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Kaylie Olivarez throws to first after fielding a bunt in Game 1. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Kaylie Olivarez throws to first after fielding a bunt in Game 1. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

LB clear huge hurdle in sweep of Lady Lions

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas advanced to the state quarterfinals after sweeping San Gertrudis Academy, 4-0 and 6-4.It was sweet revenge for the LB who lost to the Lady Lions, 5-4 and 14-12, a year ago.“We had a great defensive showing in both games,” Lady Brahma coach Callie Kresta said.
Carter Blaha could not get the tag down on time on Industrial’s Sam Kurtz. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Carter Blaha could not get the tag down on time on Industrial’s Sam Kurtz. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

End of the road for Brahmas in 9-7 loss to Cobras

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
KARNES CITY –The Hallettsville Brahmas just simply ran out of ammunition.The Brahmas succumbed to Vanderbilt Industrial, 9-7, at Curtis Perkins Field Friday night in the third round of the playoffs.The Brahmas made a tremendous comeback after trailing 5-0 and 9-3.

Softball, baseball players win Academic All-State honors

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Members of the Yoakum High School (YHS) Softball and Baseball Teams received academic awards.Receiving the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State Softball are Macie Blakeney (First Team), Addison Pekar (Second Team), and Lexi Zaruba (Second Team).
Bottom row from left are Pyper Neskora, Reese Lyons, Hailey Malina and Bree Nitsch. Standing from left are Patricia Price, Charlotte Hairell, Lola Hornacky, Eastyn Pohler, Kendyl Boehm, Addison Ulcak and Coach Desiree Nitsch. Photo courtesy of Michelle Price.

Bottom row from left are Pyper Neskora, Reese Lyons, Hailey Malina and Bree Nitsch. Standing from left are Patricia Price, Charlotte Hairell, Lola Hornacky, Eastyn Pohler, Kendyl Boehm, Addison Ulcak and Coach Desiree Nitsch. Photo courtesy of Michelle Price.

Youth sports: Sweet Digs 13U volleyball gets runner up at Buda Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Sweet Digs 13U finished in second place at the TFV #11 Tournament in Buda weekend of May 4.
From left, Olivia Etzler and April Leopold advanced to state in doubles, coach John Hoelter and alternate to state, Breylon Swoboda. Contributed photo

From left, Olivia Etzler and April Leopold advanced to state in doubles, coach John Hoelter and alternate to state, Breylon Swoboda. Contributed photo

LB duo advances to State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
JOURDANTON – April Leopold and Olivia Etzler advanced to state for the second year in a row with a second place finish at the Region IV-3A Tournament last week.The LB were the #2 seed coming into the tournament and were defeated by the top seed, Jourdanton in the finals 6-7, 7-5, 7-5.
Shiner pitcher Landyn Pohler follows through on a pitch in game one against Freer. He gave up two hits and struck out 12. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn

Shiner pitcher Landyn Pohler follows through on a pitch in game one against Freer. He gave up two hits and struck out 12. Photo courtesy of Louann Heinsohn

Shiner baseball: Comanches nine give up nothing in area sweep of Freer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The Shiner Comanches blanked Freer 16-0 and 1-0 in the area-round series last week at Karnes City.The Comanches face  district oppponent Ganado in the regional quarterfinals in a best-of-three series at Victoria Riverside Stadium. Game one will be today (Thursday) at 7 p.m.
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