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Yoakum girls soccer: Lady 'Dogs get tie, loss in recent action

The Yoakum girls soccer earned a share of the spoils as they drew 1-1 with rivals Gonzales on Feb. 7. Alondra Reyes-Martinez was the goal scorer for the Lady Bulldogs. Yoakum lost to SA Kenedy 7-0 on Friday  and tied SA Young Women’s Leadership Academy 0-0 on Saturday.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady 'Dogs close out season at Edna

The Lady Bulldogs wrapped up the season with an away loss at Edna. Yoakum finishes 8-6 and fifth place in district.  The team bids farewell to seniors Deazia Rios and Raelee Schlegal. Edna 51, Yoakum 42 Olivia Fojt bagged 10 points in the Lady ‘Dogs 51-42 loss to Edna to wrap up the season.

Yoakum boys basketball: Cowboys get past Yoakum with third-quarter rally

The Edna Cowboys used an 18-6 third-quarter run to rally to beat Yoakum 55-48 Feb. 7 in Edna. The Cowboys survived a 19-16 run in the fourth quarter as the ‘Dogs tried a rally of their own.

Yoakum tennis: Yoakum hosting tournament this week

The Yoakum tennis team will be holding their home tournament tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday.  The tournament will start around 8 a.m. each day. The JV division will be played today and the varsity tournament will be played tomorrow.

Yoakum football: Jones signs with Angelo State University

After  persevering through a tough senior football season, Bulldog running back Jayden Jones will get the chance to play at the next level. Jones signed a letter of intent for Angelo State University and the Rams football team last Wednesday.

Yoakum girls basketball; Yoakum 45, Palacios 29

Yoakum won its last district home game in a 45-29 dismantling of Palacios on Friday. Jayana Phillips led the Lady Bulldogs with 14 points. Yoakum led 11-6 after one quarter and slightly outscored Palacios 11-8 in the second box.

Yoakum boys soccer: Bulldogs lose district opener to SA Memorial 7-0

It was not that great of a start to the district season for Yoakum’s boys soccer team. The Bulldogs were blanked by the San Antonio Memorial Minutemen 7-0 Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. SA Memorial tallied three goals in the first half and complemented with another four in the second.

Yoakum girls soccer: Yoakum ties San Antonio Memorial 0-0 in district opener

Yoakum had the lion’s share of scoring chances but could not get one in the back of the net. The Lady Bulldogs soccer team kicked off their district schedule with a 0-0 score Friday evening against San Antonio Memorial at Bulldog Stadium.

Yoakum boys basketball: Columbus edged 'Dogs in OT 57-56

The Yoakum Bulldogs were ahead 37-29 going into the fourth quarter Jan. 24 at Columbus when the Cardinals rallied with a 20-12 run to force overtime and then slightly outscored the ‘Dogs 8-7 for a 57-56 nail bitter.

Yoakum boys basketball: Brahmas survive Bulldogs 55-51

In recent games, Yoakum has been in a position for a win but unable to close the deal.   Last Friday at home against the Hallettsville Brahmas,  the Bulldogs had a 51-47 lead with just under three minutes left in the game. The Brahmas went on a 8-0 run to take a 55-51 victory.