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Kayden Smith (left) and Taylor Kocian try to block an Edna attack on Aug. 26 during a Shiner win in five games in the first home match for the Lady Comanches. Photo by Mark Lube.

Kayden Smith (left) and Taylor Kocian try to block an Edna attack on Aug. 26 during a Shiner win in five games in the first home match for the Lady Comanches. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner volleyball: Shiner gets five-set win over Cowgirls

Mark Lube
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Shiner volleyball team had nerves at times against Edna but got the job done.Shiner beat the Cowgirls in five games (25-15, 19-25, 25-16, 24-26, 15-12) in the first home match of the season on Aug. 26.
Sloane Kocian makes a set with Emery Kennedy and Reese Chilek also nearby. Kocian had 18 assists in St. Paul’s 3-2 defeat to Yoakum on Aug. 26. Photo courtesy of Photos by Lori Raabe.

Sloane Kocian makes a set with Emery Kennedy and Reese Chilek also nearby. Kocian had 18 assists in St. Paul’s 3-2 defeat to Yoakum on Aug. 26. Photo courtesy of Photos by Lori Raabe.

St. Paul volleyball: Yoakum holds on for 3-2 win over SP

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Three players had double-digits for St. Paul with 16 for Riley Mozisek, 13 for Skylar Mozisek and Emery Kennedy had 10 but St. Paul fell to Yoakum Aug. 26 at home (27-29, 25-15, 23-25, 25-20, 15-7)St.
Quincy Jones races down the west sideline towards the south end zone during his 58-yard touchdown reception. Jones had three total touchdowns in Shiner’s 39-7 season-opening win over Hallettsville. Photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Quincy Jones races down the west sideline towards the south end zone during his 58-yard touchdown reception. Jones had three total touchdowns in Shiner’s 39-7 season-opening win over Hallettsville. Photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Shiner football: Shiner ends three years of frustation with 39-7 victory over Hallettsville

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Quincy Jones rushed for two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass as Shiner defeated Hallettsville 39-7 Friday night in Hallettsville to halt a three-game skid.The Comanches, who had not beaten the Brahmas since 2021, led 25-0 at halftime and outscored Hallettsville 14-7 in the second half.
-Sam Perez follows the Cardinal offensive line during a first-quarter carry. He ran for 170 yards and one touchdown. Photo by Mark Lube.

-Sam Perez follows the Cardinal offensive line during a first-quarter carry. He ran for 170 yards and one touchdown. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul football: St. Paul overcomes turnovers to edge KIPP 10-8

Mark Lube
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
St. Paul overcame several turnovers and lots of team speed as they  held off Sunnyside KIPP, 10-8, Saturday night at Comanche Stadium.The Cardinals committed four total turnovers: three lost fumbles and one interception.

Spikers get seventh overall at Schulenburg Tournament

Mark Lube
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Yoakum High School Volleyball Team went 3-5, won the silver bracket consolation and finished seventh of 16 teams at the Schulenburg Tournament.THURSDAY’S MATCHESThe Lady Bulldogs won two and lost one in pool play Thursday.

St. Joseph vs St. Michael-Weimar

News Staff
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The St. Joseph Tigers won against St. MichaelWeimar. Game 1: 25-14; Game 2: 17-25; Game 3 15-6.Kairi Corbell had 2 aces. Kaia Novicke made 2 aces, 1 assist, and 2 points. Heidi Barrera got 1 ace and 1 point. Haylee Ratley totaled 11 points, 8 aces, 1 kill, 1 assist, and 1 dig.
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