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Micah Carson heads for the paint in the second half against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

Micah Carson heads for the paint in the second half against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner boys basketball: Shiner gets job done against Wildcats 50-43

After a 34-34 tie after three and trailing briefly in the fourth quarter, Shiner dug down deep. The Comanches battled and found a way to win in a 50-43 decision Jan. 24 at home against Bloomington. “They won’t all be pretty,” Shiner head coach Jeff Akin said of the Comanche win.
Morgan Lenehan gets close to the basket in the first quarter against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

Morgan Lenehan gets close to the basket in the first quarter against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches scoot past Bloomington 32-13

The Shiner Lady Comanches used plenty of rebounding and defense to remain unbeaten in district. Shiner held off the Bloomington Lady Wildcats, 32-12, to complete the season sweep Jan. 24 at home.
Sam Perez  puts up a first-half shot as an Saints player applies some defensive pressure. Perez contributed three points. Photo by Mark Lube.

Sam Perez puts up a first-half shot as an Saints player applies some defensive pressure. Perez contributed three points. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul boys basketball: San Juan beats Cards 64-49

Having lost by just a few points the first time around against Austin San Juan,  St. Paul  was sure they could run with them again. “After the game at their place in December, we felt we could compete with them,” Cardinals head coach Ryan Geiger said.