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The Shiner defense (pictured here against Louise on Nov. 1) held Woodboro to under 50 yards of offense. Photo by Mark Lube.

The Shiner defense (pictured here against Louise on Nov. 1) held Woodboro to under 50 yards of offense. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner football: Shiner scores 44 in first quarter in rout of Woodsboro

Shiner scored 44 points in the first quarter and completely overran Woodsboro Eagles 69-6 Thursday night in the 2ADII bi-district game at Cuero’s Gobbler Stadium.The Comanches had 11 different players run the football and had nine different players score touchdowns.
JaMya Wright (left) and Morgan Lenehan attempt a block during the regional final match against Burton on Thursday.

JaMya Wright (left) and Morgan Lenehan attempt a block during the regional final match against Burton on Thursday.

Shiner volleyball: Shiner earns passage to state semifinals for first time since 2008

The Lady Comanches are into the state semifinals for the first time in over a decade and half with wins over Junction and Burton.Shiner played Iola in the state semifinals Monday evening at Blinn College in Brenham.
Carter Blaha (21) and Trace Butschek (9) come up to make the tackle on Yoakum’s Tre Cuellar. Chuck Grafe/TribuneHerald

Carter Blaha (21) and Trace Butschek (9) come up to make the tackle on Yoakum’s Tre Cuellar. Chuck Grafe/TribuneHerald

Brahmas literally 'turnover' game to Bulldogs

The Hallettsville Brahmas hopes of beating Yoakum were squelched by six turnovers in the battle for the third seed in District 12, Division I here Friday night.The turnovers by the Brahmas and a gutsy performance by Yoakum quarterback Tre Cuellar led to a 41-12 victory for the Bulldogs.

High school football: Harris Picks for Nov. 14-15 games

Bi District RoundShiner by No Limit  over WoodsboroFalls City by 37 over Agua DulceYoakum by 7 over TroyFranklin by 38 over HallettsvilleCuero by 47 over La FeriaColumbus by 25 over Cameron YoeRefugio by No Limit over KenedyGanado by No Limit over Skidmore-TynanSchulenburg by 3 over Three Rivers 

Local high school football: Playoffs on tap for Shiner teams

The Comanches and Cardinals football open playoffs this week in their respective bi-district games. The Cardinals will play Fort Worth Temple Christian Friday at Temple Central Texas Christian while Shiner is closer to home as they battle Woodsboro today at 7 p.m. in Cuero.