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Tyler Pendley runs into the paint against Galveston O’Connell. Photo by Mark Lube.

Tyler Pendley runs into the paint against Galveston O’Connell. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul boys basketball: Bucs hit outside shots to down Cardinals 85-71

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
St. Paul head coach BJ Terrill and his coaching staff had a game plan for the Galveston O’Connell Buccaneers. They were going to allow O’Connell to take lots of outside shots and not get inside as the Buccaneers’ games they had seen, O’Connell had not hit too many threes.
Kloe Polasek swings at an East Bernard pitch on Thursday morning. Her totals at the plate for the tournament were 9-of-13, two runs, 2 doubles and three RBI. Photo by Mark Lube.

Kloe Polasek swings at an East Bernard pitch on Thursday morning. Her totals at the plate for the tournament were 9-of-13, two runs, 2 doubles and three RBI. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner softball: Lady Comanches win five of six at LG tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Shiner softball team went 5-1 at the La Grange Tournament last Thursday through SaturdayThursdayShiner 11, East Bernard 1The Lady Comanches got hot in the last two innings of their tournament opener against East Bernard.
Freshman Kenzie Springfield attempts a first-half jumper against Granger while senior Jaliyah Barnett is also in on the play Feb. 16. Photo by Mark Lube.

Freshman Kenzie Springfield attempts a first-half jumper against Granger while senior Jaliyah Barnett is also in on the play Feb. 16. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner girls basketball: Shiner girls finish as area finalists

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
SMITHVILLE — In the fourth quarter against Granger in the bi-district round, the Lady Comanches had a double-digit lead.However, Shiner did not always make the wisest of choices but still held on for a 55-48 win Feb. 16 at Smithville High School.
McKinley Jacobs advances the ball downcourt against Brazosport Christian on Feb. 17. She scored 11 points in the area-round game. Photo by Mark Lube.

McKinley Jacobs advances the ball downcourt against Brazosport Christian on Feb. 17. She scored 11 points in the area-round game. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul girls basketball: St. Paul girls defeat Valor Prep to book first trip to state since 2022

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
AUSTIN —  St. Paul dominated the first half and then had  to dig deep in the second half.The Lady Cardinals got a redeeming 59-46 win over Waco Valor Prep in the TAPPS 2A regional game Friday night at Austin Hyde Park School.Valor Prep had knocked St.
Pictured are student athletes of the 2026 Yoakum High School Bulldog Basketball Team. Photo courtesy of raymond Rosas.

Pictured are student athletes of the 2026 Yoakum High School Bulldog Basketball Team. Photo courtesy of raymond Rosas.

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2026 Yoakum High School Bulldog Basketball Team

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Yoakum High School Bulldog Basketball Team played against Tidehaven Tigers and won 55-41 in Yoakum Feb. 13.X’Zavier Barnett scored 17 points along with Elyas Garza also with 17 points. The game was for the Number 2 district playoff seed. Tidehaven was eliminated from the playoffs.
Pictured are student athletes of the Yoakum High School Tennis Team. Contributed photo.

Pictured are student athletes of the Yoakum High School Tennis Team. Contributed photo.

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Yoakum tennis places second at Beeville

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Yoakum tennis team has competed in the Beeville and Wharton tournaments as well as a home tournament to start the season.BEEVILLE TOURNAMENTYoakum got second place overall in the Beeville Tournament on Jan. 28.

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Brahmas 3rd in first tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
VICTORIA – The Hallettsville Brahmas finished third in their first golf tournament of the season at Riverside Park Golf Course Wednesday, February 11.The Brahmas shot a team total of 354. Calhoun won first with a 347 and Edna was second, recording a 351.
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