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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Keith Crawford

Keith Crawford

Keith Crawford

During the Somerville- Burton game last Friday night in Giddings, Crawford led the Yeguas in tackles with 14 -- six solo and eight assists -- and led the team in reception yards with 130, including 55-yard and 76-yard TD receptions.
Kelly Urbanovsky

Kelly Urbanovsky

Kelly Urbanovsky

During the Lady Hornets’ bi-district win over Houston Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy, Urbanovsky led the team in assistswith 26. She also had a great night at the service line with four aces and a run of nine serves in a row during the first set.
HERSCHEL CONWAY THROWS THIS pass against Burton. Also pictured is DeChristian Deere. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

HERSCHEL CONWAY THROWS THIS pass against Burton. Also pictured is DeChristian Deere. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Yeguas battle hard, fall to Burton 35-19

Somerville quarterback Barrett Howe connected on two long TD throws to Keith Crawford, but Burton used ball control and its strong running game to take control in a 35-19 win over the Yeguas last Friday in Giddings. The game was played at a neutral site at Burton’s request.