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Alena Winkenwerder on the regional course last week in Corpus Christi. Her time was 16 minutes, 35.44 seconds as the Lady Comanches placed No. 20. Photo courtesy of Jim Winkenwerder.

Alena Winkenwerder on the regional course last week in Corpus Christi. Her time was 16 minutes, 35.44 seconds as the Lady Comanches placed No. 20. Photo courtesy of Jim Winkenwerder.

Shiner cross country: Shiner cross country regional meet results

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Shiner varsity cross-country teams wrapped up the season last Tuesday in the Regional meet in Corpus Christi.GirlsThe Lady Comanches recorded 493 points for No. 20.Hailey Radicke was Shiner’s top finisher with No. 58 in 15 minutes, 3.4 seconds.Alena Winkenwerder was No. 101 with a time of 16:35.
Quarterback Jake Simper eyes the defense on a triple-option play as running back Jace Cadell heads toward the handoff point. Photo by Mark Lube.

Quarterback Jake Simper eyes the defense on a triple-option play as running back Jace Cadell heads toward the handoff point. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner football: Shiner intense in 61-6 rout of Pettus

Mark Lube
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Coming off of a big win at Falls City on Oct. 17, the Comanches were looking to make corrections and bring intensity.On Friday against Pettus, Shiner accomplished both in a 61-6 win to improve to 8-0 and 3-0 in district play.“We upped the intensity at the practice this week and tried to get better.
The St. Paul girls cross country team captured the TAPPS 2A state title Monday in Waco. From left are assistant coach Lindsey Morkovsky, Kylie Khelso, Ellie Rodriguez, Reese Chilek, Faith Brown, Clara Kinney, Sally Machacek, Riley Mozisek, Kristin Cerny, Skylar Mozisek, Emma Marshall, Frances FIlip and head coach Nicco Brown. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

The St. Paul girls cross country team captured the TAPPS 2A state title Monday in Waco. From left are assistant coach Lindsey Morkovsky, Kylie Khelso, Ellie Rodriguez, Reese Chilek, Faith Brown, Clara Kinney, Sally Machacek, Riley Mozisek, Kristin Cerny, Skylar Mozisek, Emma Marshall, Frances FIlip and head coach Nicco Brown. Photo courtesy of Nicco Brown.

St. Paul cross country: Lady Cardinals add another state title to collection

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The St. Paul Lady Cardinals cross-country team added another state title by taking the 2025 TAPPS 2A race with 41 points, nine better than 50 points by Valor Prepartory Academy (50).Kristin Cerny was the top finisher for St. Paul with fifth place overall in 13 minutes, 35.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Catherine Lemonds (11) and Jillian Whited (15) just missed a block.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Catherine Lemonds (11) and Jillian Whited (15) just missed a block.

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St. Paul wins District Title

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Home court advantage didn’t help the Sacred Heart Indianettes in a 25-16, 25-15, 25-12 loss to St. Paul Thursday.The Lady Cardinals wrapped up the district championship with the victory in the match played before a capacity crowd.“St.

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LB Cop Playoff Berth

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
At the start of the season, Hallettsville Lady Brahma coach Courtney Olbert promised her team would make the playoffs.That promise came to fruition when the Lady Brahmas (24-17, 10-2)defeated Rice Consolidated and Palacios last week.Hallettsville had Columbus and Industrial left on its schedule.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Clayton Haas (18) negotiates by Tyler Pendley.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Clayton Haas (18) negotiates by Tyler Pendley.

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Indians hang on to defeat Cards 27-20

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
SHINER – In a game that had a weird ending, the Sacred Heart Indians were able to pull out a 27-20 victory over St. Paul at Comanche Stadium Friday night.With time winding down in the fourth quarter, St.

Miscellaneous sports:Harris Picks for Oct. 24

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Shiner by No Limit over PettusHallettsville by 32 over HempsteadYoakum, openLuling by 14 over FlorenceFalls City by 42 over CharlotteYorktown by 30 over LouiseKenedy by 11 over FlatoniaWeimar by No Limit over DanburySchulenburg by 38 over BloomingtonGoliad by 14 over EdnaTidehaven by 41 over Rice...
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