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Elena Grahmann had a triple-double in the loss. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Elena Grahmann had a triple-double in the loss. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

'Nettes Stymied by GCA

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Halloween night proved fatal for Sacred Heart in its TAPPS Division IV area playoff match with Greenville Christian here Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Indianettes won the first set, 25-19, but the Lady Lions took the next three 26-24, 25-22, 25-22.
Halfback Brady Haas (10) rambles for a big gain in the 31-14 district win over Central Texas Christian. Brady rushed for 120 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns. Melissa Kutac

Halfback Brady Haas (10) rambles for a big gain in the 31-14 district win over Central Texas Christian. Brady rushed for 120 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns. Melissa Kutac

Tribe Claims District Title

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
TEMPLE – Sacred Heart found a way to get things done in its key TAPPS District IV matchup with Temple Central Texas Christian. The teams were tied 14-all at the half prior to the Indians scoring 17 unanswered points in the second half in the 31-14 victory Friday night.
Linebacker Jashaun Price (20) intercepts a pass with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter to seal the victory over Yoakum. Photo by Howard Esse

Linebacker Jashaun Price (20) intercepts a pass with 1:34 remaining in the fourth quarter to seal the victory over Yoakum. Photo by Howard Esse

Brahmas Rally to Defeat Yoakum

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Hallettsville-Yoakum tussle was a game for the ages and one you had to see to believe. The Brahmas rallied from deficits of 18-0 and 25-15 to defeat the Bulldogs, 29-25, to grab the third seed in 12-AAA, Division I here Friday night.

High school football: This week's Harris Picks

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Shiner by 38 over Freer Lorena by 14 over Yoakum Franklin by 24 over Hallettsville Refugio by No Limit over Ben Bolt Ganado by No Limit over Santa Maria Johnson City by 13 over Schulenburg Gatesville by 13 over Gonzales Weimar by 15 over Junction  
The 2023-2024 St. Paul volleyball team were TAPPS 2A bi-district champions and area-round finalists. Bottom row from left are Dallyn Pesek, Kristin Cerny, Maurin Knesek, Skylar Mozisek and Avery Pesek. Top row from left are Stefany Pokluda, Emily Moeller, Riley Mozisek, Faith Machart, Tori Walker, Sam Moeller and Emily Stamport. Photo by Mark Lube.

The 2023-2024 St. Paul volleyball team were TAPPS 2A bi-district champions and area-round finalists. Bottom row from left are Dallyn Pesek, Kristin Cerny, Maurin Knesek, Skylar Mozisek and Avery Pesek. Top row from left are Stefany Pokluda, Emily Moeller, Riley Mozisek, Faith Machart, Tori Walker, Sam Moeller and Emily Stamport. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul volleyball: Lady Cardinal spikers fall to FBA Dallas in area round to end season

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Lady Cardinals volleyball team concluded their 2023 season with an appearance in the TAPPS 2A area round. St. Paul fell to Dallas Baptist Academy Oct. 31 in Dallas 25-11, 25-14 and 25-13. Maurin Knesek had one dig; Kristin Cerny provided one dig. Avery Pesek had two digs.
The Lady Comanche Class of 2023 seniors console and embrace one another following the match. Seniors are (not listed as shown) Meghan Blaschke, Brooke Palmer, Aimee Mitchon, Charlotte Grosenbacher, Chelsea Whiddon and Rylee Vancura. Photo by Mark Lube.

The Lady Comanche Class of 2023 seniors console and embrace one another following the match. Seniors are (not listed as shown) Meghan Blaschke, Brooke Palmer, Aimee Mitchon, Charlotte Grosenbacher, Chelsea Whiddon and Rylee Vancura. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner volleyball: Thrall knocks Shiner out of playoffs with four-set win

Mark Lube
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
SMITHVILLE — The Lady Comanches had a good start to the area-round match against Thrall on Thursday.
Tahj Brooks and Shiner closed out the regular season with a 47-36 win at Kenedy. Next up is the bi-district round against Freer. (see story on Page 11). Photo by Mark Lube.

Tahj Brooks and Shiner closed out the regular season with a 47-36 win at Kenedy. Next up is the bi-district round against Freer. (see story on Page 11). Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner football: Bishop, Shiner down Kenedy 47-36

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Trace Bishop ran for 119 yards and three touchdowns as the Comanches overran Kenedy 47-36 Friday in Kenedy in the regular-season finale. The Comanches finish the regular season at 4-6 and were 3-2 in district to place third. Shiner is scheduled to play Freer at 7 p.m. Friday in Pleasanton.
Hayleigh Burns passes Lilly Johnson from Muenster in the Class 2A girls two-mile race at the state cross-country meet on Saturday. Burns set a state meet PR with a time of 13:26.10. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkenwerder.

Hayleigh Burns passes Lilly Johnson from Muenster in the Class 2A girls two-mile race at the state cross-country meet on Saturday. Burns set a state meet PR with a time of 13:26.10. Photo courtesy of Michelle Winkenwerder.

Shiner cross country: Burns sets personal best at state CC meet

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Shiner Lady Comanche Hayleigh Burns capped her high school cross-county career with a No. 78 finish out of 150 runners  at the UIL state meet 2A girls race Saturday in Round Rock. Burns finished in a time of 13 minutes, 26.
St. Paul honored all of their coaching staff on Coaches’ Day. Pictured, from left are Ryan Geiger (assistant football, head boys basketball, assistant track), Charlie Mieschen (assistant football, assistant boys basketball, head baseball) and Nicco Brown (head volleyball, head cross country, assistant girls basketball, head golf and assistant girls track). Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul honored all of their coaching staff on Coaches’ Day. Pictured, from left are Ryan Geiger (assistant football, head boys basketball, assistant track), Charlie Mieschen (assistant football, assistant boys basketball, head baseball) and Nicco Brown (head volleyball, head cross country, assistant girls basketball, head golf and assistant girls track). Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul football: Cards get first district win in OT thriller 29-21 over New Braunfels Christian

Mark Lube
Saturday, November 4, 2023
With four main offensive backs out injured, St. Paul had to come up with a makeshift offense in its regular-season closer against New Braunfels Christian. The Cardinals used the open week to put things together and the offense shined bright in a 29-21 overtime win against the Wildcats on Friday. St.
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