Hawley Overpowers Plowboys 39-0

Junior Martinez runs for a gain in second quarter action against Hawley.

The heavily favored Hawley Bearcats took a while to get untracked Friday evening, but a big third quarter doomed the Plowboys as the Bearcats rolled to a 39-0 victory. Even so, Roscoe hung tough the first half, holding the potent Hawley offense for the most part and moving the ball well at times on offense. The Plowboys held Hawley to a scoreless first quarter and were still in the game at the intermission, down only 14-0.

Hawley received the opening kickoff, and on their second play from scrimmage All-Big Country running back Colton Marshall broke free and ran 58 yards into the end zone. However, an illegal block at the 17-yard line negated the apparent touchdown, and the penalty put the ball at the Plowboy 32. Hawley then drove to the 10-yard line before the Plowboy defense held on downs, killing the drive. The Plowboy offense took over and looked sharp, moving the ball up the field on a series of quick, short passes and runs before being held on the Hawley 44. Junior Martinez, making his first start as a quarterback, was sharp, hitting his receivers, who on their part were making the catches. During the quarter both teams moved the ball, but neither was able to score, and the period ended with the score 0-0.

The Bearcats broke the tie in the second quarter when quarterback Xavier Rodela scored on a 34-yard scamper up the middle. The extra-point run was good, and Hawley was up 8-0. On their next possession the Plowboys advanced to the Hawley 40 before having to punt. The Bearcats then drove to the Plowboy 12-yard line, where Marshall scored on a burst up the middle to put his team ahead 14-0. The extra-point try failed, and at halftime Hawley led 14-0.

The third quarter sealed the game for the Bearcats, who scored three times while shutting out the Plowboy offense. The first touchdown came when the Plowboys were held at their own 9-yard-line and attempted a punt. It was blocked and recovered by Hawley in the end zone to make the score 20-0. On Hawley’s next possession, Marshall ran 61 yards untouched and Hawley upped their lead to 26-0. The third score came on a 25-yard Rodela pass to the end zone, and at quarter’s end the score was 32-0.

Early in the final period, the Plowboys drove to the Hawley 8, and on fourth and three, Martinez threw a short pass to Gunner Helm, who headed for the end zone but was hit at the one. He tried to extend the ball over the goal line but fumbled in the process, and Hawley recovered. There was some question whether the ball had broken the plane before the fumble, but the refs said no, and the Plowboys’ deepest drive of the game was ended.

The Bearcats scored again a couple of plays later on another Marshall run up the middle, this one for 75 yards. The extra-point kick was good, making the final score 39-0.

For some reason, the scoreboard was out the entire game and fans were unable to consult it for the score, the down, yards needed for a first, or time left in the quarter or half. The play clock was also out, so both players and fans had to guess how much time was left to get the play off, and at one time or another both teams were penalized for delay of game. Like the water that’s not missed until the well runs dry, a functioning scoreboard and play clock are not properly appreciated until they’re not there.

Junior Martinez showed promise at quarterback, completing 18 of 28 passes and rushing for 52 yards on 13 carries. Sophomore Gunner Helm in his first varsity game ran 9 times for 11 yards and caught 3 passes for 32. Ryan Highsmith caught 4 for 39 yards, Jaythan Coale 3 for 18, Antonio Aguayo 6 for 28, and Vidal Aguayo 2 for 15.

On defense, Vidal Aguayo led the Plowboys with 8 tackles. Helm and Brayan Medina both had 4 with 2 assists, and Highsmith had 3 with 1 pass breakup.

Ryan Highsmith (6) awaits a Martinez pass in the third quarter.

Plowboys vs. Stamford in Stamford

Things don’t get any easier for the Plowboys Friday when they travel to Stamford. The Bulldogs are coming off an impressive 30-8 home win over the 3A-II Merkel Badgers. Stamford’s offensive player of the game was quarterback Trace Price, who completed 9 of 11 passes for 1 TD, and the defensive player was linebacker Chris Dennis, who had 4 tackles, 6 assists, and 2 sacks. The Bulldogs, who return several starters, were 9-3 last year, 3-1 in district, and an area finalist in 2A, division 1. Kickoff is at 7:30pm.

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SWIMMING POOL TO REMAIN OPEN IN SEPTEMBER
 
Due in part to lost time this summer because of a broken pump, the City Swimming Pool will be open this year during the month of September.

