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LB returning to State Tournament

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas will be headed back to Austin after sweeping Columbus 6-1 and 7-2 in home-and-home series in the Region IV-3A finals.The Lady Brahmas (40-2) met Grandview (31-3) today (Wednesday.
Pictured are members of his teams with Bill. He is the fourth person from the left on the front row. Photo by Darrell Appelt

Pictured are members of his teams with Bill. He is the fourth person from the left on the front row. Photo by Darrell Appelt

Bishop High School football players honor coach

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A large contingency of former Bishop High School football players turned out to honor their coach Bill Appelt on Saturday afternoon, May 18 at his place in Hallettsville.
YHS Bulldog senior Zach Taylor will play as wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Contributed photo.

YHS Bulldog senior Zach Taylor will play as wide receiver for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Contributed photo.

Taylor to become a Razorback

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Yoakum High School (YHS) senior Zach Taylor will have a new place to play football come this fall. Taylor originally signed with Army in December but obtained a release from his national letter of intent.Recently, he visited the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.
Shiner Comanche Fan of the Year, Howard Stridde (middle). Also shown is Cari Lynn Siegel (left) and Addy Siegel (right). Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner Comanche Fan of the Year, Howard Stridde (middle). Also shown is Cari Lynn Siegel (left) and Addy Siegel (right). Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner athletics: 2024 Sports Banquet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Shiner ISD athletic banquet was held on May 13 to to celebrate this school year's athletic achievements and to hand out various awards.
Shiner’s Caleb Lehnert makes a play in left field against Ganado in Riverside Stadium Thursday night in game one. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Shiner’s Caleb Lehnert makes a play in left field against Ganado in Riverside Stadium Thursday night in game one. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

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Shiner baseball: Ganado beats Shiner in three games in RQ series

Mark Lube
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
VICTORIA —  Shiner’s bid for a fourth-straight appearance at the state tournament came up short as they fell to Ganado 2-1 in the regional-quarterfinals series Thursday through Saturday at Riverside Stadium in Victoria.
Shiner senior Hayleigh Burns signed with Dallas Baptist University to run track. Her signing ceremony took place on March 26. Seated from left are Hayleigh Burns and Megan Burns. Standing from left are Kristi Peterson, Ashley Burns, Harper Burns, Samuel Burns, Logan Burns, Gigi Monk , Pawpaw Monk and Michelle Winkenwerder. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner senior Hayleigh Burns signed with Dallas Baptist University to run track. Her signing ceremony took place on March 26. Seated from left are Hayleigh Burns and Megan Burns. Standing from left are Kristi Peterson, Ashley Burns, Harper Burns, Samuel Burns, Logan Burns, Gigi Monk , Pawpaw Monk and Michelle Winkenwerder. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner track and field: Burns signs to run track at DBU

Mark Lube
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Hayleigh Burns has done a lot during her time as a member of the Shiner track and field team.This year, she ran the 1,600-meter relay, the 400, the 800 and competed in  pole vault. She was also an alternate on the 400 relay team at state.
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St. Paul softball: SP softball awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The 2024 TAPPS IV state semifinalist St. Paul softball team had several players chosen for All-Tournament and All-District awards.Winning All-Tournament are Stefany Pokluda and Presley Tuch.
Brinley Ramirez attempts to lay down a bunt. She got one hit and scored three runs in the second game. Photo by Mark Lube

Brinley Ramirez attempts to lay down a bunt. She got one hit and scored three runs in the second game. Photo by Mark Lube

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Shiner softball: LC sweep Bremond to return to regional final

Mark Lube
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Shiner softball team earned the regional-semifinal title with a sweep of Bremond, winning 14-1 Friday in Dripping Springs and 10-0 Saturday at Georgetown Eastview High School.The Lady Comanches did their homework and knew what to expect from the Lady Tigers.
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LB doubles team lose in opening round

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
SAN ANTONIO – Olivia Etzler and April Leopold lost in their opening round to Edgewood’s (located 60 miles from Dallas) Trinity Hale, 6-1, 7-6 (8) at Blossom Tennis Center Thursday.The duo went 42-4 during the season and won seven tournaments.
ethany Kram (shown here against St. Paul earlier this season) and the Moulton Kittens made history this season by advancing to the regional finals. Photo by Mark Lube.

ethany Kram (shown here against St. Paul earlier this season) and the Moulton Kittens made history this season by advancing to the regional finals. Photo by Mark Lube.

Moulton softball: Slocum ends Kittens’ historical softball run

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The historical run of the Kittens softball team came to end Saturday in the regional-final series against Slocum in Mumford.The Kittens had little offense in game one, falling 15-1 before getting a little more in the second game but still coming up short 11-4.Moulton finishes with a 14-11 record.
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