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Shiner senior Boe Boehm faces a Bloomington player during the first half of Friday’s home game. Boehm contributed six points. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner senior Boe Boehm faces a Bloomington player during the first half of Friday’s home game. Boehm contributed six points. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner boys basketball: Bloomington holds off Shiner in 76-70 barn-burner game

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
After combining for 59 first-half points, Shiner and Bloomington one upped themselves with 87 total points in the second half.At the end of the line, it was the Wildcats who came out ahead 76-70 Friday at Shiner High School in the district finale for Shiner.
Kristin Cerny signed with Texas Lutheran University for Track and Field on Feb. 9. Seated from left are Matt Cerny, Kristin Cerny, Bridgette Cerny and Nancy Hajovsky. Standing from left are Nicco Brown, Max Bergkamp and Corey Anzuldua. Photo by Mark Lube.

Kristin Cerny signed with Texas Lutheran University for Track and Field on Feb. 9. Seated from left are Matt Cerny, Kristin Cerny, Bridgette Cerny and Nancy Hajovsky. Standing from left are Nicco Brown, Max Bergkamp and Corey Anzuldua. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul track and field: Cerny gets unexpected chance to compete in college T&F

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
St. Paul senior track athlete Kristin Cerny did not feel she had a shot at competing in college.That changed last fall when the Texas Lutheran University track and field program in nearby Seguin came calling, interested in having her on their team.Cerny signed her letter of intent on Feb. 9.

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YHS Bulldogs receive awards for state championship

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Yoakum High School (YHS) football program received more awards following their 3ADI state championship season.THSCA SUPER ELITEX’Zavier Barnett was named to the 2025-2026 Texas High School Coach’s Association (THSCA) 3A Super Elite Team as Utility Player.

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Lady Brahmas soccer 1-1 last week

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Lady Brahma soccer split matches last week.The Lady Brahmas defeated Palacios 4-2 in Palacios Monday, Feb. 2.Hallettsville trailed 2-1 at the half.Avery Woodring scored two goals in the victory and Analisse Goode one.Steals: Kaisly Bludau 7, Abby Ressler 6, Avery Woodring 6, Brenna Smith 5.

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Lady Brahmas win over Calhoun

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas defeated Port Lavaca Calhoun 3-2 here Monday evening.Avery Woodring scored two goals for the Lady Brahmas and Kaisly Bludau one.Bailey Smith had two saves and Macie Songster, Lucas Hill during the 9-3 loss to Calhoun Brenna Smith and Bludau one each

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Indians fourth in SJ Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
VICTORIA – The Indian golf team finished fourth in the St. Joseph Invitational Monday at the Victoria Country Club.The Indians shot a team total of 439 with Bryce Chovanetz firing a 96.Cole Taylor shot a 109, Brennan Ralston 114, Weston Trobi 120 and Tyler Tumis 136.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Kenzie Chance, left, and Alli Clark defend against St. Paul’s Mckinley Jacob.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Kenzie Chance, left, and Alli Clark defend against St. Paul’s Mckinley Jacob.

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Lady Cardinals win district title

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SHINER – Sacred Heart had a chance to tie for the District 5 Division IV title.The St. Paul Lady Cardinals (20-7, 6-0), however, took a 36-15 victory over the Indianettes Thursday night.The Indianettes finished district 4-2 and will host Waco Bishop Reicher Friday in a bidistrict match Friday.

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Brahmas take victory over Tidehaven

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Hallettsville Brahmas split two games last week.The Brahmas defeated Tidehaven in El Maton Tuesday, Feb. 3, 60-42.Hallettsville leapt out to an 18-5 lead at the end of the first quarter behind six points by Gavyn Chapa.
Photo by Chuck Grafe From left, Jayden Schindler, Kolby Haas and Layne Sevcik defends an inbounds play.

Photo by Chuck Grafe From left, Jayden Schindler, Kolby Haas and Layne Sevcik defends an inbounds play.

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Indians drop season finale

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SHINER – The Sacred Indians dropped their season finale to St. Paul Thursday night, 83-58, in a TAPPS District 5, Division IV contest.The Cardinals (20-5, 5-1) had a 21-12 lead at the end of the first quarter with Carter Chilek leading the charge with eight points.

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TAPPS Realignment for 2026-28

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
TAPPS announced its realignment for 2026-2028 last week.The Sacred Heart Indians are assigned to Division IV - District 2 in football with Temple Central Christian School, Houston Northland Christian, Tomball Rosehill Christian and St. Paul.
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