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Doug Brooks saw the field in every game of the 2025 season for the Javelinas football team in his senior year. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M -Kingsville Athletic Department.

Doug Brooks saw the field in every game of the 2025 season for the Javelinas football team in his senior year. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M -Kingsville Athletic Department.

Shiner football: Doug Brooks has over two dozen tackles in final season with TAMU-K

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Shiner 2022 graduate Doug Brooks took part in all 11 games during the 2025 football season for the Texas A&M University-Kingsville.The Javelina finished 5-6 and posted a 4-5 mark in conference play.
Ally Trojcak at the plate against Palacios on Sunday. She was a combined 6-for-11 with four runs and two stolen bases against Needville and Palacios. Photo courtesy of Keri Mikulencak.

Ally Trojcak at the plate against Palacios on Sunday. She was a combined 6-for-11 with four runs and two stolen bases against Needville and Palacios. Photo courtesy of Keri Mikulencak.

Local youth sports: Shiner junior softball wins first two sectional games

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Shiner Junior Softball team opened the section tournament on Saturday in Palacios with an 11-3 win over Needville and followed up with a 14-5 rout of the the hosts on Sunday.Shiner was scheduled to play the winner of Rockport/Palacios yesterday for the tournament championship.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

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ML boys lose a tough one, 6-5

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
NEW BRAUNFELS – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to New Braunfels Blue 6-5 Monday evening, giving the Comal County team the District 31 championship.Hallettsville had won the first game before dropping the next two in the best-ofthree series.

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Major Girls Section IV Tournament

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Hallettsville Major League All-Star softball will play in the Section IV Tournament starting Saturday, June 27 in Lockhart.Hallettsville will meet District 29 champion Aransas Pass in the first game at 8 p.m.The 6 p.m. game has Industrial playing Sweeny. 
Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

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10U district champs

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
LOCKHART – After pretty much having their way in the first games of District 31 East Zone Tournament 10U Tournament, the Hallettsville All-Stars almost hit a bump in the road before edging Yoakum 3-0 Saturday evening to win the tournament championshipHallettsville had just four hits with Jag...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Cora Zidek gets back to first on a pick-off attempt in the title game.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Cora Zidek gets back to first on a pick-off attempt in the title game.

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Major girls win district title

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
After being run ruled Wednesday, June 17 by Cuero, the Hallettsville Major (11-12) All-Stars returned the favor with a 14-4 runrule victory here Thursday evening, June 18.The game was called after five innings.
Photo courtesy of Shiner All-Sports Booster Club.

Photo courtesy of Shiner All-Sports Booster Club.

Shiner sports: Shiner ISD wins post-season awards

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Shiner ISD athletic program picked up a couple of major honors following the 2025-26 school year.Shiner was named the 2026 Class 2A Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Texas Cup Champions in the inaugural year for the award.
Brooke Otto makes a catch during a 2026 University of Louisiana-Lafayette game. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Kasper.

Brooke Otto makes a catch during a 2026 University of Louisiana-Lafayette game. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Kasper.

Miscellaneous sports: Brooke Otto wins post-season awards

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Congratulations to Brooke Otto, who earned Second Team All-Sunbelt Conference honors for 2026.Otto was also awarded a spot on the NFCA All-Gulf Region Team.Otto a junior, due to a season ending injury in 2025, plays third base for the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns softball team.
A 12-1 win over New Braunfels last week confirmed the Texas East District 31 Championship for the Shiner Junior Softball All-Stars team. Photo courtesy of Shiner Little League.

A 12-1 win over New Braunfels last week confirmed the Texas East District 31 Championship for the Shiner Junior Softball All-Stars team. Photo courtesy of Shiner Little League.

Youth sports: Shiner Junior softball wins district championship

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Shiner Junior softball All-Stars captured the district championship with a win over New Braunfels while Minor Softball, Major Baseball and Minor Baseball concluded their seasons.
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