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Riley Haas during the win over Round Top-Carmine Dec. 4. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Riley Haas during the win over Round Top-Carmine Dec. 4. Chuck Grafe/ Tribune-Herald

Indians 51, Tribe 32

After not playing for almost a month, the Sacred Heart Indians had to shake off some rust and did so with a 51-32 win over the Bastrop Tribe here Tuesday. Jan. 7Andrew Steffek led the victory with 14 points and Hudson Kutac scored 13 points.
Alaina Halata scored 10 points in the loss to Industrial. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Alaina Halata scored 10 points in the loss to Industrial. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

LB snap two-game skid with victory over Palacios

The Hallettsville Lady Brahmas snapped a twogame losing streak with a 55-39 victory over Palacios here Friday night.The LB finished the first half of District 25-AAA play with a 4-3 record and visited Rice Consolidated Tuesday.
Lauren Springfield (center) and a couple of teammates go through a practice session. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Lauren Springfield (center) and a couple of teammates go through a practice session. Photo courtesy of Howard Esse.

Shiner softball: Defending 2A state softball champions open practice

The defending 2A state softball champions Lady Comanches recently began pre-season practices for the upcoming season . Shiner is set to scrimmage at Cuero on Jan. 28. First regular-season game is Feb. 11 at home to Nixon-Smiley. 
Mixed Doubles Champions, Marco Lara and Hilary Pesek and runners up Tyler Hemphill and Lillian Steen. Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson.

Mixed Doubles Champions, Marco Lara and Hilary Pesek and runners up Tyler Hemphill and Lillian Steen. Photo courtesy of Courtney Johnson.

Local sports: Shiner Women’s United Tennis League hosts New Year’s Day Tournament

Shiner Women’s United Tennis League hosted the Deck the Halls with Tennis Balls doubles tournament on New Year’s Day. Twelve teams competed for the top spots. Future tournaments are in the works. For more information, follow this league on instagram @swut.

St. Paul boys basketball: St. Paul 68, Victoria Gators 29

St. Paul scored 23 points in each of the third and fourth quarters to help score a 68-29 over Victoria Gators at home on Friday.St. Paul and the Gators tied 8-8 after the first quarter and St. Paul grabbed the lead with a 14-7 second-quarter run.St.
Jared Werner battles for a better position in Shiner’s game at home to Schulenburg on Friday. Photo by Mark Lube.

Jared Werner battles for a better position in Shiner’s game at home to Schulenburg on Friday. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner boys basketball: Comanches fall to ‘Horns, defeat Ganado in district action

The Shiner Comanches missed some open shots early in the game and it proved to be one of the snares.The Comanches came up short to Schulenburg 53-33 at home Friday; it was Shiner’s first district setback.The Shiner shooting woes gave a boost to the Shorthorns.
Kailey Boedeker moves the ball up court while searching for passing options. Photo by Mark Lube.

Kailey Boedeker moves the ball up court while searching for passing options. Photo by Mark Lube.

Shiner girls basketball: Shiner girls beat ‘Horns, Ganado

The Lady Comanches improved on rebounding and were diverse on offense in a 56-32 win over Schulenburg Friday at home.Morgan Lenehan led Shiner with 20 point and three treys, complimented by 15 points by Callie Sevcik and Kailey Boedeker notching two triples and 10 points.