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Contributed photo From left, Chloe Grahmann and Paelyn Etzler played a big part in Columbus winning the Jr. Little League World Series.

Contributed photo From left, Chloe Grahmann and Paelyn Etzler played a big part in Columbus winning the Jr. Little League World Series.

Columbus wins Jr. League World Title

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
With the help of two girls from Sacred Heart Catholic School, the Columbus Jr. League AllStars defeated Evergreen Park, Ill. 2-0 Saturday in the title game in the tournament held in Kirkland, Wash.Paelyn Etzler pitched a two-hitter, walked one and struck out 11 in going the distance.
LANIE HAAS

LANIE HAAS

SH volleyball

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Sacred Heart Indianettes started practice Monday morning with 27 players.“I thought the girls came out with a positive and work-hard attitude,” head coach Wanda Orsak said. “Five seniors will lead us and a lot younger talent to fill spots.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Jans Henke works on her serve during the Saturday morning practice.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Jans Henke works on her serve during the Saturday morning practice.

Lady Brahma volleyball

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas began practice Saturday with 38 players.Coach Courtney Olbert will try to steer the ship in the right direction after three-straight seasons in missing the playoffs.“Our goal, of course, is to make the playoffs,” Olbert said. “I feel we have the kids to do it.
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Dowell conducts first practice

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Sacred Heart Indians hit the practice field for the first time Monday morning with 28 players attending the first practice.Also known as the “Blue Wave,” the Indians will run the Gun Wing T offense this fall.
Photo by Chuck Grafe The Brahmas stretch before the Monday evening workout.

Photo by Chuck Grafe The Brahmas stretch before the Monday evening workout.

75 attend first Brahma workout

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Seventy-five (75) Hallettsville Brahmas reported for the first day of practice Monday evening. The numbers are up from 65 a year ago.“We have a significant jump from last year numbers,” head coach Levi Montgomery said. “This year we will be able to field two subvarsity teams.

Fall sports start practice this week

Mark Lube
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Pre-season practices for fall sports start at the end of this week.FOOTBALLFor the first week of practice Aug. 4-8, the Bulldogs will work out 4-6:30 p.m. everyday.VOLLEYBALLThe Lady Bulldogs volleyball team opens practice Friday with two workouts: 7-9 a.m. and 12-2 p.m.
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