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Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Bulldogs give good effort to try to win against Rockets

San Antonio John F. Kennedy scored two goals in the final 2:53 of the first half to get past the Bulldogs 3-1 Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. “We got better defensively. Still have to work on connecting our passes,” Bulldogs head coach Dewayne Arkadie said.
Andrew George easily takes second as Trace Patek looks on. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Andrew George easily takes second as Trace Patek looks on. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Brahmas defeat alumni, 8-2

The annual Brahma Alumni game wasn’t exactly one for the ages. There were 11 walks issued and 6 batters hit by a pitch in the contest. Despite playing on the losing team, Hunter Laqua was named the game’s MVP as selected by the 16 writers who were in attendance.
Despite good defense by Tidehaven’s Kale Russell, Shane Migura squeezes off a three. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Despite good defense by Tidehaven’s Kale Russell, Shane Migura squeezes off a three. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Brahmas win 3rd straight

Hallettsville registered its third straight District 25-AAA victory with a 49- 38 verdict over Palacios here Friday night. The Brahmas played down to the competition and trailed 16-10 at the end of the first quarter and 24-21 at the half before a 13-7 third period put them over the hump.
Alaina Halata (12) and Macy Herring (4) go up for a rebound in the third quarter. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Alaina Halata (12) and Macy Herring (4) go up for a rebound in the third quarter. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Lady Brahmas earn top seed in District 25-AAA

ALTAIR – The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas had to hold off a late rally by Edna to take a 53-46 victory over the Cowgirls in the playoff for the top seed in District 25-AAA at Rice Consolidated High School Friday night.
Nic Angerstein goes after a loose ball to cause a turnover in the SP game Thursday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Nic Angerstein goes after a loose ball to cause a turnover in the SP game Thursday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indians beat St. Paul, 66-61

SHINER – The game with St. Paul Thursday for the district championship was a lot closer than expected. The Indians were able to pull out a 66-53 victory over the Cardinals with some effort. The Indians had defeated the Cards, 81-53, Feb. 8 in Hallettsville.
Kaycee Schindler (22) and Ava Lackey (20) grab a rebound during the victory over St. Paul. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Kaycee Schindler (22) and Ava Lackey (20) grab a rebound during the victory over St. Paul. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indianettes hold off Lady Cardinals

SHINER – Rivalry games, especially when the contest is for a TAPPS District 5 Division IV championship, can get intense and the Indianettes’ 47-46 victory over St. Paul Thursday was no exception.
Shiner Stars 10U team members pictured front row from left are Holt Thigpen, Kolt McFarlin, Caleb Werner, Ace Radicke, Brixdon Zimmerman and Chans Janak. Second row from the left are Sawyer Lewis, Evan Jahns, Joseph Martinez, Wyatt Hopkins and Bowen Davis. Back row from the left are Coach Cole Hybner, Coach Blue Hybner, Coach Kerry Morgan, and Coach Kaddin Mikulik. Photo courtesy of Kevin Filip.

Shiner Stars 10U team members pictured front row from left are Holt Thigpen, Kolt McFarlin, Caleb Werner, Ace Radicke, Brixdon Zimmerman and Chans Janak. Second row from the left are Sawyer Lewis, Evan Jahns, Joseph Martinez, Wyatt Hopkins and Bowen Davis. Back row from the left are Coach Cole Hybner, Coach Blue Hybner, Coach Kerry Morgan, and Coach Kaddin Mikulik. Photo courtesy of Kevin Filip.

Youth sports: Shiner Stars 10U win Zorn Tournament

The Shiner Stars 10U team brought home the gold for their first tournament win of the Spring season Saturday in the Zorn Tournament.
Zeke Rodriguez enters the paint Thursday against Sacred Heart. He led the Cards in the previous game at Pflugerville Concordia (Feb. 6) with 13 points. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

Zeke Rodriguez enters the paint Thursday against Sacred Heart. He led the Cards in the previous game at Pflugerville Concordia (Feb. 6) with 13 points. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

St. Paul boys basketball: SP boys avenge earlier loss to Concordia

A 23-13 St. Paul first half Feb. 6 at Pflugerville Concordia was enough to see the season series with Plfugerville Concordia end in a split with a 44-40 win. St. Paul led 12-5 after one quarter and scored 11 of 19 points in the second period. Concordia slightly outscored St.
Avery Pesek sends off a pass against Sacred Heart on Thursday. She scored 10 points in the Feb. 6 game at Pflugerville Concordia. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

Avery Pesek sends off a pass against Sacred Heart on Thursday. She scored 10 points in the Feb. 6 game at Pflugerville Concordia. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

St. Paul girls basketball: Lady Cards 53, PC 21

Skylar Mozisek sank 11 points and Avery Pesek bucketed 10 points as St. Paul completed the season sweep of Pflugerville Concordia 53-21 Feb. 6 in Pflugerville. St. Paul started well with a 21-5 first-quarter run and outscored Concordia 14-8 in the second box. St.