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Andrew George is greeted at home plate by Brock Bludau after his two-run homer in the first inning of Game 1 here Thursday. Photo by Chuck Grafe

Andrew George is greeted at home plate by Brock Bludau after his two-run homer in the first inning of Game 1 here Thursday. Photo by Chuck Grafe

Brahmas keep rolling with sweep of Marion

Chuck Grafe
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Hallettsville Brahmas easily swept Marion 16-1 and 12-0 to win the Class 3A area championship.The Brahmas will meet Falfurrias in the regional semifinals. The last meeting between the teams was in 1991. The Jerseys swept Bishop in a best-of-three series.
Third baseman Dillon Goedrich tags out a runner in the semifinal game Thursday. Photo by Melissa Kutac

Third baseman Dillon Goedrich tags out a runner in the semifinal game Thursday. Photo by Melissa Kutac

Indians garner first State Title since 2002

Chuck Grafe
Thursday, May 15, 2025
ARLINGTON – After years of frustration, the Sacred Heart Indians finally reached the pinnacle.The Indians defeated Dallas First Baptist 7-3 in the finals Friday afternoon to cop the TAPPS Division V state championship at UTArlington.Charlie Shank was the starting and winning pitcher, going 5.
2024-25 Shiner Cheerleader Beau Kade Remschel. From left are Jaleigh Ramirez, Lily Prove, Lexi Boner, Valery Bordovsky, MaKenna Pish, Remschel, Callie Sevcik, Bianca Rainosek, Tawni Shelton, Addy Siegel and Kacy Kramer. Photo courtesy of Photos by Lori Raabe.

2024-25 Shiner Cheerleader Beau Kade Remschel. From left are Jaleigh Ramirez, Lily Prove, Lexi Boner, Valery Bordovsky, MaKenna Pish, Remschel, Callie Sevcik, Bianca Rainosek, Tawni Shelton, Addy Siegel and Kacy Kramer. Photo courtesy of Photos by Lori Raabe.

Shiner sports: Shiner ISD All-Sports Booster Club Award winners, special photos

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Shiner All-Sports Booster Club held the annual sports banquet May 6 at the Shiner KC Hall.
Runner Clayton Fric starts to slide towards home plate in the second inning of the second game against Falls City. He scored the opening run and scored three total runs. Photo by Mark Lube.

Runner Clayton Fric starts to slide towards home plate in the second inning of the second game against Falls City. He scored the opening run and scored three total runs. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Comanches take care of business in area round with sweep of FC

Mark Lube
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Comanches baseball team took the area-round series against Falls City in a sweep.They beat the Beavers 7-1 Thursday in Yoakum and whipped them 12-0 in six innings Saturday in Karnes City.“We played well this series. Did a good job in the opener.

Brahmas, Lady Brahmas honored

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Hallettsville athletes were honored at the Sports Award Banquet held at the KC Hall Sunday evening.Alaina Halata was named Lady Brahma of the Year and Jorian Wilson and Aiden Drozd Brahmas of the Year.Austin Henrichs and Kenedy Wood were given the Fighting Heart Award.
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Indianettes fifth at state meet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
HEWITT – The Sacred Heart Indianettes finished fifth at the TAPPS Division IV Track and Field Championships at Midway High School Friday and Saturday.The Indianettes scored 60 points. Dallas First Baptist was first with 99.5 points, Bryan St. Joseph scored 80.5, St. Paul 76.5 and Waco Valor Prep 70.
Lady Brahmas shortstop Macey Pustka scoops up a ground ball.. Photo by Chuck Grafe

Lady Brahmas shortstop Macey Pustka scoops up a ground ball.. Photo by Chuck Grafe

Squaws eliminate LB

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Jourdanton swept the Lady Brahmas in the area round of the playoffs 9-1 and 4-0.The LB had a lack of offense because of the pitching of Jourdanton’s Hailey Sralik.The LB (23-6) had only two hits in the 4-0 victory here Friday afternoon and only had three runners as far as second base.
Brock Bludau watches his home run sail over the left field fence in the 2-1 Game 1 victory. Photo by Chuck Grafe

Brock Bludau watches his home run sail over the left field fence in the 2-1 Game 1 victory. Photo by Chuck Grafe

Brahmas sweep KC; Marion on deck

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Pitching has been the Hallettsville Brahmas’ calling card all season.Coach Chad Gohlke got outstanding pitching from three hurlers to sweep Karnes City 2-1 and 11-0.The Brahmas, 25-2, will meet Marion in a bestof-three series starting Thursday with the first game here at 7 p.m.
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