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Micah Carson fights his way to the paint against Flatonia. Photo by Mark Lube.

Micah Carson fights his way to the paint against Flatonia. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner boys basketball: Flatonia pulls away from Shiner in second half

Mark Lube
Thursday, February 2, 2023
FLATONIA — In the second district game against Flatonia,  the Comanches gave the Bulldogs a lot to handle. Especially in the first half as Flatonia led just 27-24 at halftime but went on a 41-28 run in the second half to down Shiner 68-52 Jan. 31 in Flatonia.
Megan Winkenwerder fires a pass to a teammate. Photo by Mark Lube.

Megan Winkenwerder fires a pass to a teammate. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches secure district title with win at Flatonia

Mark Lube
Thursday, February 2, 2023
FLATONIA— Playing in Flatonia is never an easy task for the Lady Comanches. Shiner met that challenge head on to deliver a 50-35 win over the Lady Bulldogs on Jan. 31 and that victory improved Shiner to 10-0 in district and sealed up the district championship and No. 1 playoff seed.
Avery Pesek moves the ball downcourt against the Lady Hawks. Photo by Mark Lube.

Avery Pesek moves the ball downcourt against the Lady Hawks. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul girls basketball: Lady Cards handle Kerrville OLH 73-23

Mark Lube
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Every Lady Cardinal got in on the action Thursday at home against Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills. A total of 13 players for St. Paul got in the scorebook, led by Julia Machacek who bagged 19 points.
Micah Carson heads for the paint in the second half against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

Micah Carson heads for the paint in the second half against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner boys basketball: Shiner gets job done against Wildcats 50-43

Mark Lube
Friday, January 27, 2023
After a 34-34 tie after three and trailing briefly in the fourth quarter, Shiner dug down deep. The Comanches battled and found a way to win in a 50-43 decision Jan. 24 at home against Bloomington. “They won’t all be pretty,” Shiner head coach Jeff Akin said of the Comanche win.
Morgan Lenehan gets close to the basket in the first quarter against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

Morgan Lenehan gets close to the basket in the first quarter against Bloomington. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner girls basketball: Lady Comanches scoot past Bloomington 32-13

Mark Lube
Friday, January 27, 2023
The Shiner Lady Comanches used plenty of rebounding and defense to remain unbeaten in district. Shiner held off the Bloomington Lady Wildcats, 32-12, to complete the season sweep Jan. 24 at home.
Sam Perez puts up a first-half shot as an Saints player applies some defensive pressure. Perez contributed three points. Photo by Mark Lube.

Sam Perez puts up a first-half shot as an Saints player applies some defensive pressure. Perez contributed three points. Photo by Mark Lube.

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St. Paul boys basketball: San Juan beats Cards 64-49

Mark Lube
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Having lost by just a few points the first time around against Austin San Juan,  St. Paul  was sure they could run with them again. “After the game at their place in December, we felt we could compete with them,” Cardinals head coach Ryan Geiger said.
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