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Rance Russell signs letter of intent to Hardin-Simmons University

Breckenridge Buckaroo football player Rance Russell signed his letter of intent to Hardin-Simmons University Wednesday morning, surrounded by family, teammates and coaches. Russell was voted defensive MVP of District 3-3A Region 1 for his 2018 season.

A few of Russell’s coaches spoke about his accomplishments and progress from when he began playing football for Breckenridge in junior high. Bucks Coach Casey Hubble didn’t mince words when talking about where Rance began.

Lance Kitchens to be inducted into Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame

Lance Kitchens, the “Voice of the Buckaroos” for 38 years now, will be inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame as one of 11 inductees in this year’s class. He will also receive the Lifetime Achievement for Media award, according to a release.

The 18th annual banquet will be held May 6 at the Abilene Convention Center where they will be inducted. The 11 new inductees will bring the hall’s total to 190.

There will be 10 other individuals inducted. Those individuals are: