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Yoakum High School boys basketball alumni, varsity players, and coaches. The alumni game was won by the varsity team in overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in Yoakum. Contributed photo.

Yoakum High School boys basketball alumni, varsity players, and coaches. The alumni game was won by the varsity team in overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in Yoakum. Contributed photo.

YHS varsity boys basketball edge alumni 53-52 in charity game

Mark Lube
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Yoakum Bulldogs Varsity Boys Basketball Team held an Alumni Game on Dec. 19. Proceeds from the game went to several families in Yoakum. Bulldogs Head Coach Roderick Taylor said $485 in cash was collected as well as $700 worth of clothes and toys, and more was provided to 25 families.

Fayetteville 75, Brahmas 42

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
FAYETTEVILLE – The Hallettsville Brahmas ran into the proverbial chain saw in the 75-42 loss to state ranked Fayetteville Monday, December 18.
NIC ANGERSTEIN, BRADY HAAS, LANCE BARTON, KLAYTON CHANCE, HUDSON KUTAC, WADE SHIMEK

NIC ANGERSTEIN, BRADY HAAS, LANCE BARTON, KLAYTON CHANCE, HUDSON KUTAC, WADE SHIMEK

Sacred Heart Indians All-State, All District

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Sacred Heart had its share of players on the TAPPS Division IV allstate team and on the all district team. • Nic Angerstein was a first team choice both as a receiver/place kicker/ punter/defensive back. • Brady Haas was a first team all-state as a linebacker and second team halfback.
Shiner volleyball Academic All-State. From left are Charlotte Grosenbacher, Brooke Palmer, Chelsea Whiddon, Aimee Mitchon and Rylee Vancura.

Shiner volleyball Academic All-State. From left are Charlotte Grosenbacher, Brooke Palmer, Chelsea Whiddon, Aimee Mitchon and Rylee Vancura.

Shiner volleyball: Shiner spikers win Academic All-State

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Five Lady Comanche volleyball seniors received Academic awards. Charlotte Grosenbacher was named to the Elite Academic All-State team. Rylee Vancura was picked for the First Team. Brooke Palmer and Aimee Mitchon each got Second Team. Chelsea Whiddon got Honorable Mention.  
Addy Siegel launches a shot from the paint in the first quarter against Weimar. The sophomore led Shiner in points with 17 and had the Lady Comanches’ lone triple. Photo by Mark Lube.

Addy Siegel launches a shot from the paint in the first quarter against Weimar. The sophomore led Shiner in points with 17 and had the Lady Comanches’ lone triple. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner girls basketball: Shiner girls rout Weimar to improve to 3-0 in district

Mark Lube
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
WEIMAR — The Shiner Lady Comanches corralled Weimar 45-17 Dec. 19 to improve to 3-0 in district play. The defensive pressure applied by the Lady Comanches resulted in plenty of points on the board.
Bode Werner leaps to the bucket during action in the second half of the Comanches’ district game at Weimar Dec. 19. Werner deposited 12 points for second-place scorer in Shiner’s 50-42 win over the Wildcats to even their district record at 1-1. Photo by Mark Lube.

Bode Werner leaps to the bucket during action in the second half of the Comanches’ district game at Weimar Dec. 19. Werner deposited 12 points for second-place scorer in Shiner’s 50-42 win over the Wildcats to even their district record at 1-1. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner boys basketball: Comanches rebound to beat WHS

Mark Lube
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
WEIMAR —  Basketball teams have both bad and good nights. Dec. 15 at home against Bloomington was a bad night for the Shiner Comanches; Dec. 19 in Weimar was a good night.

Council tables talks on Yoakum Little League Park

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A spokesman from Yoakum Little League asked city aldermen to approve a funding reallocation last week to make available some $10,000 in reserve funds to upgrade their restroom facilities at the city’s ballfields ahead of the upcoming baseball season.

Lady Bulldogs win against Industrial

Mark Lube
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Lady Bulldogs went 1-1 in two district games last week at Industrial and at Columbus. YOAKUM 40, INDUSTRIAL 18 The Lady Bulldogs scored 20 points in each half against the Lady Cobras 40-18 on Dec. 12.
YHS Bulldog Isaac Martinez (2) shoots the ball. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

YHS Bulldog Isaac Martinez (2) shoots the ball. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

YHS Bulldogs win at home against Sandcrabs

Mark Lube
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Yoakum High School (YHS) Bulldogs did not leave anything unchecked on the Port Lavaca Calhoun game list X’Zavier Barnett made two dozen points as the Bulldogs romped to a 65- 34 win Dec. 12 at Bulldog Gymnasium, excelling in all areas of the game.
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