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Kaylie Olivarez during the game with Smithville Feb. 20. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Kaylie Olivarez during the game with Smithville Feb. 20. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Lady Brahmas win Wimberley

WIMBERLEY – The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas lapped the field in the Wimberley Tournament over the weekend in going 4-0. The LB (11-1) defeated Weimar, 8-5, Saturday in five innings in a game where the time limit caught up with the teams.
The Shiner girls golf team claimed the Victoria Riverside Tournament title. From left are Olivia Akin, Callie Chrismon, Chelsea Whiddon, Grace Migl and Bri Sofka. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkwenwerder.

The Shiner girls golf team claimed the Victoria Riverside Tournament title. From left are Olivia Akin, Callie Chrismon, Chelsea Whiddon, Grace Migl and Bri Sofka. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkwenwerder.

Shiner girls golf: LC golf get victory in Victoria

The Shiner girls golf team scored 402 points to win the Victoria Riverside Tournament on Feb. 21. The Lady Comanches squeezed out Industrial who had 409. Chelsea Whiddon scored a 92 for first-place medalist. Bri Sofka carded a 94 for third place.
Sophomore Boe Boehm (left) wrestles with a Thorndale player for possession of the ball in the 2A bi-district Feb. 20 at Giddings High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

Sophomore Boe Boehm (left) wrestles with a Thorndale player for possession of the ball in the 2A bi-district Feb. 20 at Giddings High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner boys basketball: Shiner’s youth shows in bi-district loss to Thorndale

GIDDINGS — Shiner’s inexperience, combined with Thorndale’s tenacity, resulted in a 69-32 win for the Bulldogs in the bi-district round Feb. 20 at Giddings High School. The Comanches fell behind early and were unable to significantly close the gap.
Morgan Lenehan makes a bucket attempt in the first half. The junior led Shiner with 21 points and two triples. Photo by Mark Lube.

Morgan Lenehan makes a bucket attempt in the first half. The junior led Shiner with 21 points and two triples. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches fall a little short of historical berth

BUDA — Shiner’s return to the regional tournament for the first time since 2020 did not result in history being made but will still provide happy memories for the team and program. Shiner came up short to San Saba 66-58 in the first regional semifinal Friday evening at Buda Johnson High School.
Seth Beyer eyes the basket as he drives into the lane. Photo by Mark Lube.

Seth Beyer eyes the basket as he drives into the lane. Photo by Mark Lube.

Moulton boys basketball: Katz dispatch Dime Box, Knippa in playoffs

LA GRANGE — The Moulton Bobkatz started off hot, cooled off a little then finished strong in their bi-district game against Dime Box. Trent Meisetschleager led all scorers with 29 points and equalled the Longhorns scoring as he led the Katz to a 64-29 win Feb. 19 at La Grange High School.

Johnson takes second place

The Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog Powerlifting Team came in seventh at the Louise meet on Feb. 10. Deavia Johnson earned runner up in the 181-pound class with a total of 660, 260 squat, 125 bench press, and 275 deadlift.