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Jordan Harrison

Shiner football: Shiner Football All-State

Shiner senior football player Jordan Harrison was named to the Texas Sports Writers Association Third Team Defensive Back.The Comanches went 5-7 and were area finalists, falling to Thorndale.
Rylee Vancura (#12) in action against Thorndale on Feb. 12. She had a double double against Big Sandy on Friday with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Photo by Mark Lube.

Rylee Vancura (#12) in action against Thorndale on Feb. 12. She had a double double against Big Sandy on Friday with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches beat Thorndale, Big Sandy in first two playoff rounds

CEDAR CREEK — The Shiner Lady Comanches greeted a stranger in their bi-district game Feb. 12 against Thorndale at Cedar Creek High School. The Lady Bulldogs ran a man-to-man defense which Shiner is not used to seeing.
Clayton Hlavac (32) moves around a Blue Raider towards the basketball net. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Clayton Hlavac (32) moves around a Blue Raider towards the basketball net. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Bulldogs hold off Rice 68-64

Yoakum wrapped up second place in district with a 68-64 win over Rice Consolidated Friday at home. The Blue Raiders took a 15-9 lead in the first quarter and Yoakum came back with a 23-10 run for a 32-25 halftime lead.
Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Bulldogs give good effort to try to win against Rockets

San Antonio John F. Kennedy scored two goals in the final 2:53 of the first half to get past the Bulldogs 3-1 Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. “We got better defensively. Still have to work on connecting our passes,” Bulldogs head coach Dewayne Arkadie said.
Andrew George easily takes second as Trace Patek looks on. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Andrew George easily takes second as Trace Patek looks on. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Brahmas defeat alumni, 8-2

The annual Brahma Alumni game wasn’t exactly one for the ages. There were 11 walks issued and 6 batters hit by a pitch in the contest. Despite playing on the losing team, Hunter Laqua was named the game’s MVP as selected by the 16 writers who were in attendance.
Despite good defense by Tidehaven’s Kale Russell, Shane Migura squeezes off a three. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Despite good defense by Tidehaven’s Kale Russell, Shane Migura squeezes off a three. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Brahmas win 3rd straight

Hallettsville registered its third straight District 25-AAA victory with a 49- 38 verdict over Palacios here Friday night. The Brahmas played down to the competition and trailed 16-10 at the end of the first quarter and 24-21 at the half before a 13-7 third period put them over the hump.
Alaina Halata (12) and Macy Herring (4) go up for a rebound in the third quarter. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Alaina Halata (12) and Macy Herring (4) go up for a rebound in the third quarter. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Lady Brahmas earn top seed in District 25-AAA

ALTAIR – The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas had to hold off a late rally by Edna to take a 53-46 victory over the Cowgirls in the playoff for the top seed in District 25-AAA at Rice Consolidated High School Friday night.