Sacred Heart Indians

Brody Etzler records a sack in Thursday’s scrimmage with Louise. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Brody Etzler records a sack in Thursday’s scrimmage with Louise. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Tribe to be tested by Schulenburg

Sacred Heart will be tested by the Schulenburg Shorthorns in its season opener in Schulenburg Friday evening. Kickoff time is 7:30 a Shorthorn Stadium.Schulenburg will be dedicating its field to coaching legend David Husmann, who was the father-in-law of Indian coach Alex Seydler.
Freshman Layne Besetzny on the attack vs. Stockdale Friday in the Shiner To u r n a m e n t . Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Freshman Layne Besetzny on the attack vs. Stockdale Friday in the Shiner To u r n a m e n t . Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

'Nettes win two in Shiner Tourney

SHINER – Sacred Heart’s first tournament saw the Indianettes go 2-3 against some very tough competition in the Shiner Tournament Friday and Saturday.The Indianettes reached the Gold Bracket where they lost to El Campo and Victoria St. Joseph.
Clayton Haas, with the aid of a block by Ty Noska, scores the only touchdown in the scrimmage. Lisa Noska for the Tribune-Herald

Clayton Haas, with the aid of a block by Ty Noska, scores the only touchdown in the scrimmage. Lisa Noska for the Tribune-Herald

Indians 1, Pettus 0

PETTUS – The Sacred Heart Indians outscored Pettus 1-0 in the scrimmage Friday against Pettus.The lone touchdown came on a short pass from quarterback Andrew Steffek to Clayton Haas.
From left, Rylan Dworsky and Ella Demel defend in Friday’s scrimmage in Yoakum. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

From left, Rylan Dworsky and Ella Demel defend in Friday’s scrimmage in Yoakum. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indianette Volleyball

After Friday’s scrimmage, Indianette head coach Wanda Orsak has her varsity set.“I saw some good things, but we have a long way to go,” Orsak said.Sacred Heart will get a lot of playing time this week.
Indian assistant coach Randy Kaiser instructs Kellen Mechura at Monday’s practice. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indian assistant coach Randy Kaiser instructs Kellen Mechura at Monday’s practice. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Tribe goes on the road for 1st scrimmage

Sacred Heart visits Pettus in its first scrimmage Thursday starting at 6 p.m.Pettus, a 2A, Division II school, is unfortunately in a district with Shiner and Falls City. The other schools are Yorktown, Louise and Charlotte.The War Eagles made the playoffs last season.
KARLEY KOSTELNIK

KARLEY KOSTELNIK

Indianettes Volleyball

The Sacred Heart Indianettes had 27 players attend the first practice Monday morning.“We have a lot of spots open, “ head coach Wanda Orsak said. “We lost some very good players to graduation.

Indians' numbers up

Sacred Heart head coach Alex Seydler had 39 players attend the first practice Monday morning, 15 more than last year.“We had a great couple of days of practice so far.” Seydler said. “I’m excited to get things rolling.“I am totally pumped that we had such a great turnout.
All-state outside hitter Annika Brooks, left, returns to the fold for the Indianettes. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

All-state outside hitter Annika Brooks, left, returns to the fold for the Indianettes. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indianettes volleyball

The Sacred Heart Indianettes will begin practice for the 2024 volleyball season Monday, Aug. 5.The Aug. 5 practice will be from 7:30 a.m. until noon and 30 kids are expected to come out.
Andrew Steffek returns at quarterback for the Indians. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Andrew Steffek returns at quarterback for the Indians. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indians will start work out from 7 to 10 starting Monday, Aug. 5

The Sacred Heart Indians will begin workouts in preparation for the 2024 football season Monday, Aug. 5.Coach Alex Seydler, in his second year as Indian taskmaster, said he expects around 37 players for the first day.The Indians will work out from 7-10 a.m. until school starts Aug. 8.