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Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball standout Ryan Peterson was selected in the MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins organization this past weekend, marking the start of his professional career. His family hosted a post-draft party for him in Shiner on Monday attended by friends, family members, coaches, teammates and members of the media. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner grad and Sam Houston State baseball standout Ryan Peterson was selected in the MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins organization this past weekend, marking the start of his professional career. His family hosted a post-draft party for him in Shiner on Monday attended by friends, family members, coaches, teammates and members of the media. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner baseball: Peterson selected by Miami Marlins in MLB Draft Saturday

Mark Lube
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Shiner 2023 graduate and Sam Houston University junior (2025-2026) RHP (Right-Handed Pitcher) Ryan Peterson will be playing professional baseball.Peterson was selected by the Miami Marlins with 71st (Competitive Balance Round B) overall selection of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Saturday.
Rodeo clown legend, Leon Coffee entertained the crowd at the Wimberley VFW Rodeo held over the holiday weekend. (photo Nicole Smith)

Rodeo clown legend, Leon Coffee entertained the crowd at the Wimberley VFW Rodeo held over the holiday weekend. (photo Nicole Smith)

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The Laugh That Keeps Rodeo Fans Smiling

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Rodeo fans at the Wimberley VFW July 4 Rodeo celebrated alongside a familiar face as legendary rodeo clown and barrelman Leon Coffee once again added his unique laugh and humor to the annual Independence Day tradition.For Coffee, the event is more than just another stop on the rodeo circuit.
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Noska stepping down

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
After 15 years as Sacred Heart head baseball coach, Mark Noska has resigned the position.Noska coached baseball for 36 years and had an overall record of 431-146 for a .746 win percentage. At Sacred Heart, his record was 263-111 and had a .703 win percentage.
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One leaving, one coming in at SH

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Greg Murrile has been hired to head Sacred’s Heart softball program.Murrile is the Lavaca County Emergency Management Coordinator, has been around the block so to speak.
Cameron Pesek (right), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor CO 2026 and St. Paul CO 2022 registered 132 kills and 40 total blocks during her senior year of Lady Crusader volleyball. Photo courtesy of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Athletics.

Cameron Pesek (right), University of Mary Hardin-Baylor CO 2026 and St. Paul CO 2022 registered 132 kills and 40 total blocks during her senior year of Lady Crusader volleyball. Photo courtesy of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Athletics.

St. Paul volleyball: Pesek closes out career with Lady Crusader volleyball

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 2026 graduate and 2022 St. Paul graduate Cameron Pesek played in over two dozen matches in her final year of college volleyball.In the opening match against University of St. Thomas (Texas) in the St.
Avery Colman makes contact against Rockport-Fulton June 30. She was one of four players with three hits. Photo by Mark Lube.

Avery Colman makes contact against Rockport-Fulton June 30. She was one of four players with three hits. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Local youth sports: Shiner JR softball routs R-F to take sectional title

Mark Lube
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
PALACIOS —  The Shiner Junior softball team wrapped up the sectional championship with a 14-3 win over Rockport-Fulton June 30 in Palacios.Shiner led 7-0 after three innings before outscoring R-F 7-1 in the fourth frame and yielded two runs in the top of the fifth.

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Yoakum Little League All-Star games update

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Yoakum Major League (11-12) All-Stars fought their way before losing to Hallettsville 9-1 in the finals of the District 31 East Zone Tournament June 17.Yoakum lost to Shiner in the opening round before winning against Gonzales, Lockhart before getting revenge with a victory against Shiner.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Braylee Hanslik had.one of Hallettsville’s four hits in the loss Monday.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Braylee Hanslik had.one of Hallettsville’s four hits in the loss Monday.

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End of the line for Major League girls

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LOCKHART – Turnabout is fair play.After losing to Hallettsville in the first round Saturday 7-2, Port Aransas run-ruled the local AllStars 11-1 in five innings Monday evening.The loss eliminated Hallettsville from the playoffs.
Incoming grades 4-6. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Incoming grades 4-6. Photo courtesy of Kristi Peterson.

Shiner basketball: Shiner ISD Basketball Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Shiner ISD Basketball Camp was hosted by head coaches Jeff Akin and Kristi Peterson. The kids worked on fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing and working as a team while competing and playing games.
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