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Yoakum baseball: Bulldogs fall in opener to Cuero

Clinging to a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the third, the Cuero Gobblers scored two runs and then plated a run in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to deal Yoakum a 7-1 defeat Monday in Cuero.

Yoakum girls soccer: Lady 'Dogs get first district win

The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs soccer team picked up their first district win of the season with a 4-0 win over San Antonio Fox Tech Friday in Yoakum. Rubi Martinez netted two goals, Gisela Martinez added one goal and Yoakum got some help from Fox Tech when the Lady Buffaloes had an own goal.

Yoakum softball: Lady ‘Dogs softball win first two games, outscoring opponents 31-0

The Lady Bulldogs won their first two games of the season. Yoakum 10, Cuero 0 Hannah Schultz went 3-for-3 with a double and RBI, and pitched five innings with two hits and a shutout with six strikeouts as Yoakum won their regular-season opener 10-0 against Cuero at home Feb. 14.

Yoakum boys powerlifting: Bulldogs lifters take seventh in SA meet

The Yoakum boys powerlifting team competed in the Texas Strength Systems meet Thursday in San Antonio, earning seventh place. River Bergman came in second place in the 242-pound class with a 1220 total, 500 squat, 245 bench press and 475 deadlift.

Yoakum girls soccer: Lady 'Dogs get tie, loss in recent action

The Yoakum girls soccer earned a share of the spoils as they drew 1-1 with rivals Gonzales on Feb. 7. Alondra Reyes-Martinez was the goal scorer for the Lady Bulldogs. Yoakum lost to SA Kenedy 7-0 on Friday  and tied SA Young Women’s Leadership Academy 0-0 on Saturday.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady 'Dogs close out season at Edna

The Lady Bulldogs wrapped up the season with an away loss at Edna. Yoakum finishes 8-6 and fifth place in district.  The team bids farewell to seniors Deazia Rios and Raelee Schlegal. Edna 51, Yoakum 42 Olivia Fojt bagged 10 points in the Lady ‘Dogs 51-42 loss to Edna to wrap up the season.

Yoakum boys basketball: Cowboys get past Yoakum with third-quarter rally

The Edna Cowboys used an 18-6 third-quarter run to rally to beat Yoakum 55-48 Feb. 7 in Edna. The Cowboys survived a 19-16 run in the fourth quarter as the ‘Dogs tried a rally of their own.

Yoakum tennis: Yoakum hosting tournament this week

The Yoakum tennis team will be holding their home tournament tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday.  The tournament will start around 8 a.m. each day. The JV division will be played today and the varsity tournament will be played tomorrow.

Yoakum football: Jones signs with Angelo State University

After  persevering through a tough senior football season, Bulldog running back Jayden Jones will get the chance to play at the next level. Jones signed a letter of intent for Angelo State University and the Rams football team last Wednesday.

Yoakum girls basketball; Yoakum 45, Palacios 29

Yoakum won its last district home game in a 45-29 dismantling of Palacios on Friday. Jayana Phillips led the Lady Bulldogs with 14 points. Yoakum led 11-6 after one quarter and slightly outscored Palacios 11-8 in the second box.