Sports

Snook gets close win over Iola, still has playoff hopes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Snook Bluejays defeated Iola 38-38 on Feb. 6, on a last-second shot to keep their playoff hopes alive despite falling to rival Somerville 78-36 on Friday at home.The Bluejays, 10-19 overall, still had a shot at a fourth place playoff berth if they could defeat Burton on Tuesday night, Feb.
JUSTIN HRUSKA takes a shot against Mumford. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JUSTIN HRUSKA takes a shot against Mumford. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Snook struggles in losses to Mumford, Normangee

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Snook Bluejays fell to league leader Mumford 73-34 last Friday in Mumford. The Bluejays, who also lost a 58-46 home game on Jan. 30, to Normangee, fell to 1-6 in district play and 9-18 overall.
‘We still have it!’

‘We still have it!’

‘We still have it!’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Though the final score didn’t matter, both Lady Hornet teams gave it their all in the annual Lady Hornet Alumni Softball Game. The game was Saturday, with the current team taking on former players -- including members from the state tournament team and several regional finalists.
Hornets hold on for 66-65 win at Taylor

Hornets hold on for 66-65 win at Taylor

Hornets hold on for 66-65 win at Taylor

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Caldwell Hornets, shaking off a disappointing 71-55 home loss to Manor New Tech on Jan. 29, kept its composure on defense in the final seconds and pulled out a 66-65 road win over Taylor last Friday.
RILEY BROADDUS tries to find the basket as Anaya Fowler defends during the Caldwell-New Tech game last Tuesday night.

RILEY BROADDUS tries to find the basket as Anaya Fowler defends during the Caldwell-New Tech game last Tuesday night.

Lady Hornets beat New Tech 49-11

Denise Squier
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Lady Hornets celebrated Parent’s Night with a 49-11 win over Manor New Tech last Tuesday at Hornet Gym. Caldwell was led by Chassidy Rogers with 15 points. Riley Broaddus added 12 for the Lady Hornets.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
ONE MORE GAME It’s getting down to the nitty-gritty in the NFL, with the Super Bowl the only game left on tap. So, which team is going to win? The San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs? Yes, those are your only two choices.
SNOOK’S ALEXIS MACIK is double-teamed by Mumford’s Senovia Tisdale and Olivia Rodriguez during the Snook-Mumford game on Friday in Mumford. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SNOOK’S ALEXIS MACIK is double-teamed by Mumford’s Senovia Tisdale and Olivia Rodriguez during the Snook-Mumford game on Friday in Mumford. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Lady Jay bball falls to Normangee, Mumford

Denise Squier
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Lady Jays had a tough week last week, falling at home to Normangee and on the road to Mumford. Last Tuesday, Snook hosted Normangee, falling to the Lady Panthers 37-22. Normangee jumped out to an early12-3 lead in the first quarter and extended its lead to 23-8 by halftime.

Lady Yeguas fall to Iola, Burton

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Lady Yeguas lost two district games last week. On Tuesday, Somerville lost at home to Burton 73-20. On Friday, the Lady Yeguas were on the road, falling to the Lady Bulldogs 57-16. Somerville was scheduled to finish its season at home on Tuesday, Feb. 6, hosting Normangee.

Yeguas win big over Iola, Burton, get to 6-1

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Somerville Yeguas breezed past Iola 77-30 and Burton 76-48 in district games last week, improving to 6-1 heading into the final three-game stretch and another shot at Mumford. The Yeguas, 22-6 overall, remain in second place behind Mumford, who is unbeaten in district play.
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