School and Sports

“See You At The Pole” in Cherokee - Courtesy of Valerie Valdez

“See You At The Pole” in Cherokee - Courtesy of Valerie Valdez

“See You At The Pole” in Cherokee

Djuana Payton, Editor
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
“See You At The Pole” (SYATP) is a national student-lead Day of Prayer at their individual school's flagpole. The SYATP movement started in early 1990 in Burleson, Texas. Now, students in more than 64 countries have participated. (syatp.
#1 Luke Tharp scoops up a lose ball running it back for a defensive touchdown - he had 15 carries, 104 yards rushing, and a touchdown on the night. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey

#1 Luke Tharp scoops up a lose ball running it back for a defensive touchdown - he had 15 carries, 104 yards rushing, and a touchdown on the night. Courtesy of Kayti Lackey

Armadillos edge Bulldogs in thrilling finish, improve to 3-2 ahead of district play

Cory Prew
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
In a heart-pounding Friday night showdown, the San Saba Armadillos hit the road and came away with a hard-fought 17-14 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs. The win improves San Saba’s record to 3-2 as they head into their bye week and prepare for district play.
Coach Ethridge, #5 Trendon Vogel, #10 Matthew Woerndell, #14 Ian McKinnerney, #7 Eli Hutchins, #40 Hunter Stewart, #21 Christian Greenwood, #2 Christian McKinnerney, and Coach Watkins Courtesy of Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club

Coach Ethridge, #5 Trendon Vogel, #10 Matthew Woerndell, #14 Ian McKinnerney, #7 Eli Hutchins, #40 Hunter Stewart, #21 Christian Greenwood, #2 Christian McKinnerney, and Coach Watkins Courtesy of Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club

JV Coyotes with WIN over Austin Royals 63-16

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
JV Coyotes with WIN over Austin Royals 63-16
L-R: Monte Hughbanks, Ayleen Aviles, Coach Aviles, #21 Cutler Gray, #12 Levi Hughbanks, #3 Joseph Usery, #7 Andrew Woerndell, #13 Edgar Flores, #40 William Oldham, Coach James, #14 Angel Cervantes, #1 Conner Greenwood, Brinlyn Mann, Reese Eckert, #86 Ryver Phelan, #20 Kayden Pierce, #5 Ryan Waddle, #2 Kevin Cervantes, #34 Anthony Palacio, and #33 George Gross Courtesy of Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club

L-R: Monte Hughbanks, Ayleen Aviles, Coach Aviles, #21 Cutler Gray, #12 Levi Hughbanks, #3 Joseph Usery, #7 Andrew Woerndell, #13 Edgar Flores, #40 William Oldham, Coach James, #14 Angel Cervantes, #1 Conner Greenwood, Brinlyn Mann, Reese Eckert, #86 Ryver Phelan, #20 Kayden Pierce, #5 Ryan Waddle, #2 Kevin Cervantes, #34 Anthony Palacio, and #33 George Gross Courtesy of Richland Springs Coyote Booster Club

RS JH Coyotes with decisive win over Tigers 35-8

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
RS JH Coyotes with decisive win over Tigers 35-8
Cherokee Junior High football player Asher Williams shows his determined focus during win against Sidney last week. Courtesy Valerie Valdez

Cherokee Junior High football player Asher Williams shows his determined focus during win against Sidney last week. Courtesy Valerie Valdez

Cherokee ISD News

Kari Owen
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Last week, our Indians had a great week. Both our junior high and varsity football teams snagged big wins over Sidney. Congratulations to these athletes!Our Fresh Country FFA fundraiser officially begins this week. Find an FFA member to place your order.
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