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The Eagles took first place in the girls and boys competitions at Lovington Cross Country on Aug. 31.
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The volleyball team lost its first home match of the season to Lovington 0-3. |
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Students from nine elementary schools took the stage on Aug. 26 for a performance of The Tortoise and the Hare
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The Lady Eagles mercy-ruled Lovington 10-0 on Aug. 24.
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Fans turned out for Eagle Night on Aug. 21 to kick off the new season.
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The Eagles won their home-opener against Clovis 1-0 in double overtime.
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Kindergartners were tired out on Aug. 16 after a busy first day of school.
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Students and parents got a chance to look around their new schools during orientation activities on Aug. 14.
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Hundreds of Hobbs students turned out for the Aug. 9 Lea County Fair Parade in Lovington.
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Some teachers spent a portion of their summer creating a mural for Highland Middle School.
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Incoming sixth-graders got a "Jump Start" on learning during an Aug. 8 orientation morning.
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HHS students who earned qualifying AP scores picked up $24,000 in bonuses at an Aug. 1 banquet.
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