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Jackson Ulcak

Jackson Ulcak

St. Paul baseball: Ulcak contributes in nine games for Jags baseball

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
St. Paul graduate and University of Houston-Victoria sophomore Jackson Ulcak saw action at catcher in nine games for the Jaguar baseball team.His first action came in the Feb. 14 first game of a three-game series against Huston-Tillotson. He had one at bat in the 5-4 UHV win.In the Feb.
Brinley Ramirez

Brinley Ramirez

Shiner softball: Ramirez sees action in eight games for KU

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Shiner 2025 graduate  and University of Kansas softball outfielder Brinley Ramirez saw action in eight games during her freshman 2026 softball season.In the Feb. 8 in USF-Rawlings Invitational In Tampa, Fla., in the  4-2 loss to Michigan, Ramirez scored one run.In the Feb.
Eastyn Pohler (left) and Charlotte Hairell hit some homers during the single-elimination round last week in New Mexico at the Southwest Regionals. Both players hit a home run in the 19-0 win over Lake Charles, La. in the first elimination game while Hairell smoked a grand slam in the 14-8 win over West Mesa, N.M. in the championship game. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Eastyn Pohler (left) and Charlotte Hairell hit some homers during the single-elimination round last week in New Mexico at the Southwest Regionals. Both players hit a home run in the 19-0 win over Lake Charles, La. in the first elimination game while Hairell smoked a grand slam in the 14-8 win over West Mesa, N.M. in the championship game. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Local sports: WORLD SERIES BOUND!!!!-Shiner Junior Softball wins Southwest Regionals, advances to WS for first time in history

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Shiner Junior League softball team continued its historical run by winning the Southwest Regional Tournament on July 22, defeating West Mesa, N.M. 14-8.Shiner got a first-round bye and advanced to the championship game with a 19-0 win over Lake Charles, Louisiana 19-0 on July 21.
Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny

Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny

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Coaches with Lavaca County ties inducted into Hall of Honor

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week in Houston and to kickoff the event, the organization held its Hall of Honor banquet Saturday recognizing seven coaches for their distinguished careers in coaching.
Gary Appelt chips onto the green on No. 9 Saturday as Virgil Gutierrez looks on.

Gary Appelt chips onto the green on No. 9 Saturday as Virgil Gutierrez looks on.

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Locals win in Kolache Klassic

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Local golfers finished in the money at the 50th Annual Kolache Klassic at Municipal Golf Course Saturday and Sunday.Son and dad Mike Woytek and Tait Woytek won the 4th B flight with a two under 73-69-142.Trace Patek and Cole Jansky won the 5th flight with a one over par 75-70- 145.
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