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3 in a row? No problem!

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
It was just about etched in stone before the Sacred Heart Indianettes’ 2026 season even began.The Indianettes fashioned a 28-8 record with most of the losses coming to UIL schools.In the Ganado-El Campo Tournament, they defeated El Campo and lost to eventual state champion Ganado.
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11U All-Star report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
NEW BRAUNFELS – The 11U Hallettsville AllStars went undefeated in the District 31 East Zone Tournament.In the opening game Monday, June 1, Hallettsville defeated Floresville 19-1.The locals scored 13 runs in the second inning on the way to the win.Jace New doubled to drive in a run.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Brax Threadgill slides safely into third during the victory over Gonzales.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Brax Threadgill slides safely into third during the victory over Gonzales.

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Major boys advance to finals

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars advanced to the finals of the District 31 Major League (11-12) East Zone Tournament with a 10-2 victory over Shiner Monday evening.With the victory, Hallettsville stayed undefeated in the tournament.Three pitchers turned in yeoman service.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Heidi Rother steals second in the Gonzales victory

Photo by Chuck Grafe Heidi Rother steals second in the Gonzales victory

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Major girls take 2 easy wins

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Hallettsville has been a model of consistency in the first two games of the Major League (11-12) District 31 East Zone Tournament here.Hallettsville scored 21 runs in both games in wins over Floresville and Gonzales.
The Shiner Stars 14U baseball team poses with the PG Super Regional NIT Champions banner. Photo courtesy of Shiner Stars Baseball.

The Shiner Stars 14U baseball team poses with the PG Super Regional NIT Champions banner. Photo courtesy of Shiner Stars Baseball.

Local youth sports:Shiner Stars 14U baseball earns regional NIT championship

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Shiner Stars 14U brought home the championship from the PG Houston Super Regional NIT May 22-24. This group showed up in every phase of the game. Pitching and defense were locked in all weekend, and the bats did their job too.
The Shiner Junior softball players and coaches/managers stand for the national anthem. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

The Shiner Junior softball players and coaches/managers stand for the national anthem. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.

Local youth sports: Shiner LL All-Stars report- Junior softball wins two

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Shiner Little League teams were in action last week and over the weekend.Junior SoftballShiner defeated Poth 14-3 on Friday to start off the tournament.Avery Colman drove in four runs on three hits to lead Shiner at the plate.
Bode Werner

Bode Werner

Shiner baseball: Comanche hardballers have two make All-State

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The regional-finalists Shiner baseball team had several players win All-District and All-State awards.All-StateSenior Jake Simper made Second-Team Second base and senior  Landyn Pohler made Third Team Pitcher.All-DistrictThe Comanches had two players receive special awards.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Granger Clark was one of the three pitchers used in the loss to Lockhart.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Granger Clark was one of the three pitchers used in the loss to Lockhart.

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Lockhart defeats 8s in walk-off fashion

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
YOAKUM –Marcus Hassonn scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fifth and final inning to give Lockhart a 6-5 win over Hallettsville in the 8-year old District 31 East Zone Tournament Tuesday night to eliminate the locals.Hallettsville gave up a one-run lead going into the final inning.
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