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Hailey Radicke and St. Paul battled 3A Goliad last week falling 45-36.

Hailey Radicke and St. Paul battled 3A Goliad last week falling 45-36.

St. Paul girls basketball: Lady Cards lose close game at Goliad

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Sloane Kocian bagged nine points as St. Paul returned from Christmas Break with a trip to Goliad on Dec. 28, falling 45-36. The Tigerettes led 9-6 after the first frame and outscored the Lady Cardinals 15-6 in second frame. Goliad outscored St. Paul 13-11 in the third square and St.
2023 Smithville Tournament Champions Shiner Lady Comanches. Bottom row from left are Jaliyah Barnett, Brooke Palmer, JaMya Wright, Aimee Mitchon and Callie Sevcik. Top row from left are assistant coach Michelle Winkenwerder, Brinley Ramirez, Addy Siegel, Kailey Boedeker, Morgan Lenehan, Rylee Vancura and head coach Kristi Peterson. Not pictured is Amelia Pohler. Photo courtesy of Cari Lynn Siegel.

2023 Smithville Tournament Champions Shiner Lady Comanches. Bottom row from left are Jaliyah Barnett, Brooke Palmer, JaMya Wright, Aimee Mitchon and Callie Sevcik. Top row from left are assistant coach Michelle Winkenwerder, Brinley Ramirez, Addy Siegel, Kailey Boedeker, Morgan Lenehan, Rylee Vancura and head coach Kristi Peterson. Not pictured is Amelia Pohler. Photo courtesy of Cari Lynn Siegel.

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Shiner girls basketball: LC close 2023 by winning Smithville Tournament

Mark Lube
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
SMITHVILLE — The Lady Comanches won the Smithville Tournament, going perfect in four games. Shiner 42, JC 37 With double-digit scoring from Morgan Lenehan (15) and Rylee Vancura (14), the Lady Comanches captured the tournament title with a 42-37 win over Johnson City on Saturday.

Vasquez leads junior high girls to win at Pettus

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sophia Vasquez scored 10 points in the Moulton junior high Kitten’s 34-16 win at Pettus on Dec. 11. Moulton led 14-2 after the first quarter and was ahead 16-7 at halftime. The Kittens netted 10 of 15 points in the third box and outscored Pettus 8-4 in the fourth frame.
Fifteen members of Lavaca County 4-H participated at the District 11 4-H Food Challenge Competition. Pictured are the Cooksters, Sugar-N-Spice, Souper Friends, and the Saute’ Brigade. Contributed photo.

Fifteen members of Lavaca County 4-H participated at the District 11 4-H Food Challenge Competition. Pictured are the Cooksters, Sugar-N-Spice, Souper Friends, and the Saute’ Brigade. Contributed photo.

Lavaca County 4-H competes at district Food Show and Food Challenge competitions

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Eighteen Lavaca County 4-H members participated in the District 11 4-H Food and Nutrition Project Competitions in Cuero on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. There are 18 counties in the Coastal Bend District qualifying participants at the preceding county level events. The Food Show is an individual event.
Yoakum High School senior Zachary Taylor recently signed with Army to play football. Pictured from left to right are Zachary’s father Roderick Taylor, Zachary Taylor, and Zachary’s mother Chastity Taylor. Photo by Mark Lube.

Yoakum High School senior Zachary Taylor recently signed with Army to play football. Pictured from left to right are Zachary’s father Roderick Taylor, Zachary Taylor, and Zachary’s mother Chastity Taylor. Photo by Mark Lube.

YHS senior Zachary Taylor signs with Army

Mark Lube
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Yoakum High School (YHS) senior Zachary Taylor has the chance to be all he can be, on the football field and off as well as he recently signed with West Point Military Academy, commonly referred to as Army, to play football.
Yoakum High School boys basketball alumni, varsity players, and coaches. The alumni game was won by the varsity team in overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in Yoakum. Contributed photo.

Yoakum High School boys basketball alumni, varsity players, and coaches. The alumni game was won by the varsity team in overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in Yoakum. Contributed photo.

YHS varsity boys basketball edge alumni 53-52 in charity game

Mark Lube
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Yoakum Bulldogs Varsity Boys Basketball Team held an Alumni Game on Dec. 19. Proceeds from the game went to several families in Yoakum. Bulldogs Head Coach Roderick Taylor said $485 in cash was collected as well as $700 worth of clothes and toys, and more was provided to 25 families.

Fayetteville 75, Brahmas 42

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
FAYETTEVILLE – The Hallettsville Brahmas ran into the proverbial chain saw in the 75-42 loss to state ranked Fayetteville Monday, December 18.
NIC ANGERSTEIN, BRADY HAAS, LANCE BARTON, KLAYTON CHANCE, HUDSON KUTAC, WADE SHIMEK

NIC ANGERSTEIN, BRADY HAAS, LANCE BARTON, KLAYTON CHANCE, HUDSON KUTAC, WADE SHIMEK

Sacred Heart Indians All-State, All District

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sacred Heart had its share of players on the TAPPS Division IV allstate team and on the all district team. • Nic Angerstein was a first team choice both as a receiver/place kicker/ punter/defensive back. • Brady Haas was a first team all-state as a linebacker and second team halfback.
Shiner volleyball Academic All-State. From left are Charlotte Grosenbacher, Brooke Palmer, Chelsea Whiddon, Aimee Mitchon and Rylee Vancura.

Shiner volleyball Academic All-State. From left are Charlotte Grosenbacher, Brooke Palmer, Chelsea Whiddon, Aimee Mitchon and Rylee Vancura.

Shiner volleyball: Shiner spikers win Academic All-State

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Five Lady Comanche volleyball seniors received Academic awards. Charlotte Grosenbacher was named to the Elite Academic All-State team. Rylee Vancura was picked for the First Team. Brooke Palmer and Aimee Mitchon each got Second Team. Chelsea Whiddon got Honorable Mention.  
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