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Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball player Ryan Peterson (right) and his SHST teammate/roommate Noah Kendrick (left) are both playing for the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaskan Baseball League in Palmer, AK. Both players are pitching for the Miners. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball player Ryan Peterson (right) and his SHST teammate/roommate Noah Kendrick (left) are both playing for the Mat-Su Miners of the Alaskan Baseball League in Palmer, AK. Both players are pitching for the Miners. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner baseball: Peterson plays in 14 games for SHSU, wins place on All-CUSA Freshman team

Shiner 2023 graduate and Sam Houston State baseball player Ryan Peterson played in over a dozen games in his freshman season (2024).His first action came Feb. 18 at home in the third game of a three-game series against Oklahoma State, a 19-2 loss for the Bearkats.
Temple College pitcher Zak Johnson pitched 34 innings in his second and final season with the Leopards. He is transferring to Sam Houston State. Photo courtesy of Temple College Athletics.

Temple College pitcher Zak Johnson pitched 34 innings in his second and final season with the Leopards. He is transferring to Sam Houston State. Photo courtesy of Temple College Athletics.

St. Paul baseball: Johnson plays in 18 games in final season at Temple College

St. Paul class of 2022 member Zak Johnson saw plenty of action on the mound during his 2024 sophomore year at Temple College.Johnson’s first action came Jan. 29 in the season opener, the first game of an away doubleheader against Blinn College.

A-D, A-S Indians

The Sacred Heart Indians had four all-state players and one honorable mention on the TAPPS Division IV allstate baseball team.Josh Terry and Ty Noska were first team allstate selections, Layne Sevcik and Wade Shimek were on the second team and Emerson Harvey was honorable.
Lead off hitter Brax Threadgill had a hit and scored a run in the Monday evening victory .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Lead off hitter Brax Threadgill had a hit and scored a run in the Monday evening victory .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Minor League Boys defeat Needville, 11-7

INGLESIDE – The Hallettsville 10U AllStars took an 11-7 victory over Needville in the opening round of the Section IV Tournament Monday evening.Hallettsville had only four hits, but took advantage of 11 walks and a Needville error.Colt Wagner started on the hill and went two and a two third innings.
Heidi Grahmann checks her wristband before stepping into the batter’s box. .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Heidi Grahmann checks her wristband before stepping into the batter’s box. .Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Major League Girls eke out 2-1 win over Refugio County

The Hallettsville Major League softball All-Stars pretty much had things their way in tournament play up until Monday evening in the Section IV Tournament.The All-Stars had to dig deep to pull out a 2-1 victory over Refugio County at Crane Field Monday evening.
Addy Siegel

Addy Siegel

Shiner softball: Shiner softball trio win Super Elite awards

A trio of Shiner Lady Comanche softball players were chosen for the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2023-2024 Super Elite Team for Class 2A.Senior Paeden Vincik was selected as Most Valuable Player.Sophomore Lauren Springfield was selected as Pitcher of the Year.
Shiner grad Cameron Henneke played in over two dozen games in her final season with the UHV softball team. Photo courtesy of UHV Athletics.

Shiner grad Cameron Henneke played in over two dozen games in her final season with the UHV softball team. Photo courtesy of UHV Athletics.

Shiner softball: Henneke closes out UHV softball career

Shiner grad Cameron (Cowan) Henneke closed out her University of Houston-Victoria softball season by appearing in over 20 games in the 2024 season.Her first action came in the season opener on Feb. 9 in the LSU-Alexandria Tournament against William Carey (Mississippi) in a 2-1 UHV win.
Myles Kalmus was the starting and winning pitcher in the 9-0 victory Monday night. Myles also hit two doubles and drove in a run. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Myles Kalmus was the starting and winning pitcher in the 9-0 victory Monday night. Myles also hit two doubles and drove in a run. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Major League Boys District 31 Champs

CUERO – The Hallettsville All Stars swept the best-of-three series with a 9-0 victory over New Braunfels Monday night.Myles Kalmus started on the bump and was the winning pitcher. He threw 4.1 innings allowing no hits, walked six and recorded four strikeouts.Charles Strode went 1.
Kasie Davis steals second in the second inning of Sunday’s game. Chuck Grafe/Tribune/Herald

Kasie Davis steals second in the second inning of Sunday’s game. Chuck Grafe/Tribune/Herald

10U Softball District 31 Champions

The Hallettsville 10U All Stars came from one game down in the best-of-three to defeat Seguin 18-8 and clinch the District 31 championship here Monday night. No particulars were received from this game.Hallettsville forced a third game with an 8-2 victory here Sunday night.