Sports
News Staff
The Lady Cardinals needed a 25-17 second-half to avoid their first district loss, pulling away from Austin Waldorf 38-34 on the road Friday.
The Lady Roadrunners led 16-11 after the first quarter and St. Paul scored two of the three points in the second box to trail 17-13 at halftime.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
St. Paul senior Brooke Cerny signed a letter of commitment to run cross country and compete in track for the Sam Houston State University Bearkats. Seated from left are Kristin Cerny, Matt Cerny, Brooke Cerny, Bridgette Cerny and Nancy Hajovsky. Standing from left are Jake Wachsmuth, Nicco Brown, Emma Mikulik and Ryan Geiger. Photo courtesy of Photos by Lori Raabe.
St. Paul girls cross country, girls track: Cerny to continue XC, track at Sam Houston St.
Mark Lube
Her discovery of an opportunity to compete at the college level was unusual, in her words.
St. Paul senior Brooke Cerny will run cross country and compete in track and field next school year at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Jaliyah Barnett puts up an outside shot during the first half. She converted a three-point attempt later in the game. Photo by Mark Lube.
Shiner girls basketball: LC defend district record with 72-12 win over Schulenburg
Mark Lube
The play of Shiner’s full-court press in the first quarter helped set the tone for the entire game against Schulenburg.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Lady Bulldogs struggle to find points in recent loss
Mark Lube
In trying to find a team identity, the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs also discovered they need to find ways to put points on the board.
Yoakum made just nine field goals and scored just 25 points in a 43-25 loss to rival Hallettsville Jan. 2 at Bulldog Gymnasium.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Bulldogs win against Brahmas Jan. 2 in Yoakum
Mark Lube
The Yoakum Bulldogs were not really themselves during their last action of 2023 but came back to themselves in their first game of 2024.
With a 21-point performance from X’Zavier Barnett, Yoakum got a 46-37 district win against rival Hallettsville on Jan. 2 at Bulldog Gymnasium.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Bulldogs rally to edge Tidehaven Tigers in overtime
News Staff
Jamar Hopkins scored 19 points and Zach Taylor dropped in 16 points to lead Yoakum boys basketball team to a 52-50 win at Tidehaven in overtime.
The Tigers posted a 21-19 lead after the first quarter and the teams each scored seven points in the second quarter.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Upcoming date for Yoakum Little League registration
News Staff
Come, register! Online registration for 2024 Yoakum Little League will be coming soon. Onsite registration will be held 10 a.m.-noon on Jan. 13 in the Yoakum Primary School’s cafeteria.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Yoakum HIgh School (YHS) Lady Bulldog Soccer Team placed third in the Yoakum Tournament. Contributed photo.
2024 YHS Lady Bulldogs Soccer Team
Mark Lube
The Lady Bulldogs soccer team won two, lost two and tied one game in their home tournament last Thursday through Friday, getting third place.
YOAKUM 4, VICTORIA ST.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Lady Brahmas begin soccer season
News Staff
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas’ 2024 soccer season began Thursday in the Yoakum Tournament. The tournament ran through Saturday.
The LB lost to El Campo 3-0 in the first match Thursday and then tied Caldwell 1-1, with Jordan Whitley scoring the goal.
Friday, Hallettsville and Yoakum tied 0-0.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
'Nettes lose in championship game in Bloomington
News Staff
BLOOMINGTON – The Sacred Heart Indianettes settled for second place in the Bloomington Tournament after a 56-44 loss to the host Lady Bobcats Friday, Dec. 29.
A high-scoring first period saw Bloomington take an 18-12 lead.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024