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AVELYNN O’RILEY looks to pass the ball during the Caldwell-Lexington game at the Snook Lady Jays Basketball Tournament.

AVELYNN O’RILEY looks to pass the ball during the Caldwell-Lexington game at the Snook Lady Jays Basketball Tournament.

Lady Hornets fall to Mumford, play in Snook Tournament

Last Tuesday night, Nov. 28, the Lady Hornets traveled to Mumford, falling to the Lady Mustangs 60-27. Mumford went into Tuesday night’s game undefeated. Riley Broaddus led the Lady Hornets in scoring with nine points. Freshman Ireland Morgan also had a solid offensive game, scoring six points.
ALEXIS MACIK is triple-teamed by Hearne during the Snook Lady Jay Basketball Tournament. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

ALEXIS MACIK is triple-teamed by Hearne during the Snook Lady Jay Basketball Tournament. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Jays go 2-3 in Snook Tourney

The Lady Jays earned wins over Caldwell and Hearne at the Snook Lady Jay Basketball Tournament last week. In the first game of the tournament on Thursday, Snook hosted fellow Burleson County team -- the Lady Hornets, winning a close game 27-24.

Sports Corner

GOODBYEBIG12--The Longhorns said farewell to the Big 12 and adios to the #18 Oklahoma State Cowboys in a 49-21 beatdown in the league’s championship game in Arlington on Saturday.

Lady Yeguas fall to Royal, Hempstead

The Somerville Lady Yeguas hosted Brookshire- Royal on Friday, losing 52-10. Last Tuesday, Somerville traveled to Hempstead, falling 51-12. In the game against Hempstead, Vivianna Munuz led Somerville in scoring with six points.
TERRANCE PRESTON, Somerville’s new head basketball coach, talks to his players during a timeout in the Caldwell game.

TERRANCE PRESTON, Somerville’s new head basketball coach, talks to his players during a timeout in the Caldwell game.

Yeguas improve to 2-1 with 73-29 Milano win

The Somerville Yeguas grabbed some early momentum and dominated in a 73-29 home win over Milano on Tuesday, Nov. 21, improving to 2-1. The Yeguas led 15-5 in the first quarter and 3614 at halftime. Somerville led 47-21 after three quarters before a 26-8 fourth quarter surge.
MARK MINATREA, Snook’s new head basketball coach, offers instruction at the Bluejays’ Monday practice session.

MARK MINATREA, Snook’s new head basketball coach, offers instruction at the Bluejays’ Monday practice session.

Snook falls to Richards 44-31

The Snook Bluejays lost to Richards 44-31 last Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Richards. Snook, who had opened with a home win over New Waverly on Nov. 17, fell to 1-1. Richards grabbed some early momentum with leads of 13-8 in the first quarter, 26-18 at halftime and 36-26 after three quarters.
RENE CANTU, Caldwell’s new head coach, talks to players during a timeout against Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

RENE CANTU, Caldwell’s new head coach, talks to players during a timeout against Somerville. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets fall behind early, lose to Brenham 71-42

The Caldwell Hornets struggled with Brenham’s aggressive fullcourt press and fast break offense in a 71-42 road loss last Tuesday, Nov. 21. The Cubs, capitalizing on their defensive pressure, scored 31 points of Hornet turnovers after a fast start -- a 26-7 first quarter lead.
CALDWELL’S TYNIAH JOHNSON shoots the ball over a Bruceville-Eddy player during the Lady Hornets’ game against the Lady Eagles last Monday at Hornet Gym. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CALDWELL’S TYNIAH JOHNSON shoots the ball over a Bruceville-Eddy player during the Lady Hornets’ game against the Lady Eagles last Monday at Hornet Gym. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Hornet football players earn All-District honors

The Caldwell Hornets football team had one player earn All-District 12-4A First Team honors and eight players named to the All District Second Team. The Hornets also placed four players on the All District Honorable Mention Team.
AVA JONES TRIES to get off a shot during the Caldwell-Bruceville-Eddy game last Monday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

AVA JONES TRIES to get off a shot during the Caldwell-Bruceville-Eddy game last Monday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Sports Corner

JUST AS EXPECTED -- I predicted the #11 LSU Tigers to take care of the Texas A&M Aggies to the tune of 4220. It was a pretty close call, with LSU pulling it out 42-30 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I can just hear the Garth Brooks song blaring from the stadium.