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Yoakum boys basketball: Columbus edged 'Dogs in OT 57-56

The Yoakum Bulldogs were ahead 37-29 going into the fourth quarter Jan. 24 at Columbus when the Cardinals rallied with a 20-12 run to force overtime and then slightly outscored the ‘Dogs 8-7 for a 57-56 nail bitter.

Yoakum boys basketball: Brahmas survive Bulldogs 55-51

In recent games, Yoakum has been in a position for a win but unable to close the deal.   Last Friday at home against the Hallettsville Brahmas,  the Bulldogs had a 51-47 lead with just under three minutes left in the game. The Brahmas went on a 8-0 run to take a 55-51 victory.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady Bulldogs edge Hallettsville in thriller

It was a no-holds barred affair when Hallettsville Lady Brahmas visited Yoakum on Friday. The Lady Bulldogs pulled off a small fourth-quarter rally to take a 38-36 win. “From start to finish, on both offense and defense, “ Lady Bulldogs head coach Ashton Phillips said.

Yoakum boys basketball: Bulldogs put together good win against Rice

The Yoakum Bulldogs put together a great game performance in a 72-54 win over Rice at home Jan. 17. It was the second district win in three games for the team. “That was one of our best games this season,” Yoakum head coach Gary Garvin said. “We hustled and we got after it.

Yoakum boys powerlifting: Bulldogs compete in TSS meet in San Antonio

The Yoakum boys powerlfiting team opened the season at the Texas Strength Systems UTSA Invitational last Thursday in San Antonio. Jack Meyer was third in the 198-pound class with a total of 880, 320 squat, 205 bench press and 355 deadlift.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady Dogs romp over Rice 62-22

The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs used a total-team effort for their third straight district win. Jayana Phillips netted 17 points and Olivia Fojt added 10 points as Yoakum downed the Rice Lady Raiders 62-22 Jan. 17 at Bulldog Gymnasium. “We played as a team.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady Bulldogs snare Lady Cobras 51-44

Jayana Phillips sank two dozen points and Destiny Rios dropped in 13 points to lead  the Lady Bulldogs to a 51-44 district win at Industrial on Friday. Yoakum took a narrow 12-10 lead at the end of the first quarter and Industrial went on a 11-7 run in the second quarter to lead 21-19 at halftime.

Yoakum girls basketball: Lady Bulldogs won both two district games last week

The Lady Bulldogs picked up wins in both district games from last week. Yoakum 59, Palacios 42 Jayana Phillips and Destiny Rios each scored 14 points in the Lady ‘’Dogs 59-42 win at Palacios Jan. 10.

Yoakum volleyball: Phillips win All-State Honorable Mention

Sophomore volleyball member Jayana Phillips received Class 3A Honorable Mention on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association  All-State Volleyball Team that was recently released. Phillips helped guide the Lady Bulldogs to a historic season with an appearance in the regional championship match.

Yoakum girls soccer: Lady 'Dogs win 4-0 against Port Lavaca Calhoun

The Yoakum Lady Bulldogs soccer team picked up a non-district home win against Port Lavaca Calhoun on Jan. 10 with a 4-0 victory. Daphne Oviedo converted twice from the penalty spot, and Rubi Martinez and Jackie Melendez each scored a goal.