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Jayla Hessler (3) attempts a shot at the basket during a recent basketball game. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Jayla Hessler (3) attempts a shot at the basket during a recent basketball game. Photo courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Lady Bulldogs kick off district with win

Jayana Phillips scored 10 points and Deveah Rios added seven points as Yoakum christened the district season with a 40-18 win against Rice Consolidated Friday at home.
The Shiner Sweet Digs 13U competed in the December Dash Tournament Saturday in Buda. They placed second in pool play and won the crossover bracket.Front row from left are Lola Hornacky, Pyper Neskora, Addison Ulcak, Bree Nitsch, Haley Malina and Reese Lyons.Back row from left are coach Desiree Nitsch, Charlotte Hairell, Kendyl Boehm, Eastyn Pohler, Ally Trojack and Patricia Price. Photo courtesy of Michelle Price.

The Shiner Sweet Digs 13U competed in the December Dash Tournament Saturday in Buda. They placed second in pool play and won the crossover bracket.Front row from left are Lola Hornacky, Pyper Neskora, Addison Ulcak, Bree Nitsch, Haley Malina and Reese Lyons.Back row from left are coach Desiree Nitsch, Charlotte Hairell, Kendyl Boehm, Eastyn Pohler, Ally Trojack and Patricia Price. Photo courtesy of Michelle Price.

St. Paul boys basketball: Cardinals get win in opener

St. Paul scored two dozen points and yielded one point in the first quarter of their 2023-24 opener against Faith Lutheran at home Nov. 28 for a 53-28 win. Faith Lutheran outscored St. Paul 7-6 in the second box for a St. Paul 30-8 halftime lead.
Morgan Lenehan (second from left) is defended by three El Campo players while Caliie Sevcik (far right) positions herself for a rebound or pass. Photo by Mark Lube.

Morgan Lenehan (second from left) is defended by three El Campo players while Caliie Sevcik (far right) positions herself for a rebound or pass. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches earn Bronze at Goliad Tournament

The Shiner Lady Comanches basketball team went 4-1 in the Goliad Tournament to place third overall.  Morgan Lenehan and Callie Sevcik were chosen for the All-Tournament team.
Jackson Seibert (left) heaves the ball toward the basket with Sam Perez on the play as well  in the second half of St. Paul’s game against Faith Academy on Nov. 5. Seibert bucketed six points in the Cardinals 43-30 win. Photo by Mark Lube.

Jackson Seibert (left) heaves the ball toward the basket with Sam Perez on the play as well in the second half of St. Paul’s game against Faith Academy on Nov. 5. Seibert bucketed six points in the Cardinals 43-30 win. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul boys basketball: Cardinals hold of VFA 43-30

Late in the game against Faith Academy, St. Paul had a firm grasp with a 17-point lead. However, the Cougars were able to take advantage of some miscues and close the gap a little before eventually falling 43-30 Dec. 5 at St. Paul High. School. “It was good to get a win.
Skylar Mozisek with a first half drive in the lane Dec. 5 against Faith Academy. She contributed 10 points in St. Paul’s 55-11 non-district win over the Lady Cougars. Photo by Mark Lube.

Skylar Mozisek with a first half drive in the lane Dec. 5 against Faith Academy. She contributed 10 points in St. Paul’s 55-11 non-district win over the Lady Cougars. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul girls basketball: Lady Cards rout Faith Academy with defense, energy

The St. Paul Lady Cards have two key ingredients that allows them be very competitive. Stellar defense and plenty of energy/intensity. Those were on display by the Lady Cards as they routed Victoria Faith Academy 55-11 at home on Dec. 5.
Cauy Herman tries for a layup Friday against Bastrop Tribe in the Katz Klassic Tournament. He scored nine points in a 77-25 Shiner win. Photo by Mark Lube.

Cauy Herman tries for a layup Friday against Bastrop Tribe in the Katz Klassic Tournament. He scored nine points in a 77-25 Shiner win. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner boys basketball: Comanches win three to place runner up at Katz Klassic

MOULTON — The Shiner Comanches went 3-1 in the Moulton Tournament and finished second. Carson Schuette and Jake Simper were named to the All-Tournament Team.
Tyler Siegel goes for a jumper in the first half Friday evening against Bastrop Tribe. He contributed a dozen points in the win. Photo by Mark Lube.

Tyler Siegel goes for a jumper in the first half Friday evening against Bastrop Tribe. He contributed a dozen points in the win. Photo by Mark Lube.

Moulton boys basketball: Katz win Katz Klassic Tournament

The Moulton Bobkatz performed well for the home crowd with a 3-1 record and first place in the Katz Klassic Tournament. Moulton and the Shiner Comanches each went 3-1 but Moulton won via head-to-head when they defeated Shiner on Saturday.