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Callie Sevcik with a first-half jump shot against the Lady Bulldogs on Jan. 30. The junior scored a dozen points and two treys to help Shiner beat Flatonia and secure an outright district title. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Callie Sevcik with a first-half jump shot against the Lady Bulldogs on Jan. 30. The junior scored a dozen points and two treys to help Shiner beat Flatonia and secure an outright district title. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

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Shiner girls basketball: District Champs: LC hold off FHS 71-65 for title

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Shiner Lady Comanches captured the district title outright after a fourth-quarter rally against Flatonia, 71-65 Jan. 30. “The only one who could catch us would be Flatonia and we beat them twice now,” Shiner head coach Kristi Peterson said.
Ricky Santana tries for an inside bucket while a Waelder player plays defense. Photo by Mark Lube.

Ricky Santana tries for an inside bucket while a Waelder player plays defense. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Moulton boys basketball: Katz hand Waelder 18-point defeat in front of packed house

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Moulton boys basketball team and all of their fans worked together to take on rival Waelder on Friday. Trent Meisetschleager handed in 14 points, and Seth Lopez and Landon Chaloupka each recorded 11 points as the Katz rolled to a 50-32 win.
Addison Simper tries to position for a shot while between two defenders. Photo by Mark Lube.

Addison Simper tries to position for a shot while between two defenders. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Moulton girls basketball: Kittens play their style in rout of Waelder

Mark Lube
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
With the playoffs on the horizon, the Moulton Kittens look to play their style of basketball to end district. The Kittens pounded rival Waelder Lady Wildcats 55-10 behind 14 points by Audrey Swinford and another 11 points by Addison Simper.

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.
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.
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