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 Kailey Boedeker with her game one, second-inning, two-run homer. Shiner won in a sweep 31-1 and 18-0. Photo by Mark Lube.

Kailey Boedeker with her game one, second-inning, two-run homer. Shiner won in a sweep 31-1 and 18-0. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner softball: Lady Comanches sweep Sabinal

MARION — The Shiner softball team played the first round of the playoffs like any other game: with focus and determination. The Lady Comanches swept through the bi-district series against Sabinal, winning 31-1 and 18-0 Thursday afternoon and evening in Marion.
The Lady Cardinals pose with their trophy and banner from 2A state golf championship. From left is head coach Nicco Brown, Audrey Thibodeaux, Cortney Tuch, Anna Reeves, Emily Stamport, Riley Mozisek and assistant coach Pat Chilek.Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

The Lady Cardinals pose with their trophy and banner from 2A state golf championship. From left is head coach Nicco Brown, Audrey Thibodeaux, Cortney Tuch, Anna Reeves, Emily Stamport, Riley Mozisek and assistant coach Pat Chilek.Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

St. Paul golf: Lady Cards win state golf championship

The St. Paul Lady Cardinals golf team claimed the TAPPS 2A state championship April 24 at the Cottonwood Golf Course in Waco. St. Paul shot 421-395-816 as a team.  Cortney Tuch went 99-96-195 to lead the Lady Cardinals and tie for sixth overall. Anna Reeves carded 109-98-207 for ninth place.
ayana Phillips races ahead of UCR to win the 400-meter dash Saturday in the Region IV-3A meet in Seguin. Photo by Mark Lube.

ayana Phillips races ahead of UCR to win the 400-meter dash Saturday in the Region IV-3A meet in Seguin. Photo by Mark Lube.

Yoakum track and field: Yoakum sends five athletes to state track meet

The Yoakum track and field teams competed in the regional meet Friday and Saturday in Yoakum. Jayana Phillips qualified for state in the 400-meter dash and the triple jump while the Yoakum boys 400-relay team of Jayden Jones, Zach Taylor, Qyion Williams and Kadarius Price will also head to state.
Ava Lackey scores on a wild pitch in the fifth inning Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Ava Lackey scores on a wild pitch in the fifth inning Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indianettes Sew Up District Title

Sacred Heart’s showdown with St. Paul ended in a 11-1 Indianette victory in a game that decided the Division V District 6 championship here Thursday, April 20. Hailey Noska pitched a complete game, giving up an unearned run, 3 hits walked 2 and struck out 9.
The 8th girls placed fourth. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

The 8th girls placed fourth. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner Junior high track: Shiner wins three team titles at district TF meet

Shiner junior high track teams won first place in three of four divisions at the district meet April 3 in Weimar. 7th Girls The Lady Braves squeezed past Weimar 220-217 to win the team title. 100 — 2nd, Reagan Horn, 13.56; 3rd, Paisly Wallace, 13.56; 4th, Riley Fluitt, 13.85.