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Junior defensive lineman Doug Brooks in action for the Javelinas during the 2024 season. Photo courtesy of TAMUK Athletic Department.

Junior defensive lineman Doug Brooks in action for the Javelinas during the 2024 season. Photo courtesy of TAMUK Athletic Department.

Shiner football: Doug Brooks, Tyler Palmer see action in TAMUK 2024 season

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Shiner graduates Tyler Palmer (2021) and Doug Brooks (2022) each played some in the 2024 season for the Javelina football team.The Javelinas were 7-4 and 6-3 in conference play, 3-3 at home and 4-1 on the road.

MLB wins Dist. Title

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Hallettsville Major League baseball advanced to the Sectional Tournament by sweeping New Braunfels Red.Alex Grahmann pitched a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory on Monday, June 23 in Lockhart.Grahmann gave up five hits, no walks and struck out six in going the distance.

8U wins Title

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Hallettsville 8U All Stars won the District 31 championship with 10-4 victory over New Braunfels White in Yoakum Tuesday, June 17.Hallettsville scored five runs in the top of the first inning. Grayson Fletcher was safe on an error, and Rhett Sklar singled.
Bryleigh Neskora got a dozen strikeouts in Shiner’s 6-2 win over Canyon Lake June 23 in Hallettsville. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

Bryleigh Neskora got a dozen strikeouts in Shiner’s 6-2 win over Canyon Lake June 23 in Hallettsville. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn.

Local youth sports:Shiner Minor SB concludes season in district title series

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Shiner Minor Softball team finished as District 31 runner up after splitting with Canyon Lake June 23 and 24.Shiner took a 6-2 win June 23 in the opener in Hallettsville and then battled hard but came up short in Canyon Lake on June 24, 10-0.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Blake Cliffe attempts a bunt in the victory over Shiner.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Blake Cliffe attempts a bunt in the victory over Shiner.

Minor League boys win District East Zone title

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Hallettsville Minor League All Stars defeated Shiner, 15-5, in five innings to win the District 31 East Zone championship here Friday.Hallettsville had only seven hits and took advantage of six walks, a hit batsman and four errors.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Neely Grahmann pitching vs. Cuero.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Neely Grahmann pitching vs. Cuero.

Minor League girls hit a bump in the road

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A reversal in fortune occurred when the Minor League girls lost to Shiner twice in the finals of District 21 East Zone Tournament here.Hallettsville went to the finals undefeated before losing to Shiner twice – 13-6 Friday and 9-6 Sunday evening.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Baye Shimek hits an RBI single in the second inning. Baye had two hits and drew a walk.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Baye Shimek hits an RBI single in the second inning. Baye had two hits and drew a walk.

Girls defeat Yoakum in finals

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
LOCKHART – The Hallettsville Major League (11-12) All Stars routed Yoakum via the run the rule, 13-2, in five innings to cop the District 31 East Zone title at American Legion Field Saturday evening.Hallettsville went through the tournament undefeated.
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