The pool will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. It will be closed on Thursdays and Fridays due to football games. On Saturdays and Sundays, it will be open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Available dates for private parties are still left.

For reservations or more information, contact Candy Aguayo at 325-232-4086.

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TxDOT APPROVES REPAIR OF SWEETWATER’S WEST BROADWAY BRIDGE

Sweetwater Economic Development’s Facebook page reports that the plan to repair the West Broadway bridge that connects I-20 to West Broadway in Sweetwater was approved by TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) on August 30, and work can start as early as next week. The target completion date is around Thanksgiving.

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PLOWGIRL CROSS-COUNTRY RESULTS AT EULA

The Plowgirls’ cross-country track team opened their season at a meet in Eula yesterday. Here are the results:

Team Results:
Varsity Girls - 5th
Junior Varsity Girls - 2nd
8th Grade Girls - 10th
7th Grade Girls - 7th

Medalists:
Itzel Ortega-Solis (Varsity) – 4th
Mahalia Calderon (JV) – 2nd
Mia Lavalais (JV) – 6th
Kaidy Ornelas (8th) – 8th

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SATURDAY SHOWERS HELP SOME, MISS OTHERS

Yesterday's clouds.

On Saturday afternoon, a couple of showers fell in the Roscoe area, but the rainfall was localized rather than general, and some got as much as 1.5” and more, while others got no more than a sprinkle. Some of the farms around Champion got 1.5” and three miles due west of town got 1.4” while less than a mile north got only .1” or less. Here in town, I got .75”, and Kenny Landfried reported an official 1.07" at his house. Darrell Aljoe east of town also got 1.1”. Farms south and southwest of Roscoe got amounts varying from over an inch to not enough to measure. For most who got a shower, it was the first measurable rainfall since July 8.

Temperatures remained on the hot side. Highs on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday were 97°, 98°, and 96° respectively with lows of 72°, 73°, and 65°. Since then, though, the weather has cooled a little with highs of around 93° and lows of around 70°.

Today should be similar with a high of 93° and mostly sunny with a light east wind. The weather starting tomorrow and continuing through the weekend will be a bit warmer with highs of 95° and 96° and lows of about 71° with mostly sunny skies. Monday should be similar but a bit cooler with a high of 93°. In other words, this next week will look very similar to the past week with sunny skies, southerly winds, and afternoon highs in the nineties.

Once again, there is little chance of rain in the forecast.

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† ELIZABETH ANN (PERRY) FEASTER

A Memorial Service for Elizabeth Ann (Perry) Feaster, 63, of Roscoe was held at Abilene Bible Church in Abilene at 3:00pm, Sunday, August 25, conducted by Dr. Daiqing. Burial was on Saturday, August 24, at Colorado City Cemetery. She passed away on Tuesday, August 20, at Hendrick Hospice in Abilene.

Elizabeth was born in Abilene on December 19, 1955, to Cecil Lilburn Perry and Ruby Sara Dennis Perry. She was a born-again Christian and lifelong member of Abilene Bible Church. As a child, she participated in Bible Memory Association camps and Five-Day Child Evangelism clubs. In her youth, she ran track as a sprinter with Margaret Ellison’s Texas Track Club and competed in the Texas Relays and pre-Olympic trials, narrowly missing a Junior Olympics bid. She danced for 12 years at the Patty Harper Dance Studio. She was a talented actress, performing in many productions with Abilene Community Theater and Abilene Children’s Theater. 

She graduated from Cooper High School in 1974 and went on to major in Speech and Drama at the University of North Texas, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later earned her teaching certificate at McMurry University and went on to teach speech, debate, drama, and English at various schools and worked as a Qualified Mental Health Professional at Abilene State School. She taught Bible Drill and Vacation Bible School at Champion Baptist Church in Roscoe. Her proudest accomplishment, however, was being a mother and dedicating herself to homeschooling and raising her children.

Survivors include husband of thirty-two years, Randall Jay Feaster of Roscoe; daughter, Faith Elizabeth Parten and son-in-law Austin Parten of Spring; son, Madison Randall Feaster and daughter-in-law Cheyenne Feaster of Conroe; and grandchildren, Paige Elizabeth Parten, Rhett Woodley Parten, Brooks Perry Parten, and Madeleine Mae Feaster; brothers, Dr. Steven C. Perry of Austin, Christopher Dennis Perry of Salado; and sisters, Sue Perry Fluty of Bedford and Laurie Perry Stewart of Allen.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Sandra Smith Perry of Abilene.

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