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Hornet soccer places second in Rice Raider Soccer Tournament

Hornet soccer places second in Rice Raider Soccer Tournament

Hornet soccer places second in Rice Raider Soccer Tournament

The Caldwell Hornet soccer team went 3-1-1 last week, placing second at the Rice Raider Soccer Tournament and winning a hard fought come-from-behind game at home against Hearne. The Hornets won their tournament group with four points, going 1-0-1.
CALDWELL’S CHASSIDY ROGERS chases down the ball during the Lady Hornets’ 50-36 home loss to Giddings on Friday.

CALDWELL’S CHASSIDY ROGERS chases down the ball during the Lady Hornets’ 50-36 home loss to Giddings on Friday.

Hornets beat Taylor, Giddings, get to 3-1

The Caldwell Hornets got two huge district victories last week, winning at Taylor 65-56 on Jan. 9 in their first win over the Ducks in 17 meetings and surging late at home on Friday against Giddings to win 55-34.

Snook struggles on defense in 52-32 Normangee loss

The Snook Bluejays struggled defensively in a 52-32 road loss to Normangee last Friday in their district opener. Snook fell to 8-13 overall. The Bluejays trailed 9-4 in the first quarter and slumped in the second as Normangee went on a 15-8 run for a 2412 halftime lead.
Against Hearne last Tuesday, Jaimes was instrumental in the Hornet comefrom- behind 5-3 win, scoring three goals in eight minutes (60th, 63rd and 68th minutes of play).

Against Hearne last Tuesday, Jaimes was instrumental in the Hornet comefrom- behind 5-3 win, scoring three goals in eight minutes (60th, 63rd and 68th minutes of play).

Benjamin Jaimes

Against Hearne last Tuesday, Jaimes was instrumental in the Hornet comefrom-behind 5-3 win, scoring three goals in eight minutes (60th, 63rd and 68th minutes of play).
Crawford scored a season-high 44 points to lead the Yeguas’ offense against Burton in their district opener on Friday. In addition, he had 15 rebounds, nine steals, four assists and seven threepointers.

Crawford scored a season-high 44 points to lead the Yeguas’ offense against Burton in their district opener on Friday. In addition, he had 15 rebounds, nine steals, four assists and seven threepointers.

Keith Crawford

Crawford scored a season-high 44 points to lead the Yeguas’ offense against Burton in their district opener on Friday. In addition, he had 15 rebounds, nine steals, four assists and seven threepointers.
CALDWELL’S AVELYNN O’RILEY fights with two Giddings players during the Lady Hornets home loss last Friday night at Hornet Gym.

CALDWELL’S AVELYNN O’RILEY fights with two Giddings players during the Lady Hornets home loss last Friday night at Hornet Gym.

Yeguas’ defense stifling in 92-49 win at Burton

Somerville is hitting its stride at exactly the right time, soaring to a 92-49 win last Friday at Burton in the district opener. The Yeguas, using an overpowering, man defense, improved to 17-5 overall in one of its best starts and strongest games in recent history.

Lady Yeguas lose two in district play

The Lady Yeguas lost two district games last week. On Tuesday, Somerville hosted Mumford, losing to the Lady Mustangs 61-8. On Friday, the Lady Yeguas were on the road in Burton, falling to the Lady Panthers 78-16. Kylie Neuendorff led Somerville’s scoring with seven points.

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Heads up! Soccer season kicks off

Heads up! Soccer season kicks off

Heads up! Soccer season kicks off

The Caldwell Hornet soccer team began its 2024 season last Tuesday on the road in Bellville, falling 2-0 to the Brahmas. Bellville scored both of its goals in the second half after a strong defensive showing from both teams.