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Lady Brahmas seize season opening victory

The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas’ season opener was never in doubt. The Lady Brahmas routed the Ganado Maidens, 71-33, here Tuesday, November 14 in the season opener for both teams. Great start, but we got a long way to go,” assistant coach Christina Halata said.
Macy Herring was named the MVP of the Skidmore-Tynan Tournament. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Macy Herring was named the MVP of the Skidmore-Tynan Tournament. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

LB rule the roost in S-T tournament

Macy Herring was named the Most Valuable player as the Hallettsville Lady Brahmas went 6-0 to win the Skidmore-Tynan Tournament over the weekend. Kasey Harper and Layten Kolancy were named to the All-Tournament team. The LB defeated Jourdanton, 64-52 in the championship game.
Cameron Cull (25) and Josh Terry (22) eye Tiger halfback Gus Gazon. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Cameron Cull (25) and Josh Terry (22) eye Tiger halfback Gus Gazon. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indians' ball-hawking defense plays big part in 30-0 area win

ROBINSON –The Sacred Heart Indians were not about to look a gift horse in the mouth. The Indians thrived on Sacred Heart Muenster turnovers in a 30-0 TAPPS Division IV area playoff game at Rocket Stadium Friday night.

Shiner girls basketball: Shiner girls JV win one at tournament

The Shiner Lady Comanches junior varsity basketball team went 1-2 at the Schulenburg Tournament last week. La Grange 22, Shiner 8 Shiner opened the tournament with a 22-8 loss to La Grange. Lexi Boner led the Lady Comanches with six points and Evy Johnson bagged two points.
Shiner’s Kailey Boedeker scores on a lay up to open a large lead on LaGrange late in the game at the Shiner High School gym  Nov. 14. Boedeker scored eight points. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Shiner’s Kailey Boedeker scores on a lay up to open a large lead on LaGrange late in the game at the Shiner High School gym Nov. 14. Boedeker scored eight points. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches’ adjustments aids in win over La Grange

The Lady Comanches basketball was down 30-21 at halftime against 4A La Grange and decided to make some adjustments. They switched up the defense and focused on rebounding, and pulled in results immediately as they outscored the Lady Leopards14-3 in the third quarter and went to win the game 50-47.
Comanche defensive linemen Barrett Shelton (50) eyes this first-quarter fumble by Hornet quarterback Desi Cantu. Shelton successfully recovered the ball at the Holland 46.  Photo By Mark Lube.

Comanche defensive linemen Barrett Shelton (50) eyes this first-quarter fumble by Hornet quarterback Desi Cantu. Shelton successfully recovered the ball at the Holland 46. Photo By Mark Lube.

Shiner football: Holland defeats Shiner 28-14 in area round

SMITHVILLE — Down 14-0 in the third quarter against Holland in the area round, Shiner rallied to tie the game. But the Hornets responded by scoring two touchdowns of their own to get past the Comanches, 28-14, Friday night at Smithville’s Tiger Field.
Cade Steffek and the Sacred Heart Indians take on Muenster Sacred Heart in Robinson Friday. Melissa Kutac/Tribune-Herald

Cade Steffek and the Sacred Heart Indians take on Muenster Sacred Heart in Robinson Friday. Melissa Kutac/Tribune-Herald

Tribe to meet familiar opponent

The Sacred Heart Indians open the playoffs versus Sacred Heart Muenster in the area round of the TAPPS Division IV playoffs at Robinson High School Friday night. Kickoff time is 6 o’clock. The Tigers (8-3) advanced by beating Tomball Rosehill Christian, 34-7, last week.
Lauren Lundy

Lauren Lundy

LB in first swim meet Saturday

VICTORIA – The Hallettsville Lady Brahma swim team competed in the first meet of the season in the Victoria ISD Veterans Day Invitational Saturday. Lauren Lundy finished second in the 50-yard freestyle in 27.25 seconds and fourth in the 100-yard freestyle in a minute and 4 seconds.
Rashaun Sidney picks up short yardage after receiving a pass. Chuck Grafe Tribune-Herald

Rashaun Sidney picks up short yardage after receiving a pass. Chuck Grafe Tribune-Herald

Franklin takes second win in as many years over Brahmas

WALLER – The Hallettsville Brahmas faced a difficult task for the second year in a row in the form of the Franklin Lions in the first round of the Class 3A, Division I playoffs. The Brahmas fell victim to the Lions’ running game in a 50-22 loss at Waller ISD Stadium Friday night.