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Local high school football: Football teams open season

The 2024 regular-season openers are here for local teams.  Shiner hosts the Brahmas and the Cardinals travel to KIPP Sunnyside in Houston.Hallettsville at ShinerThe Comanches open 2024 with a home game against neighboring rivals Hallettsville Brahmas of 12-3ADI.
JaMya Wright with the block attempt during Friday’s 2-1 win over Gonzales in Pool G play. Photo by Mark Lube.

JaMya Wright with the block attempt during Friday’s 2-1 win over Gonzales in Pool G play. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner volleyball: Shiner wins four at Schulenburg Tournament

The Shiner volleyball team won four games at the Schulenburg Tournament and finished third in the Bronze bracket.Bracket playWeimar 2, Shiner 0The Lady Comanches played district opponent Weimar in the Bronze semifinals, falling 25-19 and 25-15.
Front row from left are Mary Sue Filip, Dallyn Pesek, Erin Hajek, Samantha Moeller, Emily Moeller and Avery Pesek. Back row from left are head coach Nicco Brown, Skylar Mozisek, Tatum Walker, Addy Matias, Riley Mozisek, Faith Brown, Eden Rodriguez and assistant coach Max Bergkamp. Photo courtesy of Shiner Catholic Schools.

Front row from left are Mary Sue Filip, Dallyn Pesek, Erin Hajek, Samantha Moeller, Emily Moeller and Avery Pesek. Back row from left are head coach Nicco Brown, Skylar Mozisek, Tatum Walker, Addy Matias, Riley Mozisek, Faith Brown, Eden Rodriguez and assistant coach Max Bergkamp. Photo courtesy of Shiner Catholic Schools.

St. Paul volleyball: St. Paul volleyball team wins Gold bracket at SMHC Tournament

St. Paul won the Gold bracket at the San Marcos Hill Country Tournament last week.
Senior Morgan Lenehan (left) gets up for a block in the Aug. 20 win against Sacred Heart. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Senior Morgan Lenehan (left) gets up for a block in the Aug. 20 win against Sacred Heart. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Shiner volleyball: LCs very chill in sweep of HSH

The Lady Comanches volleyball team made sure to stay composed and found a way past Hallettsville Sacred Heart.Shiner swept the Indianettes 25-22, 25-11, 25-21 on Aug. 20 at home.“We gelled well together tonight.
St. Paul running back Sam Perez follows behind his blockers Thursday evening in St. Paul’s scrimmage with Schulenburg and Bartlett in Schulenburg. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul running back Sam Perez follows behind his blockers Thursday evening in St. Paul’s scrimmage with Schulenburg and Bartlett in Schulenburg. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul football: Cardinals battle Schulenburg and Bartlett in final scrimmage

SCHULENBURG — The St. Paul football team got a clear gauge on where they were at following a tri scrimmage against two tough opponents.The Cardinals got two for the price of one as they battled Schulenburg and Bartlett at David Husemann Memorial Stadium on Thursday.

Moulton cross country:Varsity teams place sixth at Industrial meet

Moulton cross-country teams ran in the Industrial meet in Edna on Saturday.Varsity GirlsThe Kittens scored 140 points to place sixth.Karsyn Blahuta was Moulton’s top finisher with No. 11 in 14 minutes, 50 seconds. Kate Mikulencak was No 17 in 15:26; Marisol Manzano was timed at 16:46 for No.

Indian Open Saturday

The Annual Indian Open Golf Classic is scheduled for Saturday at Hallettsville Municipal Golf Course. The tournament benefits Sacred Heart School teachers.The format is a three-person scramble with a 9:30 a.m. tee off. Entry fee is $225 per team and includes lunch.
Emma Demel (10) and Rylan Dworsky (7) converge on the ball. Mark Lube/Shiner Gazette

Emma Demel (10) and Rylan Dworsky (7) converge on the ball. Mark Lube/Shiner Gazette

Shiner 3, Indianettes 0

SHINER – The Sacred Heart Indians dropped to 3-5 on the season after losing to Shiner 25-22, 25-11, 25-21 Tuesday, Aug. 20.“We were a very up and down team. We will play tough and then turn around and give away points,” head coach Wanda Orsak said.
Kasey Harper, left and Christine Felcman defend during Hallettsville’s loss to Victoria East here Tuesday, Aug. 20. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Kasey Harper, left and Christine Felcman defend during Hallettsville’s loss to Victoria East here Tuesday, Aug. 20. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Victoria East 3, Lady Brahmas 0

The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas had no answer for Victoria East’s Rachel Ozuna.The 6-2 junior outside and a Texas State commit, registered 18 kills in the Titans’ 25-22, 25-14, 25-16 victory over the Lady Brahmas here Tuesday, Aug. 20.The first set was very competitive.