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SJS opens basketball season

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The St. Joseph School (SJS) Tigers Basketball Team opened the season with two home victories. In the first game on Nov. 9 against the Pawnee Indians, Shooter Laqua had 18 points to lead the Tigers.
Pictured in the front row from left to right are Timothy Dodson and Regan Picha. Pictured in the middle row from left to right are Mark Shannon, Ty Pullin, Angel Ruiz, Jax Caka, Jaxson Herchek, and Jarrett Morris. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Wade Manning, Crosby Pohler, Jacob Motal, Ty Cook, Brennan Kaiser, Noah Galvan, Dawsen Heiman, and Ruger Chumchal. Not pictured are coaches Randy Kaiser and Jennifer Pohler. Contributed photo.

Pictured in the front row from left to right are Timothy Dodson and Regan Picha. Pictured in the middle row from left to right are Mark Shannon, Ty Pullin, Angel Ruiz, Jax Caka, Jaxson Herchek, and Jarrett Morris. Pictured in the back row from left to right are Wade Manning, Crosby Pohler, Jacob Motal, Ty Cook, Brennan Kaiser, Noah Galvan, Dawsen Heiman, and Ruger Chumchal. Not pictured are coaches Randy Kaiser and Jennifer Pohler. Contributed photo.

Sweet Home Flag Football Team goes undefeated during football season

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Sweet Home Cougars had an undefeated flag football season with wins against Meyersville 24-0, Vysehrad 13-6, Ezzell 14-0, and ended the season with a re-match with Ezzell for a 40-7 homecoming victory.
A YHS Lady Bulldog defends the ball. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

A YHS Lady Bulldog defends the ball. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Basketball teams start season with wins

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs basketball team rallied in the fourth quarter to edge Flatonia 51-46 Nov. 14 at home in the season opener. Yoakum took a 12-9 lead after the first frame and Flatonia scored 15 of 27 points in the third box for 24-24 halftime score.

Lady Brahmas seize season opening victory

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas’ season opener was never in doubt. The Lady Brahmas routed the Ganado Maidens, 71-33, here Tuesday, November 14 in the season opener for both teams. Great start, but we got a long way to go,” assistant coach Christina Halata said.
Macy Herring was named the MVP of the Skidmore-Tynan Tournament. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Macy Herring was named the MVP of the Skidmore-Tynan Tournament. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

LB rule the roost in S-T tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Macy Herring was named the Most Valuable player as the Hallettsville Lady Brahmas went 6-0 to win the Skidmore-Tynan Tournament over the weekend. Kasey Harper and Layten Kolancy were named to the All-Tournament team. The LB defeated Jourdanton, 64-52 in the championship game.
Cameron Cull (25) and Josh Terry (22) eye Tiger halfback Gus Gazon. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Cameron Cull (25) and Josh Terry (22) eye Tiger halfback Gus Gazon. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indians' ball-hawking defense plays big part in 30-0 area win

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
ROBINSON –The Sacred Heart Indians were not about to look a gift horse in the mouth. The Indians thrived on Sacred Heart Muenster turnovers in a 30-0 TAPPS Division IV area playoff game at Rocket Stadium Friday night.

Shiner girls basketball: Shiner girls JV win one at tournament

News Staff
Monday, November 20, 2023
The Shiner Lady Comanches junior varsity basketball team went 1-2 at the Schulenburg Tournament last week. La Grange 22, Shiner 8 Shiner opened the tournament with a 22-8 loss to La Grange. Lexi Boner led the Lady Comanches with six points and Evy Johnson bagged two points.
Shiner’s Kailey Boedeker scores on a lay up to open a large lead on LaGrange late in the game at the Shiner High School gym Nov. 14. Boedeker scored eight points. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Shiner’s Kailey Boedeker scores on a lay up to open a large lead on LaGrange late in the game at the Shiner High School gym Nov. 14. Boedeker scored eight points. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

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Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches’ adjustments aids in win over La Grange

Mark Lube
Monday, November 20, 2023
The Lady Comanches basketball was down 30-21 at halftime against 4A La Grange and decided to make some adjustments. They switched up the defense and focused on rebounding, and pulled in results immediately as they outscored the Lady Leopards14-3 in the third quarter and went to win the game 50-47.
Comanche defensive linemen Barrett Shelton (50) eyes this first-quarter fumble by Hornet quarterback Desi Cantu. Shelton successfully recovered the ball at the Holland 46. Photo By Mark Lube.

Comanche defensive linemen Barrett Shelton (50) eyes this first-quarter fumble by Hornet quarterback Desi Cantu. Shelton successfully recovered the ball at the Holland 46. Photo By Mark Lube.

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Shiner football: Holland defeats Shiner 28-14 in area round

Mark Lube
Saturday, November 18, 2023
SMITHVILLE — Down 14-0 in the third quarter against Holland in the area round, Shiner rallied to tie the game. But the Hornets responded by scoring two touchdowns of their own to get past the Comanches, 28-14, Friday night at Smithville’s Tiger Field.
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