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| Plowgirls celebrate after the McCamey game. |
So now, their season is over, but as with all playoff games, you play until you lose (unless you become the state champ, that is).
Of course, that final loss, while disappointing, does not mean that it hasn’t been a successful season for the Plowgirls, because it has. They started a little slow but kept improving as the season progressed, and by the end they were a talented and scrappy team that was always fun to watch, no matter who they played.
The game with McCamey wasn’t close. The Plowgirls started strong and jumped out to an early lead, which they never were in any danger of relinquishing. By the end of the first quarter, they led 16-7 and were clearly the better team. They had an excellent second quarter, hitting several three-pointers, and by halftime had a commanding 36-11 lead. They then cruised through the second half to win the game 57-26.
Jacey Rodriquez and Kaidy Ornelas led in individual scoring with 14 points each, while Carson Greenwood had 12, Cameron Greenwood 8, Shauna McCambridge 7, and Jissel Rodriquez 2. McCambridge dominated the backboards with 18 rebounds, followed by Carson with 7, Cameron with 3, Jacey with 2, Jaden Amador 1, and Mia Lavalais 1. McCambridge also blocked 6 shots.
Scoring by quarters:
1 2 3 4 T
Plowgirls 16 20 9 12 57
McCamey 7 4 7 8 26
The game on Saturday was also not close, but this time the Plowgirls were on the other end of the score, as they were outclassed by a New Home team that played like they will go deep in the playoffs.
New Home jumped out to an early lead, and those 3-point buckets that were so easy for the Plowgirls the day before just wouldn’t fall against the Lady Leopards. By halftime, New Home was ahead, 37-22, and the game’s outcome was no longer in doubt. They went on to win by a score of 76-32, and the Plowgirls’ season was ended.
Carson Greenwood led the individual scoring with 10 points, followed by McCambridge with 9, Ornelas 6, Jacey 4, and Cameron 3. McCambridge once again dominated in the paint with 12 rebounds and 9 blocks. Carson had 3 rebounds, while Ornelas, Jacey, and Lavalais had 1 each.
Scoring by quarters:
1 2 3 4 T
New Home 20 17 10 20 76
Plowgirls 8 14 0 10 32
Basketball season is now over, and the Plowgirls move on to track. However, they deserve our congratulations for giving us Roscoe fans something to cheer and feel good about during this endless pandemic and miserable weather we’ve all endured. Thanks to you all, coaches and players! You’ve been a bright spot for us all, and we do appreciate it!
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SEVERAL PLOWGIRLS WIN ALL-DISTRICT HONORS
Plowgirl soph Cameron Greenwood made the First Team, and on the Second Team were freshman Kaidy Ornelas and junior Jacey Rodriquez.
On the Academic All-District team from Roscoe were Carson and Cameron Greenwood, Mia Lavalais, Kaidy Ornelas, Shauna McCambridge, Jacey Rodriquez, Jissel Rodriquez, and Kirsten Welch.
Congratulations, Plowgirls!
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MONDAY DEADLINE FOR SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
Election information on the school website is here.
Six candidates are running for the four regular four-year positions, which will also be part of the May 1 election. On Monday, they drew for their positions on the ballot. Here are their names in the order they will appear on the ballot:
James Arnwine
Kenny Hope
David Pantoja
Eloy Herrera
Allen Richburg
Jose Ortega
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MIKE RYAN, DALLAS MOORE IN TOWN THIS WEEKEND
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| Mike Ryan |
Singer/songwriter Mike Ryan grew up in San Antonio and honed his skills at clubs and venues in the Metroplex, including shows at Billy Bob’s. In 2018 he was invited to play at the 4th of July celebration at the White House in Washington, DC.
He released his first full-length album, Night Comes Falling in 2012, and since then has produced three more—Bad Reputation in 2014, Mill & Music City in 2016, and Blink You’ll Miss It in 2017. He typically writes or co-writes all his songs as well as singing them.
Notable singles of his include “New Hometown,” “Dancing All Around It,” “Wasting No More Whiskey,” “Damn Good Goodbye,” "When I Drink Beer," and “Red Eye Flight.”
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| Dallas Moore |
Top singles include “Outlaw Country,” “Blessed Be the Bad Ones,” and “Raisin' Hell and Slingin’ Gravel.”
Both performances will be on the smaller stage in a controlled heated environment. Tickets to Mike Ryan Friday evening are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. There is no cover charge for Dallas Moore on Saturday night.
For reservations or more information, contact the Lumberyard at 325-766-2457.
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COVID-19 SITUATION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE
The US reached a grim milestone this week with the passing of 500,000 total deaths attributed to Covid-19, but it did so with all the other current pandemic numbers in steady, rapid decline. Workers in hospital ICUs were reported to be smiling as their number of patients dwindled. New infections, active cases, and hospitalizations have all been falling since the holiday peak of mid-January. Those numbers have dropped now to the level they were at the beginning of November. Currently, the hardest-hit states are on the east coast with New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Rhode Island the worst off.
