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Addy Siegel scores the first Shiner run in the 11-0 win on May 21. She scored twice in the game. Photo by Mark Lube.

Addy Siegel scores the first Shiner run in the 11-0 win on May 21. She scored twice in the game. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner softball: RETURN OF THE LADY COMANCHES-Shiner sweeps Cross Roads to book second straight trip to state championship game

Mark Lube
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
TEMPLE — The Shiner Lady Comanches softball team will be playing in the state title game for the second straight season.Shiner swept Malakoff Cross Roads in the state semifinals 11-0 on May 21 and 10-4 on Thursday at Lake Belton High School in Temple.
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Jerseys eliminate Brahmas

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
BEEVILLE - "That's Baseball" is the best way to describe the Hallettsville Brahmas' two losses to Falfurrias played at Joe Hunter Field. Brahma pitchers issued 17 walks and hit three batters in the final two games.Hallettsville won the first game in nine innings Thursday night, 1-0.
Cami Cowan attempts a bunt in the bottom of the second inning Thursday in the first game. She moved Reagan Fluitt to second on the sacrifice and finished 1-for-3. Photo by Mark Lube.

Cami Cowan attempts a bunt in the bottom of the second inning Thursday in the first game. She moved Reagan Fluitt to second on the sacrifice and finished 1-for-3. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner softball: Lady Comanches move on to state semis with sweep of Weimar Lady ‘Cats

Mark Lube
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
COLUMBUS — The Lady Comanches advanced to the state semifinals with a sweep of Weimar in the regional final for the second year in a row, Thursday and Friday at Columbus High School.
Carson Schuette bats in the first inning of the opener. He went 3-for-3, scored three runs, had four RBI and had three stolen bases. Photo by Mark Lube.

Carson Schuette bats in the first inning of the opener. He went 3-for-3, scored three runs, had four RBI and had three stolen bases. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Comanches win regional semis against Bartlett in two games

Mark Lube
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
LA GRANGE — The Comanches move on to the regional finals with a sweep of Bartlett Thursday and Friday at La Grange High School.Shiner won the first game comfortably by 18 runs and then gained valuable experience on clutch defense in a 5-3 win in the second game.
Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Students recognized at YISD Board meeting, resignations and retirees announced

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District meeting May 12 for both art and track.Taylor Velek was recognized for her submission in an art contest. Her artwork, titled “Ranch Hands” qualified for state competition. There were 2,359 artworks judged.

Board recognizes state champion relay team

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and began the meeting by recognizing the Brahma 4x100 relay team who brought home the gold medal at the UIL State Championship Track and Field Meet.

Battle of the Bovines set

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Hallettsville Brahmas will meet the Falfurrias Jerseys in a best-of three series at Joe Hunter Field in Beeville in the regional semifinals.The first game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, The second game will start Friday at 7 p.m.If a third game is needed, it will be played Saturday at 3 p.m.
Ainsley Grahmann was named to the all-tourney team

Ainsley Grahmann was named to the all-tourney team

'Nettes win second State title in a row

Chuck Grafe
Thursday, May 15, 2025
ARLINGTON – It was expected so it was no surprise that Sacred Heart won its second straight TAPPS Division V state championship with two easy victories in the tournament held at Allan Saxe Softball Field.
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