STATE BOUND! The MHS marching band performs at the regional contest Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at San Angelo Stadium. Their performance earned them div. 1 ratings and a fourth consecutive trip to the state marching contest to be held on Tuesday, November 3. Myghan Meadow, photo.

STATE BOUND! The MHS marching band performs at the regional contest Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at San Angelo Stadium. Their performance earned them div. 1 ratings and a fourth consecutive trip to the state marching contest to be held on Tuesday, November 3. Myghan Meadow, photo.

The Goin’ Band from Jim Bowie Land earns Div. I, advances to state

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The marching band is headed back to state!
Sixth-grade Junior Jacket Walker Hines picks his way through the Eden Bullpup defense last Thursday in the Jr. Jackets win over Eden JH. Eight-grader Karson Mayfield helps clear the way. MHS JV also came out on top when the game against Eden JV was called for weather. See more Yellowjacket football on page 9; photos on page 10. Nora Davis, photo.

Sixth-grade Junior Jacket Walker Hines picks his way through the Eden Bullpup defense last Thursday in the Jr. Jackets win over Eden JH. Eight-grader Karson Mayfield helps clear the way. MHS JV also came out on top when the game against Eden JV was called for weather. See more Yellowjacket football on page 9; photos on page 10. Nora Davis, photo.

JH and JV send the Bulldogs to the pound

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Menard County 4-H’s Wool Judging team travelled to Dallas this weekend to compete at the national contest, held this year at the State Fair of Texas. Menard earned overall high point team for the national title and also boasts the overall high point and reserve high point individuals. Pictured left to right: Kade Bannowsky (reserve high point indv.), Taytum Chambless, Makenzie Wright, Cado Bannowsky (high point indv.) and judging coach Jason Bannowsky. Courtesy photo.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Menard County 4-H’s Wool Judging team travelled to Dallas this weekend to compete at the national contest, held this year at the State Fair of Texas. Menard earned overall high point team for the national title and also boasts the overall high point and reserve high point individuals. Pictured left to right: Kade Bannowsky (reserve high point indv.), Taytum Chambless, Makenzie Wright, Cado Bannowsky (high point indv.) and judging coach Jason Bannowsky. Courtesy photo.

Menard 4-H Wool judgers are NATIONAL CHAMPS

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

By Collyn Wright The road to the National Wool Judging Championship title was paved with years of coaching, studying, and competitions.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Monday, 10/26: B- Breakfast pizza, juice, fruit, milk.
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SITTIN’ ON GO- JV Jacket defense lines up against Eden in Menard’s win on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. The game was called in the second quarter due to lightning, with Menard up 16-0. Left to right: Brayden Ramon, Dawson Nicholas, Ashton Martin, Easton Sanchez, River Salas.

SITTIN’ ON GO- JV Jacket defense lines up against Eden in Menard’s win on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. The game was called in the second quarter due to lightning, with Menard up 16-0. Left to right: Brayden Ramon, Dawson Nicholas, Ashton Martin, Easton Sanchez, River Salas.

‘Jacket Backers 2026

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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HS regional CC meet qualifiers, left to right: Ian Brown, MakenzieWright, Taytum Chambless, Danni Ruiz, Channing Chambless, Aerie Meddaugh, Isabelle Devine. Courtesy photo.

HS regional CC meet qualifiers, left to right: Ian Brown, MakenzieWright, Taytum Chambless, Danni Ruiz, Channing Chambless, Aerie Meddaugh, Isabelle Devine. Courtesy photo.

MHS and MJH Lady Js claim district CC titles

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Menard’s cross-country teams competed in the district meet on Wednesday, October 14 in Eden.
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