Shiner ISD

Area schools to start 25-26 term

The summer is almost over for area students as the 2025-26 school term is around the corner.Some of the schools will be starting classes next week, while the others will begin the following week.Area school starting dates include:Tuesday, Aug. 5• Ezzell ISDWednesday, Aug. 6• Vysehrad ISD• Yoakum St.
Shiner 2023 graduate Drew Wenske played in 17 games during the 2025 baseball season for Wharton County Junior College. Photo courtesy of Wharton County Junior College Athletics.

Shiner 2023 graduate Drew Wenske played in 17 games during the 2025 baseball season for Wharton County Junior College. Photo courtesy of Wharton County Junior College Athletics.

Shiner baseball: Wenske plays in 17 games with four starts for WCJC

2023 Comanche graduate Drew Wenske continued his collegiate baseball career as a sophomore at Wharton County Junior College during the 2025 season.Wenske played in 17 games at pitcher and WCJC posted a 27-28 record, 17-18 in conference play, 11-10 at home, 8-13 on the road and 8-5 at neutral sites.
Brinley Ramirez

Brinley Ramirez

Shiner softball: Shiner softball receives All-State awards

Several members of the 2025 2ADII state finalist Shiner softball team received various All-State awards following the season.TSWA All-StateJunior Lauren Springfield was awarded Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) All-State Second Team as Designated Player/Designated Hitter/Flex.

Shiner, St. Paul football, volleyball, cross country:

The Shiner Comanches and St. Paul Cardinals start workouts  for fall sports this week.ShinerVolleyballThe Lady Comanches will open practice tomorrow (Friday) from 1-4 p.m.On Saturday, practice will go from 9-11:30 a.m.Workouts on Aug. 4-7 will be from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Shiner graduate and Texas A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) attempts to make a stop during the 2023 Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State during his freshman season. Brooks played every game in his sophomore year in 2024 for the Aggies. Photo courtesy of Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics.

Shiner graduate and Texas A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) attempts to make a stop during the 2023 Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State during his freshman season. Brooks played every game in his sophomore year in 2024 for the Aggies. Photo courtesy of Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics.

Shiner football:Dalton Brooks plays in all games for Aggie football

Shiner 2022 graduate Dalton Brooks saw action in every game on defense and/or special teams during his sophomore year in the 2024 season for SEC member Texas A&M.He played in the season and  the home opener Aug. 31 against Notre Dame with the Aggies falling 23-13.In the home Sept.
Junior defensive lineman Doug Brooks in action for the Javelinas during the 2024 season. Photo courtesy of TAMUK Athletic Department.

Junior defensive lineman Doug Brooks in action for the Javelinas during the 2024 season. Photo courtesy of TAMUK Athletic Department.

Shiner football: Doug Brooks, Tyler Palmer see action in TAMUK 2024 season

Shiner graduates Tyler Palmer (2021) and Doug Brooks (2022) each played some in the 2024 season for the Javelina football team.The Javelinas were 7-4 and 6-3 in conference play, 3-3 at home and 4-1 on the road.