In Texas, new cases and hospitalizations continue to fall as they have for over a month now. On Monday, the state was down to 6,964 hospitalized Covid-19 patients, compared to 7,824 a week earlier with the worst spots being the El Paso and Laredo areas. Deaths were down to 1,048 for the week and falling daily.
The winter storm in Texas has delayed the vaccination program, but with the change in weather should gear back up this week. The state had vaccinated at least 4.5 million doses as of Sunday, February 21, with about 4.7% Texans having received both doses.
Positive trends continue in the Big Country. The number of active cases in Taylor County has fallen to 818 from 1,278 last week and 2,502 four weeks ago. Hospitalizations for Covid-19 in Abilene are now at 27 compared to 39 two weeks ago. and 127 five weeks ago. There were two more deaths to bring the total to 342, which was a drop from the deaths of last week.
In the Big Country’s 16-county trauma service area, the percentage of hospital beds for Covid-19 patients also continues to drop. On Monday, it was down to 4.36% compared to last week’s 5.82% and 7.55% two weeks ago. The number of hospital staff in quarantine is now at 9, compared to 14 last week and 44 four weeks ago.
In our four-county area, the numbers are also improving. Nolan County has dropped to just 26 active cases from last week’s 98, and Fisher County has dropped to o active cases from 1 last week. Mitchell County still has 6, up 2 from 4 last week, and Scurry County has an estimated 53 active cases, the same as last week. Nolan County had 1 more death to bring its total to 30; Mitchell County and Fisher County had no deaths to remain at a total of 8 and 12 respectively. but Scurry County had 5 more deaths to bring its total to 61.
RCISD reports good news again this week with no active cases among students or staff.
Here are the Big Country’s county totals since the pandemic began as of yesterday (with last Tuesday in parentheses): Scurry, 3,379 (3,380); Howard, 2,966 (2,963); Erath, 2,692 (2,662); Jones, 2,076 (2,072); Brown, 1,902 (1,893); Nolan, 1,489 (1,483); Comanche, 1,040 (1,027); Eastland, 870 (861); Runnels, 764 (761); Callahan 585 (580); Mitchell, 575 (575); Coleman, 4721 (471); Stephens, 414 (412); Fisher, 290 (290); Coke, 215 (212); Haskell, 194 (193); Knox, 170 (170); Shackelford, 126 (125); Throckmorton, 49 (49); Stonewall, 48 (48); Kent, 35 (35).
Selected west Texas counties yesterday (with last week in parentheses): Lubbock, 47,788 (47,788); Midland, 16,140 (16,140); Wichita (Wichita Falls), 14,358 (14,358); Ector (Odessa), 8,161 (8,161); Tom Green (San Angelo), 4,548 (4,548).
Texas now has had a total of 2,259,407 cases (2,225,399 last week), 192,883 active cases (246,542 last week) and 41,641 total deaths (40,593 last week).
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WEATHER REPORT: WARM AND WINDY
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| The west wind and school flags yesterday. |
Saturday was even warmer with a high of 63° accompanied by a strong southwest wind, and it was amazing how fast all the snow and icicles melted and disappeared. By sundown, all the storm’s remnants were gone except for a few puddles. Since then, the weather has been windy but warm and sunny. Sunday’s high was 63°, Monday’s was 70°, and yesterday’s got all the way up to 78°, quite a contrast from the 11° last Thursday morning.
Yesterday’s heat won’t be repeated, however, as a front moved in this morning, and the wind has shifted back to the north, which will cool everything down. Today’s high is expected to be no more than 62°, and tomorrow’s may never make it out of the thirties with the high predicted to be 39°. The front also brings a 30% possibility of rain tomorrow evening or night. On Friday, the wind will shift back to the southwest and the high will climb back to 62°. Saturday and Sunday will be more of the same with highs of 68° and 71° respectively. And then Monday is the first of March, which will come in like a lion with a north wind, clouds, a high of 54°, and a 45% chance of rain.
Let’s hope we get it. We could use a little rain.
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† VIRGINIA JEANETTE FREYER DROLLINGER
Virginia Jeanette Freyer Drollinger was born January 27, 1945, and passed away on December 10, 2020.
She graduated from Roscoe High School in 1963 and attended Texas Technological Collage (Texas Tech). While there, she met her husband to be, John Drollinger, living as a roommate to her brother, Theo. After graduating from Texas Tech with a degree in Elementary Education, she moved to Dallas and taught there. She and John married on November 28, 1968. They lived in Plano TX, Kansas City MO, Plano TX (where their first son, John Matthew was born), Atlanta GA, New Orleans LA, Wichita KS (where their second son, Jacob Martin was born), Atlanta GA and finally Kennesaw GA. She and the boys traveled on trips around the world with John’s work at Coca Cola Worldwide. They went to numerous Olympics (Summer and Winter), Super Bowls, and Braves Training camp (where she acquired her love for the Atlanta Braves).
