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Yoakum boys powerlifting: Bulldogs compete in TSS meet in San Antonio

The Yoakum boys powerlfiting team opened the season at the Texas Strength Systems UTSA Invitational last Thursday in San Antonio. Jack Meyer was third in the 198-pound class with a total of 880, 320 squat, 205 bench press and 355 deadlift.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady Dogs romp over Rice 62-22

The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs used a total-team effort for their third straight district win. Jayana Phillips netted 17 points and Olivia Fojt added 10 points as Yoakum downed the Rice Lady Raiders 62-22 Jan. 17 at Bulldog Gymnasium. “We played as a team.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady Bulldogs snare Lady Cobras 51-44

Jayana Phillips sank two dozen points and Destiny Rios dropped in 13 points to lead  the Lady Bulldogs to a 51-44 district win at Industrial on Friday. Yoakum took a narrow 12-10 lead at the end of the first quarter and Industrial went on a 11-7 run in the second quarter to lead 21-19 at halftime.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady Bulldogs won both two district games last week

The Lady Bulldogs picked up wins in both district games from last week. Yoakum 59, Palacios 42 Jayana Phillips and Destiny Rios each scored 14 points in the Lady ‘’Dogs 59-42 win at Palacios Jan. 10.

Yoakum volleyball: Phillips win All-State Honorable Mention

Sophomore volleyball member Jayana Phillips received Class 3A Honorable Mention on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association  All-State Volleyball Team that was recently released. Phillips helped guide the Lady Bulldogs to a historic season with an appearance in the regional championship match.

Yoakum girls soccer: Lady 'Dogs win 4-0 against Port Lavaca Calhoun

The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs soccer team picked up a non-district home win against Port Lavaca Calhoun on Jan. 10 with a 4-0 victory. Daphne Oviedo converted twice from the penalty spot, and Rubi Martinez and Jackie Melendez each scored a goal.

Yoakum boys basketball: Bulldogs get first district win in action last week

Yoakum defeated Palacios and lost to Edna in district action last week. Yoakum 55, Palacios 54 A 21-14 run in the fourth frame gave Yoakum its first district win, 55-54, at Palacios on Jan. 10.

Yoakum girls soccer: Lady Bulldogs finish seventh in home tournament, beat Hallettsville

  The Lady Bulldogs soccer team opened the regular season with their inaugural home tournament last week, getting one win, two draws and two losses, finishing in seventh place. Yoakum 3, Hallettsville 0 The Lady ‘Dogs played Hallettsville in pool play and bracket play.

Yoakum boys basketball: Bulldogs battle, come up short against Brahmas and Tigers

Yoakum went 0-2 last week in district games at Hallettsville and Tidehaven. Hallettsville 56, Yoakum 30 The Brahmas took a 10-2 lead in the first frame and cruised to a 56-30 win over Yoakum Jan. 3. The Brahmas led 19-14 at halftime after a 12-9 Yoakum run in the second.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady 'Dogs fall to Hallettsville, Tidehaven in district action

The Lady Bulldogs dropped two district road games last week against Hallettsville and Tidehaven. Hallettsville 52, Yoakum 42 Destiny Rios scored 14 points and Jayana Phillips bagged another 11 as Yoakum came up short to the Lady Brahmas after a second-half Hallettsville rally.