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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.

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

Mark Lube
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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.

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

Mark Lube
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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.
Seth Beyer eyes the basket as he drives into the lane. Photo by Mark Lube.

Seth Beyer eyes the basket as he drives into the lane. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Moulton boys basketball: Katz dispatch Dime Box, Knippa in playoffs

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
LA GRANGE — The Moulton Bobkatz started off hot, cooled off a little then finished strong in their bi-district game against Dime Box. Trent Meisetschleager led all scorers with 29 points and equalled the Longhorns scoring as he led the Katz to a 64-29 win Feb. 19 at La Grange High School.

Johnson takes second place

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog Powerlifting Team came in seventh at the Louise meet on Feb. 10. Deavia Johnson earned runner up in the 181-pound class with a total of 660, 260 squat, 125 bench press, and 275 deadlift.

Lady Bulldogs fall in first regular-season game

Mark Lube
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Gobblers were off to a hot start in the bottom of the first inning, scoring 10 runs and defeating the Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog Softball Team in its first regular-season game 11-1 on Feb. 12 in Cuero.

YHS Bulldogs defeat Cobras to end regular season

Mark Lube
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A 17-7 run in the second quarter proved to be crucial in a 42-41 Yoakum High School (YHS) Bulldog win at Industrial on Feb. 13 to end the regular season. The Bulldogs placed runner up in district and had a great year after several seasons of struggle.

Schulenburg 64, Indians 48

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
SCHULENBURG – Byron Johnson scored 19 points to lead Schulenburg to a 64-48 victory over Sacred Heart in a warm-up game Friday. Johnson scored 8 of his points in the first quarter and the Horns led 17-10. The lead was elongated to 33-23 at the half.

Indianettes 12, Goliad 5

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Sacred Heart Indianettes defeated Goliad here Tuesday, Feb. 13, 12-5. SH had 15 hits including 5 for extra bases. Phoenix Richter led the rout with 3 hits, 2 doubles and 2 RBI and Aracely Guzman drove in 5 runs.
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