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Mumford blocks a Jake Simper shot in the first half. Photo by Mark Lube.

Mumford blocks a Jake Simper shot in the first half. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner boys basketball: Comanches finish season as area-round finalists

Mark Lube
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
SMITHVILLE — The Shiner boys basketball earned the team’s first playoff win in several years but made it harder than it needed to be.Behind 19 points from Jarvis Williams and another 13 scored by Felix Nieto, Shiner defeated Bartlett 53-49 Feb. 23 at Smithville High School.“It feels amazing.
Bryan St. Joseph defends senior Riley Mozisek while Ashlin DeSarro gets involved as well in the TAPPS 2A state semifinal Feb. 25 at Waco University High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

Bryan St. Joseph defends senior Riley Mozisek while Ashlin DeSarro gets involved as well in the TAPPS 2A state semifinal Feb. 25 at Waco University High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul girls basketball: Bryan St. Joseph edges Lady Cards 43-39 in state semifinals

Mark Lube
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
WACO — The Lady Cardinals struggled to get defensive rebounds which gave their state semifinal opponent, Bryan St. Joseph, more offensive opportunities in the first half.The Lady Eagles had a 28-19 halftime lead but could only score 15 second-half points as St.
Ja’Michael Williams takes a jump shot in the lane. Photo by Mark Lube.

Ja’Michael Williams takes a jump shot in the lane. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Moulton boys basketball: Katz krush Knippa

Mark Lube
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
SEGUIN — The Moulton Bobkatz were not completely satisfied with their performance in the first-round 49-31 win against Round-Top Carmine.Before facing Knippa in the area round on Friday in Seguin, the Katz went to work to improve their  performance.

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YHS Lady Bulldogs conclude season; Bulldogs win two

Mark Lube
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldogs closed the regular season with against Edna at home and at Columbus.The Bulldogs beat both Columbus and Tidehaven last week.GIRLS HOOPSThe Lady Bulldogs lost their last two games of the season, 65-40 at home to Edna on Feb. 6 and at Columbus 69-41.
Faith McCloud swings at a pitch during Yoakum’s game against Wallis Brazos to christen the new softball field. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Faith McCloud swings at a pitch during Yoakum’s game against Wallis Brazos to christen the new softball field. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

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Lady Bulldogs struggle against Brazos, Ganado-El Campo

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Lady Bulldog Softball Team hosted Wallis Brazos and played six games in the Ganado/El Campo tournament.WALLIS BRAZOS 11, YOAKUM 3Yoakum got 10 hits but only scored a few runs in an 11-3 loss to Wallis Brazos Feb. 17 at home. Brazos led 2-0 after one inning and 3-0 after two innings.

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SH Booster Club tournaments this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The 40th Annual Sacred Heart Booster Club Baseball Tournament and the Third Annual Softball Tournament will start Thursday and run through Saturday.In Pool A Thursday in baseball Victoria St. Joseph vs. Shiner at 9 a.m.; Northside vs. Shiner 1 p.m.; Houston St. Pius X vs. SH White 3 p.m.; St.

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LB soccer wins, loses

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The LB defeated Rice Consolidated and lost to Bay City last week.The LB defeated Rice Consolidated 4-3 in Altair Monday, Feb. 16.Avery Woodring scored two goals and Kaisly Bludau and Analisse Goode one each.Goalie Timiya Sheppard had eight saves and Abby Ressler three steals.
Contributed photo Ella Demel left, hit two home runs and Avery Beach one in the tournament.

Contributed photo Ella Demel left, hit two home runs and Avery Beach one in the tournament.

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’Nettes win four, lose two in Ganado/EC

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Indianettes won four and lost two in the Ganado/El Campo Tournament.The Indianettes defeated Bay City 11-3 Saturday with a 15-hit attack that featured home runs by Ella Demel and Avery Beach. Beach also doubled and drove in four runs.Rylan Dworsky and Phoenix Richter had three hits each.
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