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The St. Paul Cardinals line up for point-after play during the bi-district round Friday night against Fort Worth Temple Christian at Comanche Stadium. Photo courtesy of Brian and Louann Heinsohn.

The St. Paul Cardinals line up for point-after play during the bi-district round Friday night against Fort Worth Temple Christian at Comanche Stadium. Photo courtesy of Brian and Louann Heinsohn.

St. Paul football: Temple Christian hands St. Paul 41-20 defeat to end 2023 season

The St. Paul 2023 football season concluded at home in the bi-district round of the TAPPS IV playoffs with a 41-20 loss to Fort Worth Temple Christian. Gus Collins led the Cardinals offensive effort with 148 yards on 26 carries and all of St. Paul’s three touchdowns.
Bode Werner (left) looks to avoid some trouble against Freer last Friday. Werner scored two touchdowns and was 4-of-5 on extra-point attempts.  Photo by Mark Lube.

Bode Werner (left) looks to avoid some trouble against Freer last Friday. Werner scored two touchdowns and was 4-of-5 on extra-point attempts. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner football: Shiner turns away Freer 40-6 in first round

PLEASANTON — Some injuries and a less-than-ideal performance in the regular-season closer left Shiner knowing they would have to step up in the first round of the playoffs. The Comanches responded in a good way as they passed by Freer 40-6 in the bi-district round at Pleasanton ISD’s Eagle Stadium.
Qyion Williams (8) runs with through a lane while Zach Taylor (6) and Oliver Ortiz (60) assist. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Qyion Williams (8) runs with through a lane while Zach Taylor (6) and Oliver Ortiz (60) assist. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Bulldogs lose to Brahmas to end the season

The Yoakum Bulldogs visited the Hallettsville Brahmas this past Friday night to close out District 12-3A play.
Madison Gonzales (1) serves the volleyball against Poth. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Madison Gonzales (1) serves the volleyball against Poth. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Lady Bulldogs put forth good effort in regional quarterfinals

Yoakum volleyball will not be making a return trip to the regional tournament this season. The Lady Bulldogs lost to the Poth Piratettes 25-18. 21-25, 25-15, 25-18 Monday night at Seguin ISD’s Goldie Harris Gym.
Elena Grahmann had a triple-double in the loss. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Elena Grahmann had a triple-double in the loss. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

'Nettes Stymied by GCA

Halloween night proved fatal for Sacred Heart in its TAPPS Division IV area playoff match with Greenville Christian here Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Indianettes won the first set, 25-19, but the Lady Lions took the next three 26-24, 25-22, 25-22.
Halfback Brady Haas (10) rambles for a big gain in the 31-14 district win over Central Texas Christian. Brady rushed for 120 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns. Melissa Kutac

Halfback Brady Haas (10) rambles for a big gain in the 31-14 district win over Central Texas Christian. Brady rushed for 120 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns. Melissa Kutac

Tribe Claims District Title

TEMPLE – Sacred Heart found a way to get things done in its key TAPPS District IV matchup with Temple Central Texas Christian. The teams were tied 14-all at the half prior to the Indians scoring 17 unanswered points in the second half in the 31-14 victory Friday night.
Linebacker Jashaun Price (20) intercepts a pass with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter to seal the victory over Yoakum. Photo by Howard Esse

Linebacker Jashaun Price (20) intercepts a pass with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter to seal the victory over Yoakum. Photo by Howard Esse

Brahmas Rally to Defeat Yoakum

The Hallettsville-Yoakum tussle was a game for the ages and one you had to see to believe. The Brahmas rallied from deficits of 18-0 and 25-15 to defeat the Bulldogs, 29-25, to grab the third seed in 12-AAA, Division I here Friday night.

High school football: This week's Harris Picks

Shiner by 38 over Freer Lorena by 14 over Yoakum Franklin by 24 over Hallettsville Refugio by No Limit over Ben Bolt Ganado by No Limit over Santa Maria Johnson City by 13 over Schulenburg Gatesville by 13 over Gonzales Weimar by 15 over Junction