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Eastyn Pohler (left) and Charlotte Hairell hit some homers during the single-elimination round last week in New Mexico at the Southwest Regionals. Both players hit a home run in the 19-0 win over Lake Charles, La. in the first elimination game while Hairell smoked a grand slam in the 14-8 win over West Mesa, N.M. in the championship game. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Eastyn Pohler (left) and Charlotte Hairell hit some homers during the single-elimination round last week in New Mexico at the Southwest Regionals. Both players hit a home run in the 19-0 win over Lake Charles, La. in the first elimination game while Hairell smoked a grand slam in the 14-8 win over West Mesa, N.M. in the championship game. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Local sports: WORLD SERIES BOUND!!!!-Shiner Junior Softball wins Southwest Regionals, advances to WS for first time in history

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Shiner Junior League softball team continued its historical run by winning the Southwest Regional Tournament on July 22, defeating West Mesa, N.M. 14-8.Shiner got a first-round bye and advanced to the championship game with a 19-0 win over Lake Charles, Louisiana 19-0 on July 21.
Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny

Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny

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Coaches with Lavaca County ties inducted into Hall of Honor

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week in Houston and to kickoff the event, the organization held its Hall of Honor banquet Saturday recognizing seven coaches for their distinguished careers in coaching.
Gary Appelt chips onto the green on No. 9 Saturday as Virgil Gutierrez looks on.

Gary Appelt chips onto the green on No. 9 Saturday as Virgil Gutierrez looks on.

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Locals win in Kolache Klassic

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Local golfers finished in the money at the 50th Annual Kolache Klassic at Municipal Golf Course Saturday and Sunday.Son and dad Mike Woytek and Tait Woytek won the 4th B flight with a two under 73-69-142.Trace Patek and Cole Jansky won the 5th flight with a one over par 75-70- 145.

Local sports: Summer tennis camp July 28-30

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Shiner Tennis Association will offer a summer tennis camp Tuesday-Thursday, July 28-30 at Green Dickson Park. The schedule is as follows: K-4th grades - 8-9:15 a.m.; 5th-7th grades- 9:15-10:45 a.m.; 9th-12th grades - 7-8:45 p.m.Coach Brent Smiga will be assisting STA with the camp.
Outfielder Dawn Bishop makes an out during one of Shiner Junior All-Star team’s Southwest Regional games in Albuquerque. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Outfielder Dawn Bishop makes an out during one of Shiner Junior All-Star team’s Southwest Regional games in Albuquerque. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

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Local youth sports: Shiner Juniors go unbeaten in round-robin play

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Shiner Junior softball team went 4-0 in round-robin play Saturday through Monday in the Southwest Regionals in Albuquerque, N.M.
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Shiner softball: Shiner softball TSWA All-State award winners

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Five Lady Comanche softball players won spots on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association 2A All-State Team.Senior Lauren Springfield was chosen as Second-Team Pitcher and senior Kloe Polasek was selected as Second-Team Designated Hitter/Designated Player/Flex.
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SH names Maley new baseball coach

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Sacred Heart is very excited to welcome our New Academic Advisor/ head Baseball Coach. Coach John Maley is joining our Sacred Heart Family and replacing Mark Noska who has stepped down after 18 great seasons at the helm.
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