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Shiner softball: Shiner softball receives All-State awards

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Several members of the 2025 2ADII state finalist Shiner softball team received various All-State awards following the season.TSWA All-StateJunior Lauren Springfield was awarded Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) All-State Second Team as Designated Player/Designated Hitter/Flex.

Shiner, St. Paul football, volleyball, cross country:

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Shiner Comanches and St. Paul Cardinals start workouts  for fall sports this week.ShinerVolleyballThe Lady Comanches will open practice tomorrow (Friday) from 1-4 p.m.On Saturday, practice will go from 9-11:30 a.m.Workouts on Aug. 4-7 will be from 3:30-6:30 p.m.Shiner will scrimmage at Yoakum...
Members of the Texas Association of Sports Officials and the local Tri County Umpiring Chapter, has taken on a different project where they adopted a two-mile section of Highway 77-A (Yoakum highway) to pick up trash and debris along the roadway. Photo by Jimmy Appelt/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Members of the Texas Association of Sports Officials and the local Tri County Umpiring Chapter, has taken on a different project where they adopted a two-mile section of Highway 77-A (Yoakum highway) to pick up trash and debris along the roadway. Photo by Jimmy Appelt/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

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Local sports: Umpiring: Making sure the game is played fairly

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Baseball and softball umpires are the part of the game who make sure the rules are followed and the game is played fairly.
The Shiner Stars baseball team 12-year-old ran the table with seven wins and no losses in the Triple Crown World Series Title in South Carolina. Front row from left are Payten McCord, Nicholas Simper, Landon Chovanetz, Ryder Robinson, Kolt McFarlin and Ayden McCord; Back row from left are Stryker Owens, Jase Peters, Coach Cole Hybner, Easton McCain, Cullen Machicek, Evan Jahns, Alonzoe Saldana and Coach Blue Hybner. Standing in front of Coach Blue Hybner is bat boy Jake Simper.

The Shiner Stars baseball team 12-year-old ran the table with seven wins and no losses in the Triple Crown World Series Title in South Carolina. Front row from left are Payten McCord, Nicholas Simper, Landon Chovanetz, Ryder Robinson, Kolt McFarlin and Ayden McCord; Back row from left are Stryker Owens, Jase Peters, Coach Cole Hybner, Easton McCain, Cullen Machicek, Evan Jahns, Alonzoe Saldana and Coach Blue Hybner. Standing in front of Coach Blue Hybner is bat boy Jake Simper.

Local youth sports: Shiner Stars claim Triple Crown World Series Title in Myrtle Beach

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The Shiner Stars 12-year old baseball team has made headlines this summer after winning the prestigious Triple Crown World Series tournament held in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The team showcased remarkable skill and determination, finishing the tournament with a record of 7-0 and outscoring their opponents...
UHV redshirt freshman catcher Jackson Ulcak had 1.000 fielding percentage in the seven games he took part in during the 2025 season. Photo courtesy of UHV Athletics.

UHV redshirt freshman catcher Jackson Ulcak had 1.000 fielding percentage in the seven games he took part in during the 2025 season. Photo courtesy of UHV Athletics.

St. Paul baseball: Ulcak plays in seven games for Jags in ‘25

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
St. Paul 2023 graduate and University of Houston-Victoria redshirt freshman Jackson Ulcak took part in over six games for the Cougars during the 2025 season.In the third game of three-game series at home to open the season against Wiley (Texas), Ulcak was 0-for-1 at the plate, one flyout and one...
Connor Zaruba. Contributed photo.

Connor Zaruba. Contributed photo.

Connor Zaruba makes three starts

Mark Lube
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Yoakum High School Class of 2022 member and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) baseball player Connor Zaruba played eight games for the Bearkats during his redshirt junior year in 2025, following two seasons at McLennan Community College.In the second game of a three-game home series Feb. 15...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Adley Zappe hits a two-run single during the four-run fourth inning.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Adley Zappe hits a two-run single during the four-run fourth inning.

Major Girls headed to Waco

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
ROSENBERG – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars went unscathed in winning the Texas East State Tournament.Hallettsville defeated Sealy, 10-1, Monday evening to advance to the Southwest Regional Tournament in Waco.“The goal of this team has been and will continue to be one opponent, one game,...
Winners from the 2025 Shiner Half Moon Holiday 5K run from July 5. Photo courtesy of Amy Bishop.

Winners from the 2025 Shiner Half Moon Holiday 5K run from July 5. Photo courtesy of Amy Bishop.

Local sports: 2025 Half Moon Holiday 5K Run

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The annual Shiner Half Moon Holiday 5K run had around 60 participants. Overall female winner was Mackinly Kifer and overall male winner was Bryson Gibbs.
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