She was busy keeping up with the boys and their activities: John Matthew/Tennis and Jacob Martin/Gymnastics, but still found time to play tennis with the “Park Manor Ladies.” She became a “Card Lady” for Hallmark Cards servicing several stores and then became a T.A., supervising 14 stores. After 22 years, she once again retired but met monthly with the “Card Ladies” for lunch.
She was diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2019 with additional lesions in her brain and on her spine. After receiving radiation and then chemo treatments, she was in remission. Later, she developed focal seizures in her brain during the Covid-19 lockdown. She passed on December 10th, 2020.
She is survived by her son, John Matthew; sister, Shirley (Byrd) Freyer Kaltwasser (Don); brother, Ted (Theo) Freyer (Nancy); sister-in-law, Etta Lu Humphries (Don); sister-in-law, Gayla Drollinger; nieces Sara, Luetta, Donna, Danielle, Dayna, Katherine; and nephews John Mark and Chris.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Wilma Freyer; husband, John Drollinger; son, Jacob Martin Drollinger; and brother-in-law, Benny Drollinger. She was a Georgia peach but never lost her West Texas roots.
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† DONNA SHULER BARFIELD
The fifth of seven children, she was born April 13, 1931, in Johnson County to Henryetta and Ernest Shuler. The family moved to Nolan County where Donna attended Roscoe schools. She married Charles Lloyd with whom she had her daughter, Donnie Marie and son, David Lynn. In 1958 she married Henry Barfield. They moved to Odessa, where she worked for Safeway for many years. Donna and Henry pursued their dream to live in the Texas hill country and bought property outside of London, where they loved to hunt and fish. They eventually moved into London, where Donna remained until Henry’s death. Donna moved to Kerrville in 2005. She loved playing cards and soon found a new circle of friends when she joined the Dietert Center to play bridge. She enjoyed travel and took trips to Alaska and the Caribbean. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.
Donna is survived by her children, Donnie Marie Cearley and husband Jon of Kerrville; David Lloyd and wife Regena of Stephenville; grandsons, Wes Lloyd and wife Kristie of Waco; Jonathan Cearley and wife, Carole of Kyle; Britt Lloyd and wife Brooke of Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Calista and Trey Lloyd; Jameson and Sawyer Fields; Liam Cearley; Rylie, Jackson and Deni Lloyd; a sister, Doris Shuler and sisters-in-law Brenda Shuler of London, Texas; and Genevieve Shuler of Ft. Worth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Henryetta and Ernest Shuler; husband, Henry Barfield; brothers Ernest, Harvey, James and Louis Shuler; and sister, Dorothy Shuler Heath.
The family wishes to thank Embrace Hospice and nurses and staff at Hilltop Village for their care and support during our mother’s illness.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donna’s honor or memory can be made to Sunrise Baptist Church or the Dietert Center, both in Kerrville, Texas.
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† CAROLYN MEREDITH SIMS
She was born October 4, 1946, in Odessa. She grew up and attended high school in Roscoe. While in school in Roscoe, she loved being a majorette while twirling the baton at many football games. Her life was spent with good friends and family while taking care of her beloved poodle. Following graduation from high school, Carolyn attended Texas Tech University. Her dream job was to be a flight attendant, and following completion of flight attendant school in California, she went to work for Continental Airlines while living in California. Throughout the Vietnam War, she flew military air transports to many places overseas including Okinawa, Guam, and Vietnam. Carolyn met Horace Clifton Sims during her travels abroad and they were married. From their marriage, she had two children: a daughter and son, Susan Meredith Sims (1976) and Steven Thomas Sims (1982).
After retiring from Continental Airlines, she went on to Real Estate school and received her license. Carolyn also spent many years teaching special-needs students at Arlington Heights High School and Burton Hill Elementary in Fort Worth. She was a selfless person who put the needs of others at the forefront of her mind. She was a fun-loving, humorous, and energetic woman. She loved to take frequent trips to Ruidoso with her daughter and other family members. She was an avid tennis player and spent many days on the courts at Ridglea Country Club. She enjoyed dinner parties and times spent with friends. Later in life, Carolyn would spend her time with her granddaughter that she loved immensely. She also received the blessing of a new grandson in her final days.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Sims Dinsdale and son-in-law, Brent Dinsdale of Fort Worth; granddaughter, Logan Victoria Cain; son, Steven Thomas Sims of Fort Worth; grandson, Steven Shannon Sims Jr.; brothers, Tommy Meredith of Wastella and David Meredith of Sweetwater.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Frankie Pearl Williams Meredith.
Donations in her honor may be made to Vitas Community Connection or First United Methodist Church of Roscoe.
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