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East Texas Baptist University and St. Paul Class of 2022 Sydney Green played utility player in her freshman season of softball. She got six hits, five RBI and a double, scoring 12 runs in 22 games batted and had two putouts on defense. Photo courtesy of East Texas Baptist University.

East Texas Baptist University and St. Paul Class of 2022 Sydney Green played utility player in her freshman season of softball. She got six hits, five RBI and a double, scoring 12 runs in 22 games batted and had two putouts on defense. Photo courtesy of East Texas Baptist University.

St. Paul softball: Green scores 12 runs on six hits in 22 games during freshman year

Sydney Green, 2022 St. Paul graduate, played utility in her freshman season (2023) for the East Texas Baptist University Tiger softball team, seeing action at the plate and in the field. Green played in both games of the season-opening doubleheader at home against Trinity on Feb. 18.
Mike Jackson (center, coaching Conroe Grand Oaks) is returning to the place of his first coaching stop, Shiner St. Paul, to once again lead the Cardinals football team. Photo courtesy of Mike Jackson.

Mike Jackson (center, coaching Conroe Grand Oaks) is returning to the place of his first coaching stop, Shiner St. Paul, to once again lead the Cardinals football team. Photo courtesy of Mike Jackson.

St. Paul football:Former coach Jackson returns to Shiner Catholic School

To welcome Mike Jackson to the Shiner Catholic family would be inaccurate. Welcome back would more accurately describe the situation. Jackson started his coaching career in 1991 at St.
Jackson Ulcak officially signed with University of Houston-Victoria baseball program on July 10 at the St. Paul gym in front of family, friends, coaches, school officials and other guests. From left are Lexie Ulcak, Kimberley Ulcak, Jackson Ulcak and Russell Ulcak. Photo by Mark Lube.

Jackson Ulcak officially signed with University of Houston-Victoria baseball program on July 10 at the St. Paul gym in front of family, friends, coaches, school officials and other guests. From left are Lexie Ulcak, Kimberley Ulcak, Jackson Ulcak and Russell Ulcak. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul baseball:Ulcak to continue baseball career at UHV

The 2023 TAPPS state Division V baseball tournament will not be Jackson Ulcak’s final baseball action. The St. Paul 2023 member and baseball standout will have several more years to compete on the hardball field.
St. Paul Class of 2023 member Trent Brown displays two awards he won recently: The TXPS Podcast TAPPS D4 2022 Defensive Back of the Year and the TAPPS 2022-23 2A Male Athlete of the Year. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

St. Paul Class of 2023 member Trent Brown displays two awards he won recently: The TXPS Podcast TAPPS D4 2022 Defensive Back of the Year and the TAPPS 2022-23 2A Male Athlete of the Year. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

St. Paul athletics: Trent Brown wins Male Athlete of Year, DB of Year awards

St. Paul graduate Trent Brown has been named TAPPS 2A Male Athlete of the Year and TXPS Podcast TAPPS DIV Football Defensive Back of the Year. Brown and the St.
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.

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

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.