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A pair of East Bernard players try to disrupt the shooting of Cardinal Jace Matias during the first half. Matias scored six points in the 64-46 St. Paul win. Photo by Mark Lube.

A pair of East Bernard players try to disrupt the shooting of Cardinal Jace Matias during the first half. Matias scored six points in the 64-46 St. Paul win. Photo by Mark Lube.

St. Paul boys basketball: Cards dominate EB with big 2nd half

The St. Paul Cardinals improved ball security and their offensive strategy in the second half against East Bernard.The improvements helped the Cardinals outscore the Brahmas 42-24 for a 66-48 win Friday at St. Paul High School.“We took better care of the ball and attacked the  baseline of their...
Jace Matias

Jace Matias

St. Paul football: SP football awards

Several St. Paul football players received All-District,All-State awards and Academic All-State awards.All DistrictFor Offense, sophomore Jace Matias was named First Team Receiver.Senior Brodey Biehunko was selected as Second Team Lineman.

Brahmas Honorable Mention

The following Brahmas gained all-district honorable mention.Offense: Zachary Montgomery, Kash Mozisek, Wyatt Kram, Zander Martinez, Gavyn Chapa.Defense: Sutton Haynes, Cainen DeLeon, Jace Wimberly.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Coach Rodney Dowell talks to his troops during a time out.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Coach Rodney Dowell talks to his troops during a time out.

'Nettes lose to Griffins

The Sacred Heart Indianettes continued the season of giving in a 38-31 loss to Georgetown Grace Academy here Friday afternoon.Sacred Heart committed 25 turnovers in the contest to the Griffins 11.Grace Academy (13- 3) took a 25-24 lead into the fourth period before making 8 of 13 free throws to...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Mycole Pegoda battles for possession of a loose ball in the loss to Edna.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Mycole Pegoda battles for possession of a loose ball in the loss to Edna.

Edna 56, Brahmas 43

Hallettsville got behind early and could never recover is its 56-43 District 25-AAA opening loss to Edna here Friday night.The Cowboys took a 22-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and were up 29-13 at the half.The Brahmas battled back and cut the lead to 50-37 after a threepointer by Matthew...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Haven Drozd attempts to cut off Edna's Mary Jane Ripa's path to the basket.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Haven Drozd attempts to cut off Edna's Mary Jane Ripa's path to the basket.

Edna hands LB first District loss

Taking care of the basketball was not a priority in the Hallettsville Lady Brahmas' 47-44 District 25-AAA loss to Edna here Friday.A passel of turnovers and missed free throws at crunch time led to the loss to snap Hallettsville's three-game winning streak.The Lady Brahmas (11- 13, 2-1) led 35-32...
Jaliyah Barnett eyeballs a Flatonia player as she brings the ball up court in the second half. Barnett contributed four points in the Lady Comanches’ 67-35 loss. Photo by Mark Lube.

Jaliyah Barnett eyeballs a Flatonia player as she brings the ball up court in the second half. Barnett contributed four points in the Lady Comanches’ 67-35 loss. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: LCs unable to cool off Summer Sodek in 67-35 loss at Flatonia Lady Bulldogs

FLATONIA —  The Shiner Lady Comanches had a big task in trying to defend Lady Bulldog Summer Sodek Jan. 2 in Flatonia.Sodek was  as advertised as she hit five triples and finished with 41 points in leading her team to a 67-35 win over the Lady Comanches.Sodek also has had good support in Danielle...
Flatonia’s Jaylon Anderson (right) tries to defend a three-point shot by Landen Christensen. Christensen made one three and finished with 12 points in Shiner’s 64-46 win.

Flatonia’s Jaylon Anderson (right) tries to defend a three-point shot by Landen Christensen. Christensen made one three and finished with 12 points in Shiner’s 64-46 win.

Shiner boys basketball: Comanches get crucial first district win at Flatonia Bulldogs, 64-46

FLATONIA — The first district game always seems to be crucial for teams.The Shiner Comanches made sure they got started on the right foot as they defeated Flatonia 64-46.