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CALDWELL’S DYLAN Carter intercepts a pass against Smithville last Friday in Smithville. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CALDWELL’S DYLAN Carter intercepts a pass against Smithville last Friday in Smithville. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Hornets fall 26-7 in finale at Smithville

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Caldwell had two backs rush for over 100 yards and cashed in on a long interception return to set up a scoring drive, but the Hornets lost their finale at Smithville last Friday 26-7. The Hornets finished 0-10 overall while Smithville improved to 3-7.
ETHAN JANAC is joined by his coach Meagan Mitchell at the state cross country meet.

ETHAN JANAC is joined by his coach Meagan Mitchell at the state cross country meet.

Janac places 61st at state meet, improves time

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
In a major improvement in a highly competitive race, Snook’s Ethan Janac shaved over two minutes off his time from last year and finished 61st out of 146 runners last weekend at the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock.
Lady Hornets fall to Burnet in Area

Lady Hornets fall to Burnet in Area

Lady Hornets fall to Burnet in Area

See V-ball 5b, Page
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
After last Monday’s bidistrict win over Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy (YWCPA) of Houston, the Lady Hornets traveled to Georgetown to take on Burnet in the area round of the UIL Class 4A Volleyball Playoffs.
Janac was the only Burleson County runner to qualify for the UIL State Cross Country Meet. And, last Saturday, he finished 61st out of 147 runners in the Class 2A boys race with a time of 17:47.60.

Janac was the only Burleson County runner to qualify for the UIL State Cross Country Meet. And, last Saturday, he finished 61st out of 147 runners in the Class 2A boys race with a time of 17:47.60.

Ethan Janac

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Janac was the only Burleson County runner to qualify for the UIL State Cross Country Meet. And, last Saturday, he finished 61st out of 147 runners in the Class 2A boys race with a time of 17:47.60.
During the Lady Hornet area match against Burnet, Toney led Caldwell at the net with eight kills and two blocks.

During the Lady Hornet area match against Burnet, Toney led Caldwell at the net with eight kills and two blocks.

Kysen Toney

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
During the Lady Hornet area match against Burnet, Toney led Caldwell at the net with eight kills and two blocks.
KEITH CRAWFORD OF Somerville carries the ball against Falls City. Somerville lost to the Beavers 33-22. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

KEITH CRAWFORD OF Somerville carries the ball against Falls City. Somerville lost to the Beavers 33-22. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
RANGERS WIN IT -- Let’s start by giving a big shout-out to the Texas Rangers for beating the Arizona Diamondbacks by winning 4 of the 5 games played in the World Series. It didn’t even get close to Game 7, with the Rangers taking care of business right away.
THE SOMERVILLE HIGH School Band performs at halftime of the Somerville-Falls City game last Friday in Somerville.

THE SOMERVILLE HIGH School Band performs at halftime of the Somerville-Falls City game last Friday in Somerville.

THE SOMERVILLE HIGH School Band

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
THE SOMERVILLE HIGH School Band performs at halftime of the Somerville-Falls City game last Friday in Somerville.
Lady Hornets advance to Area round of UIL Class 4A volleyball playoffs

Lady Hornets advance to Area round of UIL Class 4A volleyball playoffs

Lady Hornets advance to Area round of UIL Class 4A volleyball playoffs

Denise Squier
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Under first-year head volleyball coach Wendy Weiss, the Lady Hornets made the playoffs, won their bi-district match and have advanced to the Area round. Though, “first-year volleyball coach” is a stretch, considering the tenure Weiss has had in Caldwell.
E.J. ROGERS fights through this Giddings defender for yardage last Friday in Caldwell. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

E.J. ROGERS fights through this Giddings defender for yardage last Friday in Caldwell. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell battles well but falls to Giddings 29-14

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Caldwell’s new defensive look, implemented in the Cuero loss last week, looked better in last Friday’s 29-14 home loss to Giddings, keeping the Hornets in the game and giving them a chance.
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