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Chesney Machacek makes a kill attempt. Photo by Mark Lube.

Chesney Machacek makes a kill attempt. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner volleyball:Iola ends Shiner’s historical season in state semifinals

BRENHAM —  Shiner’s deepest playoff run in years came to an end at the hands of a defending state champion.Shiner gave the Iola Lady Bulldogs all they could handle but came up short in three sets Nov. 18 at Blinn College’s Kruse Center in Brenham.
Landon Chaloupka attacks the lane during the first half. Photo by Mark Lube.

Landon Chaloupka attacks the lane during the first half. Photo by Mark Lube.

Moulton boys basketball: Katz experience with a couple of presses in win over Bartlett

The Moulton Bobkatz ran a couple of different press systems and it worked out for them.The Katz were able to mount a comeback in the second half to defeat Bartlett 38-32 Nov. 19 at home.“We went to our regular press and it worked out alright,” Katz head coach John Meisetschleager said.
Kennan Dilworth runs past a Trojan defender. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Kennan Dilworth runs past a Trojan defender. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Bulldogs win first playoff game in four years

The Yoakum Bulldogs opened their journey to Arlington this past Friday night in Hutto against the Trojans of Troy High School.The Bulldogs were led offensively by Trae Cuellar who accounted for 414 total yards and five touchdowns, with three rushing and two passing touchdowns.
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Brooks to make NFL debut this Sunday against the Super Bowl Champs

“You know, I’m excited. Just to be able to get back on the field and play the game that I love, it is truly a blessing to get back out there,” Brooks said on Monday.Carolina running back Jonathon Brooks will make his NFL debut Sunday when the Panthers host Kansas City in a noon CST kickoff.
Haven Drozd comes away with a rebound. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Haven Drozd comes away with a rebound. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

LB surge past Gonzales

The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas put away Gonzales, 49-38, with a strong second half here Tuesday, Nov. 12.The teams were tied at 24-all at the big break before Hallettsville scored nine unanswered points to begin the third quarter with Kasey Harper scoring four of them and never looked back.
Wyatt Kram (17) took over at quarterback in the second quarter after an injury to Mycole Pegoda and rushed for 25 yards and passed for 98 yards. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Wyatt Kram (17) took over at quarterback in the second quarter after an injury to Mycole Pegoda and rushed for 25 yards and passed for 98 yards. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Franklin defeats Brahmas for the third year in a row

WALLER – The outcome of the HallettsvilleFranklin bi-district game was expected.The Lions roared to a 48-6 victory in the 3A, Division I bi-district game at Waller ISD Stadium Thursday night.
The Shiner defense (pictured here against Louise on Nov. 1) held Woodboro to under 50 yards of offense. Photo by Mark Lube.

The Shiner defense (pictured here against Louise on Nov. 1) held Woodboro to under 50 yards of offense. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner football: Shiner scores 44 in first quarter in rout of Woodsboro

Shiner scored 44 points in the first quarter and completely overran Woodsboro Eagles 69-6 Thursday night in the 2ADII bi-district game at Cuero’s Gobbler Stadium.The Comanches had 11 different players run the football and had nine different players score touchdowns.