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Yoakum Little League All-Star games update

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Yoakum Major League (11-12) All-Stars fought their way before losing to Hallettsville 9-1 in the finals of the District 31 East Zone Tournament June 17.Yoakum lost to Shiner in the opening round before winning against Gonzales, Lockhart before getting revenge with a victory against Shiner.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Braylee Hanslik had.one of Hallettsville’s four hits in the loss Monday.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Braylee Hanslik had.one of Hallettsville’s four hits in the loss Monday.

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End of the line for Major League girls

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LOCKHART – Turnabout is fair play.After losing to Hallettsville in the first round Saturday 7-2, Port Aransas run-ruled the local AllStars 11-1 in five innings Monday evening.The loss eliminated Hallettsville from the playoffs.
Incoming grades 4-6. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Incoming grades 4-6. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner basketball: Shiner ISD Basketball Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Shiner ISD Basketball Camp was hosted by head coaches Jeff Akin and Kristi Peterson. The kids worked on fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing and working as a team while competing and playing games.
Doug Brooks saw the field in every game of the 2025 season for the Javelinas football team in his senior year. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M -Kingsville Athletic Department.

Doug Brooks saw the field in every game of the 2025 season for the Javelinas football team in his senior year. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M -Kingsville Athletic Department.

Shiner football: Doug Brooks has over two dozen tackles in final season with TAMU-K

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Shiner 2022 graduate Doug Brooks took part in all 11 games during the 2025 football season for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville.The Javelina finished 5-6 and posted a 4-5 mark in conference play.
Ally Trojcak at the plate against Palacios on Sunday. She was a combined 6-for-11 with four runs and two stolen bases against Needville and Palacios. Photo courtesy of Keri Mikulencak.

Ally Trojcak at the plate against Palacios on Sunday. She was a combined 6-for-11 with four runs and two stolen bases against Needville and Palacios. Photo courtesy of Keri Mikulencak.

Local youth sports: Shiner junior softball wins first two sectional games

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Shiner Junior Softball team opened the section tournament on Saturday in Palacios with an 11-3 win over Needville and followed up with a 14-5 rout of the the hosts on Sunday.Shiner was scheduled to play the winner of Rockport/Palacios yesterday for the tournament championship.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

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ML boys lose a tough one, 6-5

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
NEW BRAUNFELS – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to New Braunfels Blue 6-5 Monday evening, giving the Comal County team the District 31 championship.Hallettsville had won the first game before dropping the next two in the best-ofthree series.

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Major Girls Section IV Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Hallettsville Major League All-Star softball will play in the Section IV Tournament starting Saturday, June 27 in Lockhart.Hallettsville will meet District 29 champion Aransas Pass in the first game at 8 p.m.The 6 p.m. game has Industrial playing Sweeny. 
Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

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10U district champs

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
LOCKHART – After pretty much having their way in the first games of District 31 East Zone Tournament 10U Tournament, the Hallettsville All-Stars almost hit a bump in the road before edging Yoakum 3-0 Saturday evening to win the tournament championshipHallettsville had just four hits with Jag...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Cora Zidek gets back to first on a pick-off attempt in the title game.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Cora Zidek gets back to first on a pick-off attempt in the title game.

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Major girls win district title

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
After being run ruled Wednesday, June 17 by Cuero, the Hallettsville Major (11-12) All-Stars returned the favor with a 14-4 runrule victory here Thursday evening, June 18.The game was called after five innings.
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