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Taylor Kocian jousts at the net with Indianette Adley Zappe Aug. 18 in the match at Shiner. Kocian made three kills. Photo by Mark Lube.

Taylor Kocian jousts at the net with Indianette Adley Zappe Aug. 18 in the match at Shiner. Kocian made three kills. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner volleyball:Shiner sweeps SH

Mark Lube
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Shiner Lady Comanches made quick work of Sacred Heart in Shiner’s home opener.The Lady Comanches beat the Indianettes in three games 25-21, 25-12 and 25-12.Shiner played with a very-fast pace and had a lot of success serving the ball with Addie Prove putting down six aces.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Kenzie Chance sets in the victory over Rice Consolidated. Kenzie had nine aces in the match.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Kenzie Chance sets in the victory over Rice Consolidated. Kenzie had nine aces in the match.

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SH 3, Lady Raiders 1

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
ALTAIR – The Indianettes didn’t start out with a bang in their season opener against Altair Rice Consolidated Tuesday, Aug. 11.Sacred Heart won in four sets, 25-27, 25-18, 25- 15, 25-10.

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Lady Brahmas in Columbus Tournament

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Lady Brahmas opened the season in the Columbus - Kecia Davis Memorial Tournament held Thursday thru Saturday.I was at the Weimar match Saturday, but the others were not reported.The LB defeated Weimar 25-20, 25-18.

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Brahmas host Giddings in final scrimmage

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Hallettsville will host Giddings in its final scrimmage here Thursday starting at 6 p.m. with the junior varsity.The Brahmas scrimmaged Rice Consolidated in Altair last Thursday.“I was pleased with the offensive line in the scrimmage,” Brahma head coach Levi Montgomery said.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Konnor Chance comes up to make a tackle in the scrimmage.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Konnor Chance comes up to make a tackle in the scrimmage.

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Indians open season with Eagles

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Sacred Heart Indians will open the 2026 season when they host Boerne Geneva here Friday at 7 p.m.The schools were in the same district together in 2016-2017 and the Eagles won both games.The Indians will face a good aerial game. Geneva quarterback Caleb Quitadamo returns.
St. Paul defenders bring down a Falcon ball carrier on Friday. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul defenders bring down a Falcon ball carrier on Friday. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner, St. Paul football: Cardinals open at St. Joe; scrimmage reports

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
St. Paul played its one preseason scrimmage against Frassauti Catholic and is set to open the regular season at Victoria St. Joseph while Shiner hosted Tidehaven and will scrimmage at Schulenburg tomorrow.
The Shiner Lady Comanches and Comanches cross-country team at the Yoakum Bulldog Invitational. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkenwerder.

The Shiner Lady Comanches and Comanches cross-country team at the Yoakum Bulldog Invitational. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkenwerder.

Shiner cross-country: St. Paul, Shiner harriers open season at Yoakum meet

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Shiner Catholic School and Shiner ISD cross-country runners ran in the Yoakum meet on Saturday.St. PaulVarsity Girls (1.49 miles)St. Paul came in ninth in the team standings.McKinley Jacobs placed No. 19 in 10 minutes, 33.47 seconds. Frances Filip was No. 35 in 11:15.00.
Kiera Curtis (#11) and Kayden Smith (#14) leap up to block a hit from Cuero’s Taylor Gayle Thursday morning in the Cuero Tournament. Shiner won five of eight games and placed third in the tournament. Photo by Mark Lube.

Kiera Curtis (#11) and Kayden Smith (#14) leap up to block a hit from Cuero’s Taylor Gayle Thursday morning in the Cuero Tournament. Shiner won five of eight games and placed third in the tournament. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner volleyball: Lady Comanches place third at Cuero Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Lady Comanches placed third in the Cuero Tournament last Thursday through Saturday and won their season opener at Edna on Aug. 11.Cuero TournamentShiner won five and lost three matches total in the tournament.
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