
Students from Will Rogers, Broadmoor, College Lane and Sanger got decked out in classic costumes and makeup to perform the classic, Wizard of Oz, on Sept. 29.

It was a defensive battle when Goddard came to town - defeating the Eagles 1-0 on Sept. 25.

Onate ruined Hobbs' Homecoming by a score of 55-42 on Sept. 21. In spite of the loss, quarterback Brayden Price threw for a record 441 yards and Brandon Amaya (No. 33) also set a school record with 10 receptions for 110 yards.

HHS seniors Marina Casarez, Erik Pizarro and Cade Ross plant the symbolic flag at Iwo Jima on a class float for the Homecoming parade. The trio were given the honorary duty because they have enlisted in the U.S. Marines and will begin their service after graduation.

Sydnee Landrum was crowned Homecoming Queen during half-time ceremonies at the Sept. 21 football game. The coronation followed a school assembly and ride in the parade.

The Sept. 20 Homecoming Class Contest at Watson Field turned into a physical endurance test for students.

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Hanna Skandera hosted a Town Hall meeting in Hobbs on Sept. 20 at which she discussed, among other things, the state's new A-F grading system for schools.

The Eagles soccer team - along with goalie Sergio Torres - held Roswell scoreless in a 3-0 game on Sept. 18.

Edison, Stone, Jefferson and Taylor Elementary school students were in full yo-ho-ho regalia on Saturday as they cated out Blackbeard the pirate, a Missoula Children's Theater production. Click on the picture for highlights.

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce autographs a U.S. Constitution booklet he gave to Leeann Holguin and other Hobbs High School students during a school lecture on Sept. 17 - Constitution Day. Also on campus for the day was Duke law professor Ernest Young, nephew of government teacher Jack Young.

The best part about the Staked Plains Roundup at NMJC is the fact kids get to participate. This year's event - held Sept. 13-14 - was no different.

Becca Jones fights for the ball during the Sept. 13 Artesia match at Tasker Arena. Artesia swept the match 25-14, 25-20, 25-15.
More than 80 elementary school students auditioned for parts in the Missoula production of Blackbeard the Pirate on Sept. 10.
The Eagles found themselves on their backs when the Artesia Bulldogs came to town Sept. 7 for the season opening football game. Hobbs lost 57-13.

Head Football Coach Charles Cleghorn put on a memorable performance at his first-ever HHS pep rally on Sept. 7.
The girls and boys cross country teams both won championships during a Sept. 6 meet at Lovington.