Singles include “Thunderstorms and Neon Signs,”  “Wild, Free and Restless,” and “Tulsa.”

Hancock will take the stage about 9:30pm. For reservations or more information, call the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.

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Yesterday's strong northeast winds punished the school's flags.

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† JANE LEE HARBOUR McGLOTHLIN KUMMEROW

Funeral services for Jane Lee McGlothlin Kummerow, 71, of Sweetwater were held at 2:00pm Sunday, November 19, at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel with Cody Paty officiating. She passed away on Wednesday, November 15, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. The family will have a private burial at a later date at Roscoe Cemetery.

Jane was born on May 4, 1946, at Young Hospital in Roscoe to B.E. & Imogene (Graham) Harbour. She was a graduate of Roscoe ISD in l962 and resided in Roscoe for many years before moving to Trent, where she worked for Sid Richardson Gas Company. She later moved to Kerrville, where she met and married Jack Kummerow on July 8, 1995. She worked with special needs children at Ingram ISD. They later moved back to Sweetwater where they resided until their deaths. Jane and husband Jack were active members of Fourth and Elm Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Leigh Ann Freeman of Roscoe, Joe Linn McGlothlin and wife Mary of Aspermont, and Leslie Brazelton and husband Billy of Trent; the father of her children, Bruce McGlothlin of Roscoe; step-children, Jack Kummerow II and wife Sharon of Big Sandy, Tennessee; Judy Yingling and husband Lynn of Lakeland, Florida; Jeff Kummerow of Lakeland, Florida, and Jan Planten and husband David of Rosamond, California; grandchildren, Amber Freeman, Stacy Freeman and husband Casey, Toby Freeman, Kristopher McGlothlin, Brad Brazelton and wife Ashleigh, Brittney Brazelton and fiance Daniel Robinson; step-grandchildren, Kristy Broman and husband Adam, Jason Kummerow, Edward Yingling, Sarah Bishop and husband John, Thomas Yingling, Michael Planten, and Zachary Planten, David Foil and wife Christine, Randy Foil, and Jonie Criswell and husband Brandon; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sister, Digi Fry of Lubbock, and brother, Ben Harbour, Jr. and wife Vickie of Avando, Montana.

She was preceded in death by her parents, B.E. & Imogene Harbour, and husband, Jack A.C., Kummerow.

Honorary pallbearers were Joe Paty and Cody Paty.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the M.S. Society, 8111 N. Stadium Drive, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77054.

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† MODENA ROXIE HUGHES

Funeral services for Modena Roxie (Terry) Hughes, 86, of Roscoe were at 2:00pm on Sunday at First Baptist Church in Roscoe with Rev. David Draper officiating. Graveside services were at 9:15am yesterday at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. She passed away Wednesday, November 15, at her home.

Modena was born January 13, 1931, in Roscoe to the late Charles Edward and Modena Roxie (Jamison) Hughes. She lived in Roscoe until 1957, then moved to Colorado for 40 years and back to Roscoe in 1996. She married Wilburn G. Hughes August 2, 1947, in San Antonio. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Roscoe.

She is survived by her husband Wilburn of Roscoe; son, Wilburn G. Hughes, Jr., and wife Karen of Fort Lupton, Colorado; grandson, Craig Hughes of Fort Lupton, and granddaughter, Raelene Atha of Greeley, Colorado; four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Clifton and Joyce Hughes of Bullard, Texas. Modena is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her brother Charles Edward Terry, Jr. in 1979.

Pallbearers were the Deacons of Roscoe First Baptist Church: Daylon Althof, Chuck Cathey, David Duncan, Steve Anthony, Larry Black and Joe Smith.

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