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The 2025 Shiner JV Purple volleyball team went 9-for-9 in district matches and was 18-3 overall. Back row from left are Adalyn Migl, Dannica Beinhauer, Whitley Lyons,Chloe Matula, Madison Coburn, Alexis Malina and Jessica Whiddon. Front row from left are Mallory Johnson,Reagan Robles, Allie Garcia and Kaysen Fleeman. Photo courtesy of Hannah Smith.

The 2025 Shiner JV Purple volleyball team went 9-for-9 in district matches and was 18-3 overall. Back row from left are Adalyn Migl, Dannica Beinhauer, Whitley Lyons,Chloe Matula, Madison Coburn, Alexis Malina and Jessica Whiddon. Front row from left are Mallory Johnson,Reagan Robles, Allie Garcia and Kaysen Fleeman. Photo courtesy of Hannah Smith.

Shiner volleyball: Shiner JV Purple wins district

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Shiner Junior Varsity Purple finished the season as district champions with 9-0 record and 18-3 overall.

Shiner girls basketball: Shiner Girls Basketball 2025-26 Schedule

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Shiner Girls Basketball 2025-26 ScheduleNov. 3/4    @Goliad Scrimmage    TBA    JV/VNov. 8    @ East Bernard    11 a.m.    JV/VNov. 11    Burton (JV TBA)    5 p.m.    JV/VNov. 15    @Cuero    12    JV/VNov. 18    Moulton    5    JV/VNov. 21/22    @Yoakum    5    JV/VNov. 24    Hallettsville    10 a.
Paisly Wallace (right) sets a ball with Lexi Boner (middle) and Kylynn Ramirez (left) in the vicinity Oct. 21 in the home match against Ganado. Photo by Mark Lube.

Paisly Wallace (right) sets a ball with Lexi Boner (middle) and Kylynn Ramirez (left) in the vicinity Oct. 21 in the home match against Ganado. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner volleyball: Lady Comanches serve-receive, serving on point against Ganado

Mark Lube
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Lady Comanche serving and serve-receive was outstanding in a 25-13, 25-7, 25-9 win over Ganado on Oct. 21.“They had the goal of not missing serves and having good serve-receive, and they accomplished it,” Lady Comanches head coach Desiree Nitsch said.
Alena Winkenwerder on the regional course last week in Corpus Christi. Her time was 16 minutes, 35.44 seconds as the Lady Comanches placed No. 20. Photo courtesy of Jim Winkenwerder.

Alena Winkenwerder on the regional course last week in Corpus Christi. Her time was 16 minutes, 35.44 seconds as the Lady Comanches placed No. 20. Photo courtesy of Jim Winkenwerder.

Shiner cross country: Shiner cross country regional meet results

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Shiner varsity cross-country teams wrapped up the season last Tuesday in the Regional meet in Corpus Christi.GirlsThe Lady Comanches recorded 493 points for No. 20.Hailey Radicke was Shiner’s top finisher with No. 58 in 15 minutes, 3.4 seconds.Alena Winkenwerder was No. 101 with a time of 16:35.
Quarterback Jake Simper eyes the defense on a triple-option play as running back Jace Cadell heads toward the handoff point. Photo by Mark Lube.

Quarterback Jake Simper eyes the defense on a triple-option play as running back Jace Cadell heads toward the handoff point. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner football: Shiner intense in 61-6 rout of Pettus

Mark Lube
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Coming off of a big win at Falls City on Oct. 17, the Comanches were looking to make corrections and bring intensity.On Friday against Pettus, Shiner accomplished both in a 61-6 win to improve to 8-0 and 3-0 in district play.“We upped the intensity at the practice this week and tried to get better.
The St. Paul girls cross country team captured the TAPPS 2A state title Monday in Waco. From left are assistant coach Lindsey Morkovsky, Kylie Khelso, Ellie Rodriguez, Reese Chilek, Faith Brown, Clara Kinney, Sally Machacek, Riley Mozisek, Kristin Cerny, Skylar Mozisek, Emma Marshall, Frances FIlip and head coach Nicco Brown. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

The St. Paul girls cross country team captured the TAPPS 2A state title Monday in Waco. From left are assistant coach Lindsey Morkovsky, Kylie Khelso, Ellie Rodriguez, Reese Chilek, Faith Brown, Clara Kinney, Sally Machacek, Riley Mozisek, Kristin Cerny, Skylar Mozisek, Emma Marshall, Frances FIlip and head coach Nicco Brown. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

St. Paul cross country: Lady Cardinals add another state title to collection

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The St. Paul Lady Cardinals cross-country team added another state title by taking the 2025 TAPPS 2A race with 41 points, nine better than 50 points by Valor Prepartory Academy (50).Kristin Cerny was the top finisher for St. Paul with fifth place overall in 13 minutes, 35.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Catherine Lemonds (11) and Jillian Whited (15) just missed a block.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Catherine Lemonds (11) and Jillian Whited (15) just missed a block.

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St. Paul wins District Title

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Home court advantage didn’t help the Sacred Heart Indianettes in a 25-16, 25-15, 25-12 loss to St. Paul Thursday.The Lady Cardinals wrapped up the district championship with the victory in the match played before a capacity crowd.“St.

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LB Cop Playoff Berth

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
At the start of the season, Hallettsville Lady Brahma coach Courtney Olbert promised her team would make the playoffs.That promise came to fruition when the Lady Brahmas (24-17, 10-2)defeated Rice Consolidated and Palacios last week.Hallettsville had Columbus and Industrial left on its schedule.
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