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The Hallettsville 8s came up short in an attempt to win the 8U District 31 title. In the back row, from left, are manager David Halata Jr. coaches Scott Rainosek, Matt Mikes and Jessica Hanslik. Contributed photo

8U All Stars lose to New Braunfels in District 31 Title Game

News Staff

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The Hallettsville 8U Little League All Stars fell to New Braunfels, 8-4, in La Vernia Saturday in a game that decided the Eastern Zone championship Saturday.NB had held a 4-2 lead before distancing themselves with a fourrun third inning.The locals were out-hit 11-7.

Moulton baseball: Katz hardballers win All-District awards

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Several Moulton baseball team members received All-District awards.Sophomore pitcher/shortsop Landon Chaloupka, senior catcher Trenton Meisetschleager and junior pitcher/first base Jaxon Bartos made First Team.

Adella Davis takes a swing during Shiner 8-year-old softball All-Stars game against Hallettsville on June 3. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner Little League: Little League update: 8-year-old softball, baseball fall short in tournament games

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

YOAKUM — Shiner 8-year-old softball team grabbed the early lead but could not hang on to it.The Shiner played Hallettsville in their third game of the Special East Zone Tournament June 4 in Yoakum, coming up short 8-3.

Photo courtesy of Charissa Christensen.

Shiner youth sports: Sweet Digs 14U win tournament

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The Sweets Digs 14U volleyball team won the Buda Tournament last month.

Nearly three dozen young volleyball players attended the camp. Photo courtesy of Desiree Nitsch.

Shiner volleyball: Shiner ISD Volleyball Camp

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The Shiner ISD Volleyball Camp for players incoming grades 3-9 was held May 28-30.

Campers work on shooting under the watchful eyes of Peterson (head girls coach) and Jeff Akin (head boys coach). Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner basketball: Shiner ISD Basketball Camp

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Shiner ISD held basketball camp for girls and boys last week. Ages were players incoming grades 4-9.

Rylee Vancura

Shiner softball: Lady Comanches have six picked for All-State softball

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The 2024 UIL softball 2A state champions Shiner Lady Comanches had plenty of players win All-State and All-District awards.All StateThe Lady Comanches had six players chosen for the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) All-State Team, the most for a single school in the state.

YHS Lady Bulldog softball All-District Award winners

News Staff

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Several players on the 2024 area-round Yoakum High SChool (YHS) Lady Bulldog Softball Team received 25-3A All-District Awards.Destiny Rios won First Team Catcher. Olivia Fojt was named Unanimous First Team Infield and Madilynn Steinmann was First Team Outfield.

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Coach Henke gets his due

Chuck Grafe

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Former Sacred Heart coach Pat Henke will be inducted into the inaugural TAPPS Hall of Fame. He received word of the honor Sunday.“It is a great honor. I also know I was blessed with some very talented football and softball players,” Henke said.

8U All Stars win first two games

News Staff

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The 8U Hallettsville softball All Stars won their first two games in the tournament being played in Yoakum.The latest victory was a 4-1 verdict over Cuero Sunday.

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