Sports

Indians travel to Pettus

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Sacred Heart Indians practiced in pads for the first time Thursday morning.“Great first day in pads,” head coach Rodney Dowell said.
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

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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.
Carson Schuette

Carson Schuette

Shiner baseball: Shiner baseball has three win All-State

News Staff
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
A trio of 2025 Shiner baseball players received spots on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) All-State 2A team.Junior Jake Simper tied with Thorndale senior Gunner Ferguson for Third Team Second Baseman.Junior Charlie Clifford was named Honorable Mention Pitcher and senior Carson...
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

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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.Columbus scored...
LANIE HAAS

LANIE HAAS

SH volleyball

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Sacred Heart Indianettes started practice Monday morning with 27 players.“I thought the girls came out with a positive and work-hard attitude,” head coach Wanda Orsak said.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Jans Henke works on her serve during the Saturday morning practice.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Jans Henke works on her serve during the Saturday morning practice.

Lady Brahma volleyball

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas began practice Saturday with 38 players.Coach Courtney Olbert will try to steer the ship in the right direction after three-straight seasons in missing the playoffs.“Our goal, of course, is to make the playoffs,” Olbert said.
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Dowell conducts first practice

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Sacred Heart Indians hit the practice field for the first time Monday morning with 28 players attending the first practice.Also known as the “Blue Wave,” the Indians will run the Gun Wing T offense this fall.“Me and the coaches are extremely proud of the kids’ effort and attempt to learn a new...
Photo by Chuck Grafe The Brahmas stretch before the Monday evening workout.

Photo by Chuck Grafe The Brahmas stretch before the Monday evening workout.

75 attend first Brahma workout

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Seventy-five (75) Hallettsville Brahmas reported for the first day of practice Monday evening. The numbers are up from 65 a year ago.“We have a significant jump from last year numbers,” head coach Levi Montgomery said. “This year we will be able to field two subvarsity teams.
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