Sports

Moulton cross country: Kittens place fifth in Yoakum CC meet

The Moulton varsity cross-country teams kicked off their season at the Yoakum Bullgog Invitational on Saturday with the girls placing fifth.Varsity Girls (1.5 miles)The Kittens recorded 102 points and were led by Ava Olivarez, who earned a top 10 finish with eighth in 10 minutes, 28.3 seconds.

Brahmas go to Marion

The Hallettsville Brahmas will scrimmage Marion for the upteenth time in Marion Thursday starting at 6 p.m. with the JV.The Bulldogs are picked second in District 13, Division I.Marion went to the area round of the playoffs last season and had a 5-7 record.

Indian Classic Aug. 30

The Annual Indian Teacher Appreciation Open Golf Classic is Saturday, Aug. 30 at Hallettsville’s Municipal Golf Course.The format is a three-person scramble with one tee time at 9:30 a.m.Everyone is invited to register to golf, make a cash donation or join in fun and fellowship.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Kenzie Chance sets during the scrimmage in Yoakum Friday..

Photo by Chuck Grafe Kenzie Chance sets during the scrimmage in Yoakum Friday..

Indianettes scrimmage in Yoakum

Sacred Heart Indianette coach Wanda Orsak said her team had some highs and lows in the scrimmage at Yoakum Friday.“We looked really good against Shiner and Austin Hyde Park, but were sluggish against Yoakum - they played at a faster pace than us.

Indians travel to Pettus

The Sacred Heart Indians practiced in pads for the first time Thursday morning.“Great first day in pads,” head coach Rodney Dowell said. “We have to improve on our timing and speed.“We have a great coaching staff and a bunch of great kids.
 Avery Pesek and Kim Pesek (Doubles Second Place). Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson.

Avery Pesek and Kim Pesek (Doubles Second Place). Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson.

Local sports: Tennis Xperience/SWUTL tournament results

San Marcos Tennis Xperience, led by Mike Martinez, collaborated with the Shiner Women’s United Tennis League to host the first ever UTR tennis tournament in Shiner at Green-Dickson Park on July 25th. UTR is a rating system which aims to allow players to find level-based matches.
Contributed photo From left, Chloe Grahmann and Paelyn Etzler played a big part in Columbus winning the Jr. Little League World Series.

Contributed photo From left, Chloe Grahmann and Paelyn Etzler played a big part in Columbus winning the Jr. Little League World Series.

Columbus wins Jr. League World Title

With the help of two girls from Sacred Heart Catholic School, the Columbus Jr. League AllStars defeated Evergreen Park, Ill. 2-0 Saturday in the title game in the tournament held in Kirkland, Wash.Paelyn Etzler pitched a two-hitter, walked one and struck out 11 in going the distance.