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Aleigh Kraatz scored 11 points with 7 steals, 5 assists and 4 rebounds in the district-opening win Saturday. Chuck Grafe/

Aleigh Kraatz scored 11 points with 7 steals, 5 assists and 4 rebounds in the district-opening win Saturday. Chuck Grafe/

'Nettes win dist. opener

AUSTIN – The Sacred Heart Indianettes took out their early season frustrations on Austin San Juan Diego Catholic with a 52-9 victory in the TAPPS District 5, Division IV opener Saturday. The Indianettes led 27-0 at the half. Ava Lackey and Aleigh Kraatz scored 11 and 10 points respectively for SH.
Jashaun Price vs. Schulenburg November 21. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Jashaun Price vs. Schulenburg November 21. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Brahmas beat out for third place

GERONIMO –San Antonio St. Mary’s Hall outscored Hallettsville 22-16 in the fourth quarter to take a 68-60 victory over the Brahmas in the third place game of the Navarro Tournament Saturday afternoon.
Addison Matula controls the basketball in the district-opening victory here Friday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Addison Matula controls the basketball in the district-opening victory here Friday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Lady Brahmas thrash Palacios to open district

The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas’ intensity on defense was too much for the Palacios Sharkettes. Hallettsville (14-3, 0-1) forced 29 Palacios turnovers in a 57-39 victory here in the District 28- AAA opener here Friday night.

SJS Tiger basketball results

St. Joseph School (SJS) Tiger Basketball Week Four results include the following: Dec. 4: Tigers 49, Cobras 16. Dominic Novak 15 (7 of 10 free throws), Nick Adamek 12, Ty Smith 10, Joseph Novak 7, Caden Werland 5.

Fall sports Academic All-State winners

Yoakum volleyball, football, and cross-country athletes won Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State. For the volleyball team, Macie Blakeney was First Team; Addison Pekar and Madison Gonzales were both Second Team.
YHS Lady Bulldog Jayana Phillips. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

YHS Lady Bulldog Jayana Phillips. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Blakeney, Phillips receive All-State honors

Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog volleyball players were named to the Texas High School Girls Coaches Association (THSGCA) 3A All-State Team.
Jayla Hessler (3) attempts a shot at the basket during a recent basketball game. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Jayla Hessler (3) attempts a shot at the basket during a recent basketball game. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Lady Bulldogs kick off district with win

Jayana Phillips scored 10 points and Deveah Rios added seven points as Yoakum christened the district season with a 40-18 win against Rice Consolidated Friday at home.
The Shiner Sweet Digs 13U competed in the December Dash Tournament Saturday in Buda. They placed second in pool play and won the crossover bracket.Front row from left are Lola Hornacky, Pyper Neskora, Addison Ulcak, Bree Nitsch, Haley Malina and Reese Lyons.Back row from left are coach Desiree Nitsch, Charlotte Hairell, Kendyl Boehm, Eastyn Pohler, Ally Trojack and Patricia Price. Photo courtesy of Michelle Price.

The Shiner Sweet Digs 13U competed in the December Dash Tournament Saturday in Buda. They placed second in pool play and won the crossover bracket.Front row from left are Lola Hornacky, Pyper Neskora, Addison Ulcak, Bree Nitsch, Haley Malina and Reese Lyons.Back row from left are coach Desiree Nitsch, Charlotte Hairell, Kendyl Boehm, Eastyn Pohler, Ally Trojack and Patricia Price. Photo courtesy of Michelle Price.

St. Paul boys basketball: Cardinals get win in opener

St. Paul scored two dozen points and yielded one point in the first quarter of their 2023-24 opener against Faith Lutheran at home Nov. 28 for a 53-28 win. Faith Lutheran outscored St. Paul 7-6 in the second box for a St. Paul 30-8 halftime lead.
Morgan Lenehan (second from left) is defended by three El Campo players while Caliie Sevcik (far right) positions herself for a rebound or pass. Photo by Mark Lube.

Morgan Lenehan (second from left) is defended by three El Campo players while Caliie Sevcik (far right) positions herself for a rebound or pass. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches earn Bronze at Goliad Tournament

The Shiner Lady Comanches basketball team went 4-1 in the Goliad Tournament to place third overall.  Morgan Lenehan and Callie Sevcik were chosen for the All-Tournament team.