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Shortstop Jace Matias catches a fly ball during St. Paul’s Flatonia Tournament game against Schulenburg on Friday morning. He made one putout and four assists. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shortstop Jace Matias catches a fly ball during St. Paul’s Flatonia Tournament game against Schulenburg on Friday morning. He made one putout and four assists. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul baseball: Cardinals nine get two wins in Flatonia tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
St. Paul lost at Wallis Brazos and went 2-1 in the Flatonia Tournament in last week’s action.Brazos 14, St. Paul 0St. Paul got no hits and one base runner in a 14-0 loss at Wallis Brazos on March 3.
Clayton Fric gets ready to throw after fielding a ground ball against Giddings in the Hallettsville Tournament on Thursday. He had one assist against the Buffs. Photo by Mark Lube.

Clayton Fric gets ready to throw after fielding a ground ball against Giddings in the Hallettsville Tournament on Thursday. He had one assist against the Buffs. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner baseball: Comanches rout Bloomington to open district with win

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Shiner opened district with a rout of Bloomington and played two games in the Hallettsville Tournament last week.Saturday’s  Hallettsville Tournament game against Hallettsville was cancelled because of weather.
Brody Popp

Brody Popp

Shiner football: Shiner TSWA All State football award winners

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Four members of the 2025 Shiner state finalist football team received Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State AwardsSophomore Brody Popp made First-Team LinebackerJunior running back/receiver/defensive back Quincy Jones received Second Team Utility Player.
The St. Paul softball team and head coach Ray Neal won three of five games last week. Photo by Mark Lube.

The St. Paul softball team and head coach Ray Neal won three of five games last week. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul softball: Lady Cards win three at Flatonia tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Lady Cardinals softball team lost at La Grange and won three at the Flatonia tournament for a total of five games from last week.La Grange 4, St. Paul 0Reese Patek went 2-for-3 with Eden Rodriguez and Presley Tuch each getting one hit as St. Paul came up short at La Grange 4-0 on March 3.
Photo by Chuck Grafe SH second baseman Madelyn Kurtz throw to first base.

Photo by Chuck Grafe SH second baseman Madelyn Kurtz throw to first base.

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SH outlasts El Campo

Chuck Grafe
Friday, March 6, 2026
The Indianettes held off after an 11th hour rally by El Campo to take a 12-10 victory over the Ladybirds here Monday, Feb. 23.Indianettes had what seemed like a safe 12-7 lead going into the top of the seventh inning before El Campo scored three runs before the final out was made.

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Opening day ceremonies for Hallettsville LL Saturday

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, March 6, 2026
Opening day ceremonies for Hallettsville Little League Baseball/Softball is set for this Saturday with the first pitch thrown by Charlie Haas representing the Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union doing the honors.The ceremony program will begin at 10 a.m.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Addy Matula hit a double and single in the district-opening win.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Addy Matula hit a double and single in the district-opening win.

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Lady Brahmas go 4-1 in Weimar Tournament

Chuck Grafe
Friday, March 6, 2026
WEIMAR – The Lady Brahmas won three games and lost two in the Weimar Tournament.LB 8, Weimar 4In the final game Saturday, Hallettsville defeated Weimar, 8-4.Hallettsville produced eight hits.Elizabeth Felcman was the winning pitcher.
Photos by Chuck Grafe Grace Halata is greeted at home plate after hitting her first home run of the season.

Photos by Chuck Grafe Grace Halata is greeted at home plate after hitting her first home run of the season.

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Lady Brahmas win district opener

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
The Lady Brahmas runruled Tidehaven 15-0 in five innings in the District 25- AAA opener for both teams here Tuesday, Feb. 24.Grace Halata gave up one hit, walked five and struck out seven in pitching all five innings. She also hit her first home run of the season, doubled and went 2-for-3.
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