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Brooke Palmer (left) and Morgan Lenehan (right) warm up prior to a recent home game. Shiner played its regular-season finale Tuesday at home to Louise. Photo by Mark Lube.

Brooke Palmer (left) and Morgan Lenehan (right) warm up prior to a recent home game. Shiner played its regular-season finale Tuesday at home to Louise. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Lenehan scores 19 to lead Shiner to win at Schulenburg

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Morgan Lenehan hit a pair of triples and tallied 19 points to lead the Shiner girls to a 51-14 win at Schulenburg on Friday. Shiner led 18-0 after the first quarter and posted 22-2 halftime lead.
Carson Schuette charges into the paint during the second half against Flatonia on Jan. 30. The junior had one of his biggest games of the season as he hit half-a-dozen treys and scored 32 points.

Carson Schuette charges into the paint during the second half against Flatonia on Jan. 30. The junior had one of his biggest games of the season as he hit half-a-dozen treys and scored 32 points.

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Shiner boys basketball: Shiner Comanches dominate Bulldogs 72-38

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Shiner Comanches won the inside battle with Flatonia and that helped Shiner win big 72-38 on Jan. 30. “We rebounded a lot better than our last game against them. Their bigs ate us up in the previous game,” Comanches head coach Jeff Akin said. “Tonight, our bigs won the battle.
Callie Sevcik with a first-half jump shot against the Lady Bulldogs on Jan. 30. The junior scored a dozen points and two treys to help Shiner beat Flatonia and secure an outright district title. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Callie Sevcik with a first-half jump shot against the Lady Bulldogs on Jan. 30. The junior scored a dozen points and two treys to help Shiner beat Flatonia and secure an outright district title. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

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Shiner girls basketball: District Champs: LC hold off FHS 71-65 for title

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Shiner Lady Comanches captured the district title outright after a fourth-quarter rally against Flatonia, 71-65 Jan. 30. “The only one who could catch us would be Flatonia and we beat them twice now,” Shiner head coach Kristi Peterson said.
Ricky Santana tries for an inside bucket while a Waelder player plays defense. Photo by Mark Lube.

Ricky Santana tries for an inside bucket while a Waelder player plays defense. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Moulton boys basketball: Katz hand Waelder 18-point defeat in front of packed house

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Moulton boys basketball team and all of their fans worked together to take on rival Waelder on Friday. Trent Meisetschleager handed in 14 points, and Seth Lopez and Landon Chaloupka each recorded 11 points as the Katz rolled to a 50-32 win.
Addison Simper tries to position for a shot while between two defenders. Photo by Mark Lube.

Addison Simper tries to position for a shot while between two defenders. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Moulton girls basketball: Kittens play their style in rout of Waelder

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
With the playoffs on the horizon, the Moulton Kittens look to play their style of basketball to end district. The Kittens pounded rival Waelder Lady Wildcats 55-10 behind 14 points by Audrey Swinford and another 11 points by Addison Simper.

Five Bulldogs named to All-Area Football Team

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Yoakum High School football players were recently named to the 2023 Victoria Advocate All-Area Football Team. TyJuan Garza (line) was named and Qyion Williams (secondary) was chosen for the First Team Defense.
Isaac Martinez shoots the ball in Yoakum against Columbus on Jan. 23. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Isaac Martinez shoots the ball in Yoakum against Columbus on Jan. 23. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Bulldogs win against two teams

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Yoakum High Schhol Boys Basketball Team outscored the Brahmas 27-23 in the second half to take a 45-43 win. The Brahmas led 8-6 after one quarter and 20- 18 at halftime after both teams recorded 12 points in the second quarter.
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