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Photo by Chuck Grafe Edward Kubenka had one of Sacred Heart’s three hits in the 1--0 loss to Ganado in the title game.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Edward Kubenka had one of Sacred Heart’s three hits in the 1--0 loss to Ganado in the title game.

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Ganado win Sacred Heart Tourney

Chuck Grafe
Friday, March 6, 2026
In a battle of Indians, Ganado edged Sacred Heart 1-0 in the finals of the 40th Annual Sacred Heart Tournament.Sacred Heart pitcher Layne Sevcik and Ganado’s Jack Hurt hooked up in a pitcher’s duel in a game that took only an hour and 37 minutes.
Landyn Pohler struck out 12 Cardinal batters in the Shiner 5-0 win on Saturday. Photo by Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Landyn Pohler struck out 12 Cardinal batters in the Shiner 5-0 win on Saturday. Photo by Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Shiner baseball: Comanches win all three of their games at SH tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Editor's note: Due to space limitations, this story is available only online.The Shiner Comanches went 3-0 in the Sacred Heart tournament last week.Shiner 8, Victoria St, Joseph 0Charlie Clifford gave up one hit and fanned 10 as the Comanches opened the tournament with an 8-0 win over Victoria St.
St. Paul catcher Evan Rother tags out Shiner base runner Jake Simper. Photo by Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald

St. Paul catcher Evan Rother tags out Shiner base runner Jake Simper. Photo by Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald

St. Paul baseball: Cardinals go 1-2 at SH tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
 Editor's note: Due to space limitations, this story is only available online. The St. Paul baseball team went 1-2 in the Sacred Heart tournament last week.St. Paul 1, Logos Prep Academy 0Both St. Paul and Logos Prep Academy each got four hits in their tournament game on Friday but St.

Shiner track and field: Shiner TF competes at Flatonia meet

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Editor's note: Due to space limitations, this story is only available online. The Shiner track and field teams competed in the Flatonia Bulldog Invitational on Feb. 25. Both boys teams won their division and a new school record was set in a varsity girl field event.
Emery Kennedy makes a throw to first base. She had two putouts and one assist against Boling. Photo by Mark Lube.

Emery Kennedy makes a throw to first base. She had two putouts and one assist against Boling. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul softball: Lady Cards run over Boling 20-5

Mark Lube
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Editor's note: Due to space limitations, this story is only available online. The St. Paul softball team continued to get better as they beat Boling 20-5 in three innings on Feb. 24 at the Starplex.“We are improving. We are building each week, getting better at the little things.
Mumford blocks a Jake Simper shot in the first half. Photo by Mark Lube.

Mumford blocks a Jake Simper shot in the first half. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner boys basketball: Comanches finish season as area-round finalists

Mark Lube
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
SMITHVILLE — The Shiner boys basketball earned the team’s first playoff win in several years but made it harder than it needed to be.Behind 19 points from Jarvis Williams and another 13 scored by Felix Nieto, Shiner defeated Bartlett 53-49 Feb. 23 at Smithville High School.“It feels amazing.
Bryan St. Joseph defends senior Riley Mozisek while Ashlin DeSarro gets involved as well in the TAPPS 2A state semifinal Feb. 25 at Waco University High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

Bryan St. Joseph defends senior Riley Mozisek while Ashlin DeSarro gets involved as well in the TAPPS 2A state semifinal Feb. 25 at Waco University High School. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul girls basketball: Bryan St. Joseph edges Lady Cards 43-39 in state semifinals

Mark Lube
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
WACO — The Lady Cardinals struggled to get defensive rebounds which gave their state semifinal opponent, Bryan St. Joseph, more offensive opportunities in the first half.The Lady Eagles had a 28-19 halftime lead but could only score 15 second-half points as St.
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