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St. Paul Lady Cardinals Yorktown Tournament 2025 runner up. From left are Nicco Brown (assistant coach), Annabelle Collins, Faith Brown, Skylar Mozisek, Tatum Walker, Addy Matias, Riley Mozisek, Sloane Kocian, Reese Chilek, Lexie Ulcak and Max Bergkamp (head coach). Photo courtesy of Max Bergkamp.

St. Paul Lady Cardinals Yorktown Tournament 2025 runner up. From left are Nicco Brown (assistant coach), Annabelle Collins, Faith Brown, Skylar Mozisek, Tatum Walker, Addy Matias, Riley Mozisek, Sloane Kocian, Reese Chilek, Lexie Ulcak and Max Bergkamp (head coach). Photo courtesy of Max Bergkamp.

St. Paul volleyball: Lady Cardinals earn second place at Yorktown tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The St. Paul Lady Cardinals volleyball posted a 4-1 record and placed  second in the Yorktown Tournament Friday and Saturday. St. Paul played two district opponents, Victoria Faith Academy and Hallettsville Sacred Heart in the tournament.
Jake Heck, band director for the music programs at both Hallettsville and Shiner Catholic schools, learned last week he’d be headed to the Big Apple next Thanksgiving to do the Lone Star State proud in New York City’s most famous parade. He’s pictured here with his wife, Morgan.

Jake Heck, band director for the music programs at both Hallettsville and Shiner Catholic schools, learned last week he’d be headed to the Big Apple next Thanksgiving to do the Lone Star State proud in New York City’s most famous parade. He’s pictured here with his wife, Morgan.

Lavaca County band director to rep Texas at world-famous Macy’s parade

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Jake Heck got a bit of news last week, news that doesn’t come around very often, even for folks in his line of work. Heck, who this year serves as director of the music programs at both Sacred Heart Catholic School in Hallettsville and the St.
Contributed Photo

Contributed Photo

Shiner Rotarians award scholarships to St. Paul grads

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Shiner Rotary Club recently awarded its 2022 scholarships to four graduating seniors from St. Paul High School. Pictured with Rotary President Jeff Pesek are, from left, Rebecca Wagner, Cameron Pesek, Jake Yackel and Sarah Barecky. Congratulations, all!  
Victoria Fire Academy Photo

Victoria Fire Academy Photo

St. Paul alum graduates Victoria Fire Academy

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Shiner Catholic School alumni Atley Pilat recently graduated from the Victoria Fire Academy and passed all his required state tests.  He is now a certified EMT and fire fighter.  Congratulations, Atley. You make your hometown proud!    
Jacob Heck presents an award to one of his band students over at Sacred Heart schools last school year.

Jacob Heck presents an award to one of his band students over at Sacred Heart schools last school year.

Jacob Heck to split time between county's Catholic school bands

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
There’s a new leader of the band coming to Shiner Catholic Schools, and turns out, he’s the same fellow who helped lead the Sacred Heart Indian Band to the school’s highest point finish ever (405 points), earning them the runners-up title at last year’s TAPPS State Band Championship for Class 2A.
Lauren Faldyn and Kailey Boedeker truly got into their work project, seeking out bad boards in the supports of an old porch and replacing them with new wood to prolong the life of the structure. Photos by Bobby Horecka

Lauren Faldyn and Kailey Boedeker truly got into their work project, seeking out bad boards in the supports of an old porch and replacing them with new wood to prolong the life of the structure. Photos by Bobby Horecka

Catholic School work camp offers more than just a hard day’s work

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
What do you get when you take 60 kids, give them 18 separate work projects and then send them forth, all over town, on three of the hottest days yet this year to get it all done? Well, the answer to that question depends entirely on two items, really.
St. Paul Lady Cardinals TAPPS 2A 2022 state championship basketball team. Photo courtesy of Andrea Fischer/Lois W. Kolkhorst Campaign

St. Paul Lady Cardinals TAPPS 2A 2022 state championship basketball team. Photo courtesy of Andrea Fischer/Lois W. Kolkhorst Campaign

Texas State Senator recognizes Cardinal, Comanche state championships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Texas State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst  came to Shiner at the end of April to present several Shiner and St. Paul sports team with proclamations recognizing their respective state championships.
Several St. Paul football players won Texas Private School Podcast awards. Host of the podcast, Wes Tolleson (far left), presented the awards. Zak Johnson (second from left) was chosen as Division 4 Offensive MVP; Noah Boedeker (middle) received Division 4 Defensive Back of the Year and won the Heart Award; Elliot Peters (second from right) was named Division 4 Defensive Lineman of the Year; head coach Jake Wachsmuth (far right) was selected as Division 4 Coach of the Year. Photo courtesy of Jake Wachsmuth.

Several St. Paul football players won Texas Private School Podcast awards. Host of the podcast, Wes Tolleson (far left), presented the awards. Zak Johnson (second from left) was chosen as Division 4 Offensive MVP; Noah Boedeker (middle) received Division 4 Defensive Back of the Year and won the Heart Award; Elliot Peters (second from right) was named Division 4 Defensive Lineman of the Year; head coach Jake Wachsmuth (far right) was selected as Division 4 Coach of the Year. Photo courtesy of Jake Wachsmuth.

Cardinal football players win award

News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Zak Johnson accepted an offer from Temple College to play baseball. A ceremony was held May 19 to celebrate his achievement. Seated from left is Beth Johnson, Zak Johnson and Ron Johnson.Standing from left is athletic director Jake Wachsmuth, assistant baseball coach Jeremy Rodriguez, head baseball coach Charlie Mieschen, assistant baseball coach Jeff Natho, Blue Hybner and Ryan Geiger. Photo by Mark Lube.

Zak Johnson accepted an offer from Temple College to play baseball. A ceremony was held May 19 to celebrate his achievement. Seated from left is Beth Johnson, Zak Johnson and Ron Johnson.Standing from left is athletic director Jake Wachsmuth, assistant baseball coach Jeremy Rodriguez, head baseball coach Charlie Mieschen, assistant baseball coach Jeff Natho, Blue Hybner and Ryan Geiger. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul baseball: Johnson commits to play baseball at Temple College

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
BY MARK LUBE/SPORTS EDITOR SHINERSPORTS@SBCGLOBAL.NET Three-sport Cardinal athlete Zak Johnson had solidified a huge chunk  of his collegiate plans. Johnson has accepted an offer from and has committed to Temple College in central Texas to play baseball at the junior college level.
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