Sports

Five Bulldogs named to All-Area Football Team

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Yoakum High School football players were recently named to the 2023 Victoria Advocate All-Area Football Team. TyJuan Garza (line) was named and Qyion Williams (secondary) was chosen for the First Team Defense.
Isaac Martinez shoots the ball in Yoakum against Columbus on Jan. 23. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Isaac Martinez shoots the ball in Yoakum against Columbus on Jan. 23. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Bulldogs win against two teams

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Yoakum High Schhol Boys Basketball Team outscored the Brahmas 27-23 in the second half to take a 45-43 win. The Brahmas led 8-6 after one quarter and 20- 18 at halftime after both teams recorded 12 points in the second quarter.
Madison Gonzales takes a shot at the basketball game on Jan. 23 against the Lady Cardinals. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Madison Gonzales takes a shot at the basketball game on Jan. 23 against the Lady Cardinals. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Lady Bulldogs win against Columbus in Yoakum

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Lady Bulldogs won against the Columbus Lady Cardinals at home and fell to Hallettsville on the road last week. YOAKUM 43, COLUMBUS 40 Jayana Phillips made 14 points and Madison Gonzales netted 10 points as the Lady Bulldogs won against Columbus 43-40 at home Jan. 23.
Lauren Lundy

Lauren Lundy

Lundy qualifies for regional

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Hallettsville Lady Brahmas swimmer Lauren Lundy qualified for regional as a result of her performances at the District 14-4A meet Friday, Jan. 19 at the Northside ISD. Lundy, who was named the Female Athlete of the Meet, won both the 50-yd freestyle (26.
Jashaun Price, left, and Jordan Wilson harass Yoakum's Elyas Garza.

Jashaun Price, left, and Jordan Wilson harass Yoakum's Elyas Garza.

Brahmas fade in final minute

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Just three days after Hallettsville had upset Rice consolidated, the Brahmas did an about-face in losing to rival Yoakum here Friday night, 45-43. The Brahmas frittered away a three-point lead in the final 1:04 of the fourth quarter with turnovers the main culprit.
Sam Bludau rebounds in a recent home game.

Sam Bludau rebounds in a recent home game.

2 more district wins for Indians

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Sacred Heart Indians took no prisoners in a 76-31 victory over cedar Park Summit Friday night in a TAPPS District 5, Division IV game. Nic Angerstein scored a game-high 18 points and Sam Bludau and Klayton Chance were also in double figures with 11 and 13 points respectively.
Haven Drozd works her way around a Yoakum Defender in the 4th quarter.

Haven Drozd works her way around a Yoakum Defender in the 4th quarter.

LB extend win streak to 12

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas' win streak extended to 12 games at the expense of the Yoakum Lady bulldogs in a 53-28 victory here Friday night. Adalyn Pohl tied a career-high with 22 points as Hallettsville advanced to 28-5 overall and 10-1 in league play.

Local high school basketball: Schedule Jan. Feb. 2-6

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Friday, Feb. 2 Lady Comanches at Schulenburg, JV-5,V-6:15 Comanches at Schulenburg, JV-5,V-7:30 Austin Waldorf at Lady Cardinals,V-6 Austin Waldorf at Cardinals, JV-5, V-7:30 Saturday, Feb. 3 Austin SJD at Lady Cardinals,V-1 Austin SJD at Cardinals,V-2:30 Monday, Feb. 5 Lady Cardinals at Hall.
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