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Brinley Ramirez tosses the ball up for a serve. Photo by Mark Lube.

Brinley Ramirez tosses the ball up for a serve. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner volleyball: Lady Comanches place sixth at home tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The Shiner Comanches placed second in the Purple Bracket of the Shiner Tournament, posting a record of 2-3.Senior Chesney Machacek was selected for the All-Tournament Team.Bracket PlayShiner played the Shiner Junior Varsity Gold in the Purple semifinals.
Chesney Machacek (left) and Harlee Sevcik attempt to block a hit by Gonzales’ Bella Ikard in the Lady Comanches’ sweep of Gonzales Aug. 13 in Yoakum. Photo by Mark Lube.

Chesney Machacek (left) and Harlee Sevcik attempt to block a hit by Gonzales’ Bella Ikard in the Lady Comanches’ sweep of Gonzales Aug. 13 in Yoakum. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner volleyball: LC spikers beat Gonzales, Yoakum to open season

Mark Lube
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
YOAKUM — The Lady Comanches volleyball kicked off the 2024 season by winning a tri match against Yoakum and Gonzales at Bulldog Gymnasium.Shiner downed the Lady Apaches in three sets and then took host Yoakum to a five-set match.
Carson Schuette and Caleb Lehnert meet at the “mesh point” on a triple-option play against TIdehaven . Photo by Mark Lube.

Carson Schuette and Caleb Lehnert meet at the “mesh point” on a triple-option play against TIdehaven . Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner football: Shiner battles Tidehaven Tigers in first football scrimmage

Mark Lube
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
There was plenty of scoring between Shiner and 3A Tidehaven in the Comanches Towel and Soap Scrimmage on Friday evening.The teams combined for nine touchdowns with Tidehaven getting a slight advantage 5-4 at the end.
The Cardinals run a drill during the first week of football practice. SP will scrimmage Schulenburg and Bartlett today.Photo by Mark Lube.

The Cardinals run a drill during the first week of football practice. SP will scrimmage Schulenburg and Bartlett today.Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul football: Cards go toe-to-toe with Frassati Catholic

Mark Lube
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The St. Paul Cardinals football team scrimmaged Frassati Catholic School on Friday at the SCS practice field.The two teams were even with each scoring a touchdown apiece.“We did well. Did not score a lot but we moved the ball,” St. Paul head coach Barry Wolf said.
From left, Rylan Dworsky and Ella Demel defend in Friday’s scrimmage in Yoakum. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

From left, Rylan Dworsky and Ella Demel defend in Friday’s scrimmage in Yoakum. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indianette Volleyball

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
After Friday’s scrimmage, Indianette head coach Wanda Orsak has her varsity set.“I saw some good things, but we have a long way to go,” Orsak said.Sacred Heart will get a lot of playing time this week.
Kasey Harper attacks during the scrimmage in Schulenburg Friday Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Kasey Harper attacks during the scrimmage in Schulenburg Friday Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Lady Brahma Volleyball

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
After two scrimmages, head coach Courtney Olbert feels the Hallettsville Lady Brahmas are ready to open the season.“I saw some good things in both scrimmages,” Olbert said. “The girls have adapted well to the new offense.
Indian assistant coach Randy Kaiser instructs Kellen Mechura at Monday’s practice. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indian assistant coach Randy Kaiser instructs Kellen Mechura at Monday’s practice. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Tribe goes on the road for 1st scrimmage

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Sacred Heart visits Pettus in its first scrimmage Thursday starting at 6 p.m.Pettus, a 2A, Division II school, is unfortunately in a district with Shiner and Falls City. The other schools are Yorktown, Louise and Charlotte.The War Eagles made the playoffs last season.
The Brahmas loosen up before Thursday’s practice Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

The Brahmas loosen up before Thursday’s practice Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Brahmas host Bulldogs

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Hallettsville Brahmas host Marion in the first scrimmage here Friday beginning with the JV starting at 5:00.Marion picked third in District 13-AAA Division I, which also houses University City Randolph, Llano, Ingram Moore, Luling and Florence.
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