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Charlie Clifford slides into home during his inside-the-park blast. He had two hits and also pitched 2 1/3 innings. Photo by Mark Lube.

Charlie Clifford slides into home during his inside-the-park blast. He had two hits and also pitched 2 1/3 innings. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Comanches come off unscheduled break to beat FHS 8-1

Mark Lube
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Shiner Comanches had not played baseball since after beating Ganado on the road April 14 and then having the district closer rescheduled three times due to weather.Shiner finally got on the field Friday against Flatonia and had to shake off a cobweb or two as they defeated the Bulldogs 8-1 at...
Second baseman Andy Nunez throws a ball towards first base. Nunez had one assist in the field against Bellville Faith Academy. Photo by Mark Lube.

Second baseman Andy Nunez throws a ball towards first base. Nunez had one assist in the field against Bellville Faith Academy. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul baseball: Cardinals hold off Bellville Faith in 5-4 bi-district win

Mark Lube
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE — Plating three runs in the top of the sixth ultimately saw St. Paul squeak by Bellville Faith Academy 5-4 in the bi-district game Saturday in Fayetteville.The home side Knights trailed 5-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh and were able to bring in two runs to seriously close the...
Shortstop Addy Siegel makes a throw to first base during game one with fellow senior Kara Kupka coming up to back her up.Siegel had a putout and four assists. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shortstop Addy Siegel makes a throw to first base during game one with fellow senior Kara Kupka coming up to back her up.Siegel had a putout and four assists. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner softball: LCs defeat Agua Dulce 11-0, 17-0 in bi-district round

Mark Lube
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
KARNES CITY — The Shiner Comanches got past the first hurdle to Austin as they swept Agua Dulce Lady Longhorns 11-0 and 17-0 Thursday evening at Karnes City High School.In the series, Shiner produced 28 runs and about 29 hits while giving up no runs and just three hits to the Lady ‘Horns.Shiner 11,...
The St. Paul girls and boys golf teams along with the coaches pose with the girls 2A state banner and plaque. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

The St. Paul girls and boys golf teams along with the coaches pose with the girls 2A state banner and plaque. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

St. Paul golf: STATE CHAMPS! Lady Cards win state golf title; boys 7th

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Lady Cardinals captured the TAPPS 2A 2026 state golf title at Cottonwood Creek Golf Course in Waco on April 20-21.St. Paul shot a 354 on April 20 and then a 188, playing only nine holes on April 21 due to weather.Faith Brown shot 80-44-124 for third medalist and was named to the All-State...

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YHS Lady Bulldogs edge Edna to complete regular season

Mark Lube
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Teagan Ratley was 3-for-4, double, two runs and two RBI while Kilynn Poole hit 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI and Faith McCloud got two hits and scored two runs as the softball team closed out the regular season with an 11-10 win at Edna April 14.The Lady Bulldogs started well with a 5-0 lead after...

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Bulldogs return to playoffs with win against Columbus

Mark Lube
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Yoakum Bulldogs rallied from an early 2-0 deficit with some hot later innings to defeat Columbus 9-2 on Friday at home.The Bulldogs had no hits and one run after four innings before getting five hits, a double and plating eight runs to secure a playoff spot for the first time in several...

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Brahma golf qualifies for state

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
VICTORIA – The Brahma golf team is headed to state after finishing second in the Class 3A Region IV Tournament at Victoria Country Club Monday and Tuesday, April 13-14.The Brahmas shot a team total of 689 – 337 the first 18 holes and 352 in the second round.

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Brahmas, LB advance

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GOLIAD – Five Hallettsville thinclads will advance to the Region IV, Class 3A regional meet as a result of their performance at the area meet Thursday.•  Elizabeth Felcman was 3rd in the 3200 with a time of 12:36.77 and 6th in the 1600 in 5:49.39.• Colt Edmonds was 2nd in both the 400 in (50.05)...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Trent Sevcik doubled, tripled and drove in a run

Photo by Chuck Grafe Trent Sevcik doubled, tripled and drove in a run

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Indians tie for district title

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Indians had an up-and down week, defeating St. Paul 5-0 before losing to Bulverde Bracken Christian School on the road Thursday, 13-8.The Indians (14-8, 6-1) followed the pitching of Layne Sevcik in the 5-0 victory over St. Paul at the Shiner Starplex Wednesday, April 15.

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LB Lose

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
ALTAIR – The Lady Brahmas lost to Columbus 9-7 in a playoff for the top seed in District 25-AAA Friday at Rice Consolidated High School.The LB saw an eleventh hour rally fall short after scoring three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning.Columbus led 4-1 after three innings before putting up a...
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