The Tribune’s selects its Top 10 Sports Stories in 2025

From state track and field titles, to personal milestones, it’s been a great year for Burleson County teams and athletes
  • CALDWELL’S DYLAN Chapman is pictured serving at the Caldwell Classic Varsity Tennis Tournament in 2025. Chapman competed at the UIL Class 4A State Tennis Tournament, earning a spot on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports of 2025 list. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    CALDWELL’S DYLAN Chapman is pictured serving at the Caldwell Classic Varsity Tennis Tournament in 2025. Chapman competed at the UIL Class 4A State Tennis Tournament, earning a spot on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports of 2025 list. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
  • THE JUMBOTRON AT Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas-Austin shows Somerville’s Jeremy Vela placing first in the boys Class 2A high jump at the UIL State Track & Field Meet. Vela’s story tops this year’s list of Top 10 Sports Stories for 2025. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    THE JUMBOTRON AT Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas-Austin shows Somerville’s Jeremy Vela placing first in the boys Class 2A high jump at the UIL State Track & Field Meet. Vela’s story tops this year’s list of Top 10 Sports Stories for 2025. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
  • LONGTIME LADY HORNET softball coach Wendy Weiss was honored during 2025 by Caldwell ISD and the Caldwell community renaming the Lady Hornet’s softball field “Weiss Field.” Pictured is Caldwell Assistant Athletic Director Jane Anne Giese giving the official dedication speech for the field’s new name. The renaming of the field was one of the top sports stories in The Tribune in 2025. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
    LONGTIME LADY HORNET softball coach Wendy Weiss was honored during 2025 by Caldwell ISD and the Caldwell community renaming the Lady Hornet’s softball field “Weiss Field.” Pictured is Caldwell Assistant Athletic Director Jane Anne Giese giving the official dedication speech for the field’s new name. The renaming of the field was one of the top sports stories in The Tribune in 2025. Tribune photo by Denise Squier
  • SNOOK’S BARRETT Dudensing placing 65th at the UIL Cross Country State Championships in boys Class 2A in November earned him a place on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2025 list. His time of 18:29.2 placed him in the top half of the 152 runners in the Class 2A boys race.
    SNOOK’S BARRETT Dudensing placing 65th at the UIL Cross Country State Championships in boys Class 2A in November earned him a place on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2025 list. His time of 18:29.2 placed him in the top half of the 152 runners in the Class 2A boys race.
  • CALDWELL HIGH School student Josh Heiman-Flanders won first place at the 2025 East Region Special Olympics Bowling Competition. His story is Number 10 on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories for 2025 list.
    CALDWELL HIGH School student Josh Heiman-Flanders won first place at the 2025 East Region Special Olympics Bowling Competition. His story is Number 10 on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories for 2025 list.
    A new year is already here, and the last 12 months have served up so many unforgettable sports moments. How do you narrow them down to just 10?Wins may be the one thing that will stick in your mind, but any sports fan will tell you that the game and the memories you make can contain so much more.There were great triumphs, like Rory Mc-Ilroy finally breaking through at the Masters ...

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