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Nic Angerstein brings the ball up court in the Conroe Covenant area round victory here Tuesday, Feb 20. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Nic Angerstein brings the ball up court in the Conroe Covenant area round victory here Tuesday, Feb 20. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indians lose to O'Connell

BAY CITY – The Sacred Heart Indians suffered a tough loss to Galveston O’Connell Prep in the TAPPS Division IV regional finals Saturday.
Wade Shimek vs. Burton Saturday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Wade Shimek vs. Burton Saturday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indians settle for 2nd in S'burg

SCHULENBURG – The Sacred Heart Indians finished second to Industrial in the Schulenburg Tournament Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In its final game Saturday, the Indians defeated Burton, 3-2. Kellen Mechura started and worked 3.2 innings before giving way to Josh Terry.
Kaylie Olivarez during the game with Smithville Feb. 20. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Kaylie Olivarez during the game with Smithville Feb. 20. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Lady Brahmas win Wimberley

WIMBERLEY – The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas lapped the field in the Wimberley Tournament over the weekend in going 4-0. The LB (11-1) defeated Weimar, 8-5, Saturday in five innings in a game where the time limit caught up with the teams.
The Shiner girls golf team claimed the Victoria Riverside Tournament title. From left are Olivia Akin, Callie Chrismon, Chelsea Whiddon, Grace Migl and Bri Sofka. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkwenwerder.

The Shiner girls golf team claimed the Victoria Riverside Tournament title. From left are Olivia Akin, Callie Chrismon, Chelsea Whiddon, Grace Migl and Bri Sofka. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkwenwerder.

Shiner girls golf: LC golf get victory in Victoria

The Shiner girls golf team scored 402 points to win the Victoria Riverside Tournament on Feb. 21. The Lady Comanches squeezed out Industrial who had 409. Chelsea Whiddon scored a 92 for first-place medalist. Bri Sofka carded a 94 for third place.
Sophomore Boe Boehm (left) wrestles with a Thorndale player for possession of the ball in the 2A bi-district Feb. 20 at Giddings High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

Sophomore Boe Boehm (left) wrestles with a Thorndale player for possession of the ball in the 2A bi-district Feb. 20 at Giddings High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner boys basketball: Shiner’s youth shows in bi-district loss to Thorndale

GIDDINGS — Shiner’s inexperience, combined with Thorndale’s tenacity, resulted in a 69-32 win for the Bulldogs in the bi-district round Feb. 20 at Giddings High School. The Comanches fell behind early and were unable to significantly close the gap.
Morgan Lenehan makes a bucket attempt in the first half. The junior led Shiner with 21 points and two triples. Photo by Mark Lube.

Morgan Lenehan makes a bucket attempt in the first half. The junior led Shiner with 21 points and two triples. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches fall a little short of historical berth

BUDA — Shiner’s return to the regional tournament for the first time since 2020 did not result in history being made but will still provide happy memories for the team and program. Shiner came up short to San Saba 66-58 in the first regional semifinal Friday evening at Buda Johnson High School.