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Carter Chilek puts up a shot Feb. 4 at Sacred Heart. Photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

Carter Chilek puts up a shot Feb. 4 at Sacred Heart. Photo courtesy of Chuck Grafe/Hallettsville Tribune-Herald.

St. Paul boys basketball: Cards pick up two wins, qualify for playoffs

In the fourth quarter, St. Paul had a 12-point lead against Victoria Faith Academy and looked set for victory.The visiting Cougars had other ideas and went on a 9-4 run during the final 15 points of the game but St. Paul hung on for a 60-53 in the regular-season finale Friday at home.
Hudson Kutac, left, in the Bracken Christian game. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Hudson Kutac, left, in the Bracken Christian game. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Tribe dealt back to back losses

The Sacred Heart Indians were handed back-toback TAPPS District 5 Division IV losses last week, the latest a 61-59 verdict Friday at Victoria Faith Academy.The Indians defeated the Cougars 59-48 here Jan. 17.Faith Academy won despite a 26-point, 14-rebound performance by Andrew Steffek.
Jack Amsden (0) fights for a rebound vs. Industrial. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Jack Amsden (0) fights for a rebound vs. Industrial. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Brahmas defeat Tigers in OT

The Hallettsville Brahmas ended a four-game losing streak with a 44-42 overtime victory over Tidehaven in a District 25-AAA here Tuesday, Jan. 30.The Brahmas outscored the Tigers 4-2 in the OT period.The Brahmas had a 17-9 lead after the first period and led 29-25 lead at the intermission.
Addison Matula (13) makes a steal with Industrial’s Deziree Evans in pursuit. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Addison Matula (13) makes a steal with Industrial’s Deziree Evans in pursuit. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

LB playoff Hopes put on hold

After knocking off stateranked Tidehaven three days before, the Hallettsville฀Lady฀Brahmas฀could฀ not stand success in losing to Vanderbilt Industrial, 46-30, in a District 25-AAA game here FridayA win over the Cobras would have clinched a playoff berth.
Allie Clark on defense against Bracken Christian.. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Allie Clark on defense against Bracken Christian.. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

'Nettes pick up two District wins

The Sacred Heart Indianettes defeated two TAPPS District 5 Division IV opponents last week to set up the showdown with St. Paul which was played Tuesday night.SH downed Bulverde Bracken Christian School 41-29 here Tuesday, Jan. 30.
Jared Werner prepares to shoot a free throw in the first half of the Weimar game.  Photo by Mark Lube.

Jared Werner prepares to shoot a free throw in the first half of the Weimar game. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner boys basketball: Shiner defeats Ganado, edged by WHS

WEIMAR —  The Shiner Comanches were about three or four minutes or so from pulling off the sweep against Weimar.The Comanches had the lead on the scoreboard for the  majority of the game and led by six entering the final quarter.