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ATHLETES of the WEEK

ATHLETES of the WEEK

ATHLETES of the WEEK

Ethan Janac Bluejay Cross Country Last week at the District 26 - 2 A Cross Country Meet, Janac placed third in the boys varsity race with a time of 18:35, qualifying for the Class 2A Region 4 Meet in Corpus Christi.
SOMERVILLE’S GABBY JACKSON prepares to attempt to block a hit from a Milano player during the Lady Yegua-Lady Eagle match last Friday in Somerville. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SOMERVILLE’S GABBY JACKSON prepares to attempt to block a hit from a Milano player during the Lady Yegua-Lady Eagle match last Friday in Somerville. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook offense struggles in 27-0 road loss to Burton

The Snook Bluejays fell to Burton 27-0 last Friday in Burton. Snook, 1-6 overall and 1-2 in district play with a forfeit win over Runge, struggled offensively with just 12 rushing yards and 82 total yards as Burton improved to 4-4 overall and 3-1 in district play.
CALDWELL QUARTERBACK COY Becka carries the ball against La Grange in last Friday’s game. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL QUARTERBACK COY Becka carries the ball against La Grange in last Friday’s game. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets give up big plays, fall to La Grange 53-21

The Caldwell Hornets established a running game in the first half and trailed just 26-21 late in the second quarter against La Grange, but the Hornets gave up too many passing yards and big plays in the second half and fell 53-21 last Friday in Caldwell.
NATALIE EASTEPP challenges La Grange’s Tori Harold at the net during Caldwell’s district loss to the Lady Leps last week.

NATALIE EASTEPP challenges La Grange’s Tori Harold at the net during Caldwell’s district loss to the Lady Leps last week.

Lady Hornets fall to La Grange in four sets

The Lady Hornets had a bye last Tuesday, and then hosted district rival La Grange on Friday in a crucial match, falling to the Lady Leps 28-26, 12-25, 16-25, 2325.
CALDWELL’S DORIS Hieden won the state horseshoe throwing title in the A Women’s Division at last weekend’s Texas State Singles Pitching Championships in Bryan. Hieden is a nine-time state singles champion and a five-time state doubles champion.

CALDWELL’S DORIS Hieden won the state horseshoe throwing title in the A Women’s Division at last weekend’s Texas State Singles Pitching Championships in Bryan. Hieden is a nine-time state singles champion and a five-time state doubles champion.

CALDWELL’S DORIS Hieden

CALDWELL’S DORIS Hieden won the state horseshoe throwing title in the A Women’s Division at last weekend’s Texas State Singles Pitching Championships in Bryan. Hieden is a nine-time state singles champion and a five-time state doubles champion.
BLANE GARZA OF Caldwell is tackled by Gonzales defenders.

BLANE GARZA OF Caldwell is tackled by Gonzales defenders.

Gonzales dominates Caldwell in 56-7 win

Gonzales’ big offensive and defensive lines dominated Caldwell last Friday, holding the Hornets to just 78 total yards, as the Apaches won 56-7. Caldwell fell to 0-6 for the season and 0-1 in district play, as the Apaches improved to 3-3 and 1-0 in league play.
COY BECKA of Caldwell hurls this pass against Gonzales last Friday.

COY BECKA of Caldwell hurls this pass against Gonzales last Friday.

CHS tennis loses to Taylor to end district

Caldwell hosted Taylor on Oct. 2 in their final district match of the team tennis season, edged out by the Ducks 9-10. With the loss, the Hornets finished the season fourth in District 204A and was scheduled to play its bi-district match against Lago Vista in Taylor on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
HERSCHEL CONWAY carries the ball against Snook. The Yeguas won 20-14 in overtime.

HERSCHEL CONWAY carries the ball against Snook. The Yeguas won 20-14 in overtime.

Somerville rallies to defeat Snook 20-14

The Somerville Yeguas scored on a five-yard quarterback keeper by Barrett Howe in the second overtime to defeat Snook 20-14 last Friday at Snook’s homecoming. Somerville claimed the Baker Highway trophy by winning the rival game, celebrating joyfully in post game and hoisting the trophy high.

Snook XC runs in Belton

The Snook cross country boys team ran in the Pro-Fit Last Chance Invitational last Thursday in Belton. Ethan Janac placed 14th in the 1A-4A varsity boys race with a time of 18:34.30. Shawn Easton finished 108th in the same race with a time of 27:15.60.
SOMERVILLE’S ALAZIA Vela reaches to attempt a block during the Lady Yeguas’ loss to Snook Friday. Also pictured is Aubrey Becker.

SOMERVILLE’S ALAZIA Vela reaches to attempt a block during the Lady Yeguas’ loss to Snook Friday. Also pictured is Aubrey Becker.

SOMERVILLE’S ALAZIA Vela

SOMERVILLE’S ALAZIA Vela reaches to attempt a block during the Lady Yeguas’ loss to Snook Friday. Also pictured is Aubrey Becker. SOMERVILLE’S VIVIANNA MUNOZ hits the ball past Snook’s Marissa Batiste during the Lady Jays’ win over the Lady Yeguas last Friday. Also pictured is Snook’s Alexis Macik.