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Sam Houston State University pitcher and 2022 St. Paul graduate Zak Johnson throws a pitch in the April 29 home game against Baylor, one of his 21 appearances for the Bearkats during the 2025 season. Photo courtesy of Sarah Kronschnabl.

Sam Houston State University pitcher and 2022 St. Paul graduate Zak Johnson throws a pitch in the April 29 home game against Baylor, one of his 21 appearances for the Bearkats during the 2025 season. Photo courtesy of Sarah Kronschnabl.

St. Paul baseball: Zak Johnson appears in 21 games for Bearkat baseball

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
St. Paul 2022 graduate Zak Johnson, a junior who transferred in from Temple Junior College, made 21 appearances for the Bearkat baseball team in the 2025 season.Sam Houston State went 12-43 overall, 6-21 in conference play, a 9-21 home record, 2-19 on the road and 1-3 mark at neutral sites.Johnson...
Shiner graduate and Texas A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) attempts to make a stop during the 2023 Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State during his freshman season. Brooks played every game in his sophomore year in 2024 for the Aggies. Photo courtesy of Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics.

Shiner graduate and Texas A&M defensive back Dalton Brooks (25) attempts to make a stop during the 2023 Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State during his freshman season. Brooks played every game in his sophomore year in 2024 for the Aggies. Photo courtesy of Craig Bisacre/Texas A&M Athletics.

Shiner football:Dalton Brooks plays in all games for Aggie football

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Shiner 2022 graduate Dalton Brooks saw action in every game on defense and/or special teams during his sophomore year in the 2024 season for SEC member Texas A&M.He played in the season and  the home opener Aug. 31 against Notre Dame with the Aggies falling 23-13.In the home Sept. 7 game against...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Alex Grahmann pitches against West Columbia July 1.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Alex Grahmann pitches against West Columbia July 1.

Major Boys drop 2 games in Section 4 Tourney

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
KARNES CITY – The Hallettsville Major League All Stars’ season came to an end with two straight losses in the Section 3 Tournament Tuesday, July 1.The All Stars led West Columbia 4-0 Tuesday, July 1 before everything went haywire.West Columbia scored six runs in the fifth inning and went on to...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Shortstop Macyn Wimberly fields a ground ball in Sunday’s victory over Sinton.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Shortstop Macyn Wimberly fields a ground ball in Sunday’s victory over Sinton.

Major Girls win Section 4 Tourney

Chuck Grafe
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
KARNES CITY – Good pitching, defense and hitting carried the Hallettsville Major League girls to the Section 4 Tournament championship in the games played at Drs.
Half Moon Holidays Tennis Tournament. Men’s Doubles Runners-Up are Wade Johnson,Sr. (left) and Wade Johnson,Jr. (second from left). Men’s Doubles Champions are Carson Brown (second from right) and Zach Sims (right). Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson.

Half Moon Holidays Tennis Tournament. Men’s Doubles Runners-Up are Wade Johnson,Sr. (left) and Wade Johnson,Jr. (second from left). Men’s Doubles Champions are Carson Brown (second from right) and Zach Sims (right). Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson.

Local sports: Shiner Half Moon Tennis Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Shiner Women’s United Tennis League hosted the 4th annual Half Moon Holidays Doubles Tennis Tournament. This year included men’s doubles as well as  women’s doubles.
Junior defensive lineman Doug Brooks in action for the Javelinas during the 2024 season. Photo courtesy of TAMUK Athletic Department.

Junior defensive lineman Doug Brooks in action for the Javelinas during the 2024 season. Photo courtesy of TAMUK Athletic Department.

Shiner football: Doug Brooks, Tyler Palmer see action in TAMUK 2024 season

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Shiner graduates Tyler Palmer (2021) and Doug Brooks (2022) each played some in the 2024 season for the Javelina football team.The Javelinas were 7-4 and 6-3 in conference play, 3-3 at home and 4-1 on the road.Doug BrooksBrooks took part in several games during the 2024 season of Texas A&M...

MLB wins Dist. Title

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Hallettsville Major League baseball advanced to the Sectional Tournament by sweeping New Braunfels Red.Alex Grahmann pitched a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory on Monday, June 23 in Lockhart.Grahmann gave up five hits, no walks and struck out six in going the distance.

8U wins Title

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Hallettsville 8U All Stars won the District 31 championship with 10-4 victory over New Braunfels White in Yoakum Tuesday, June 17.Hallettsville scored five runs in the top of the first inning. Grayson Fletcher was safe on an error, and Rhett Sklar singled.
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