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Pictured from left to right are Nayeli Waldron, Alyssa Dominguez, Lilly Fojt, Grace Nevlud, Arian Brown, Lexie Herrera, Autumn Gomez, Macie Rogers, Joy Whitehead, Emmerson Wenske, Star Blaschke, and Mylee Hustead. Not pictured are Manager Jonathan Rogers, Coach Scott Fojt and Coach Nathan Wenske. Contributed photo.

Pictured from left to right are Nayeli Waldron, Alyssa Dominguez, Lilly Fojt, Grace Nevlud, Arian Brown, Lexie Herrera, Autumn Gomez, Macie Rogers, Joy Whitehead, Emmerson Wenske, Star Blaschke, and Mylee Hustead. Not pictured are Manager Jonathan Rogers, Coach Scott Fojt and Coach Nathan Wenske. Contributed photo.

Yoakum Little League All-Stars Junior Girls compete in Sectional Tournament

The Yoakum Little League All-Stars Junior Girls competed in the Sectional Tournament in Lockhart July 2-6.They began the double elimination tournament July 1 as Sinton and Calhoun played and Sinton won. Yoakum played Sinton and lost 7-3 July 2. Yoakum won against Calhoun 7-6 July 3.
Tanner Pustka puts the ball in play vs. Beeville. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Tanner Pustka puts the ball in play vs. Beeville. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Major League Boys eliminated

SWEENY –A 9-2 loss to Sweeny eliminated the Hallettsville Major League All-Stars from the Section 4 Tournament Wednesday, July 3.Hallettsville collected just four hits and made three errors.Hallettsville scored its runs in the second inning.
Carter Barnes scored two runs and walked twice in the 14-4 victory over Palacios. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Carter Barnes scored two runs and walked twice in the 14-4 victory over Palacios. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Minor League Boys gain State Tourney

INGLESIDE – The Hallettsville 12 U Minor League boys copped the Section 4 Tournament in dramatic fashion with a 9-8 victory over Needville Friday.The All-Stars trailed 8-4 prior to scoring five runs in the top of the sixth inning to pull out the win.The five runs came on just two hits.
Morgan Felcman puts the ball in play in the July 1 victory of Refugio County. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Morgan Felcman puts the ball in play in the July 1 victory of Refugio County. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Major League Girls movin' on to State

Hallettsville put up two big crooked numbers in its 13-3 rout of Palacios in the championship game of the Section 4 Tournament Friday.The locals scored five runs in the first inning and five in the second.Lynley Kallus and Macyn Wimberly pitched two innings apiece.
Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball player Ryan Peterson (right) and his SHST teammate/roommate Noah Kendrick (left) are both playing for the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaskan Baseball League in Palmer, AK. Both players are pitching for the Miners. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball player Ryan Peterson (right) and his SHST teammate/roommate Noah Kendrick (left) are both playing for the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaskan Baseball League in Palmer, AK. Both players are pitching for the Miners. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner baseball: Peterson plays in 14 games for SHSU, wins place on All-CUSA Freshman team

Shiner 2023 graduate and Sam Houston State baseball player Ryan Peterson played in over a dozen games in his freshman season (2024).His first action came Feb. 18 at home in the third game of a three-game series against Oklahoma State, a 19-2 loss for the Bearkats.
Temple College pitcher Zak Johnson pitched 34 innings in his second and final season with the Leopards. He is transferring to Sam Houston State. Photo courtesy of Temple College Athletics.

Temple College pitcher Zak Johnson pitched 34 innings in his second and final season with the Leopards. He is transferring to Sam Houston State. Photo courtesy of Temple College Athletics.

St. Paul baseball: Johnson plays in 18 games in final season at Temple College

St. Paul class of 2022 member Zak Johnson saw plenty of action on the mound during his 2024 sophomore year at Temple College.Johnson’s first action came Jan. 29 in the season opener, the first game of an away doubleheader against Blinn College.

A-D, A-S Indians

The Sacred Heart Indians had four all-state players and one honorable mention on the TAPPS Division IV allstate baseball team.Josh Terry and Ty Noska were first team allstate selections, Layne Sevcik and Wade Shimek were on the second team and Emerson Harvey was honorable.
Lead off hitter Brax Threadgill had a hit and scored a run in the Monday evening victory .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Lead off hitter Brax Threadgill had a hit and scored a run in the Monday evening victory .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Minor League Boys defeat Needville, 11-7

INGLESIDE – The Hallettsville 10U AllStars took an 11-7 victory over Needville in the opening round of the Section IV Tournament Monday evening.Hallettsville had only four hits, but took advantage of 11 walks and a Needville error.Colt Wagner started on the hill and went two and a two third innings.
Heidi Grahmann checks her wristband before stepping into the batter’s box. .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Heidi Grahmann checks her wristband before stepping into the batter’s box. .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Major League Girls eke out 2-1 win over Refugio County

The Hallettsville Major League softball All-Stars pretty much had things their way in tournament play up until Monday evening in the Section IV Tournament.The All-Stars had to dig deep to pull out a 2-1 victory over Refugio County at Crane Field Monday evening.
Addy Siegel

Addy Siegel

Shiner softball: Shiner softball trio win Super Elite awards

A trio of Shiner Lady Comanche softball players were chosen for the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2023-2024 Super Elite Team for Class 2A.Senior Paeden Vincik was selected as Most Valuable Player.Sophomore Lauren Springfield was selected as Pitcher of the Year.