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Hayden Rother leads off Shiner at the plate in the first inning in the tournament semifinal vs Hallettsville on June 20. Photo by Mark Lube.

Hayden Rother leads off Shiner at the plate in the first inning in the tournament semifinal vs Hallettsville on June 20. Photo by Mark Lube.

Youth softball:Minor SB falls to Hallettsville in title game

News Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
LOCKHART — It was a rough going for the Shiner 10U softball team in their East Zone tournament semifinal on June 20 against Hallettsville. Hallettsville got productive in the third inning with 12 runs on six hits to defeat Shiner 15-0 in three innings.
Drew Wenske

Drew Wenske

Shiner baseball:Shiner All-District baseball awards

News Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Three  Comanches received special awards  to headline the 2023 2A state runner up Shiner’s 29-2A All-District awards. Seniors Ryan Peterson (pitcher/infielder) and Drew Wenske (infielder/pitcher) were chosen as Co-MVPs and freshman Landyn Pohler (outfielder) was named Newcomer of the Year.
The Pokluda softball family. From left is Bethany Barton, Stefany Pokluda, David Pokluda, Mallory Pokluda and Emily Siegel. Not pictured is Melissa Pokluda. Photo courtesy of David Pokluda.

The Pokluda softball family. From left is Bethany Barton, Stefany Pokluda, David Pokluda, Mallory Pokluda and Emily Siegel. Not pictured is Melissa Pokluda. Photo courtesy of David Pokluda.

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St. Paul softball: Softball is strong with the Pokluda family

Mark Lube
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Whether coaching or having played the game at some point, the entire Pokluda family has a long and storied history with softball. The family has a history of winnings TAPPS state softball championships with the St. Paul Cardinals program.
Taylor Kocian successfully steals second base in Shiner’s 2-1 loss to Hallettsville on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Taylor Kocian successfully steals second base in Shiner’s 2-1 loss to Hallettsville on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Little League: Major, Minor teams compete in zone tournaments

News Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Shiner Little League Major and Minor softball and baseball teams started their East Zone Tournaments last Friday Major Softball Shiner 16, Luling 0 A nine-run bottom of the second helped Shiner to open the tournament with a 16-0 win over Luling on Friday night.

Youth sports: LL East Zone Tournaments start at the end of this week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Little League International East Zone tournaments start on Friday and continue through next week. 8/9/10 Baseball Game 1: Cuero vs Shiner, June 16, 6 p.m; Game 2: Luling vs Hallettsville, June 16, 8 p.m.; Game 3: Yoakum vs Gonzales, June 17, 5 p.m.; Game 4: Lockhart vs Game 1 winner, June 17, 7 p.
Addison Otto contributed to the Team USA 15U softball team winning tournaments in Peru and Japan recently to qualify for the World Cup later this year. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Otto Kasper.

Addison Otto contributed to the Team USA 15U softball team winning tournaments in Peru and Japan recently to qualify for the World Cup later this year. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Otto Kasper.

Youth sports: Otto part of Team USA 15U that has won two tournaments

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
With softball no longer an Olympic sport, Team USA was founded.  This is the first year for 15U. Tryouts for the team were by invitation only, with referrals.  Addison Otto was referred by Kat Osterman, former University ofTexas -Austin softball pitcher, All American and Olympian.
Senior catcher Bryce Nerada guards the home plate against Harleton.Photo by Mark Lube.

Senior catcher Bryce Nerada guards the home plate against Harleton.Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Comanches give it all but fall short in state title game

Mark Lube
Thursday, June 8, 2023
ROUND ROCK —The 2023 Shiner senior group has concluded nearly all of their high-school seasons at the state tournament. Save for their freshman year in 2020 in which the season was cancelled before the playoffs due to the COVID19 pandemic.
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