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Lady Hornets clinch District 22-4A title

Last week, the Lady Hornets clinched the District 22-4A title with wins over Smithville and La Grange. Last Tuesday on the road, Caldwell caged the Lady Tigers with a 14-0 win, lead by Callie Fletcher on the mound, allowing just two hits. Fletcher also struck out 11 Smithville batters in the win.

Hornets, Lady Hornets run in district track meet

After rain resulted in the District 22-4A Track & Field Meet being rescheduled, several Caldwell varsity athletes qualified for the Area Track Meet. Any relay or individual placing in the Top 4 in a varsity event qualifies for area.
SNOOK PITCHER Aubrey Becker earned her 400th career strikeout last Tuesday against Iola. She is pictured with Snook Coach Dylan Conway.

SNOOK PITCHER Aubrey Becker earned her 400th career strikeout last Tuesday against Iola. She is pictured with Snook Coach Dylan Conway.

Snook’s Becker throws shutout against Iola

Last Tuesday night in Snook was a time to celebrate. The Snook ISD community honored the Lady Jay seniors on the softball team for Senior Night.

Lady Hornets continue to roll over district foes

The Lady Hornets continue to dominate District 22-4A with their latest victories over Taylor and Giddings. Last Tuesday’s road game in Taylor was the closest a district opponent has gotten to defeating the Lady Hornets -- even taking an early 3-1 lead in the first inning.
CAYLA BALANGA attempts to tag out a Mumford runner during the Somerville-Mumford game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CAYLA BALANGA attempts to tag out a Mumford runner during the Somerville-Mumford game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Lady Yeguas fall to Mumford 17-9

Last Tuesday, both offenses were highscoring, with Mumford coming out on top over Somerville 17-9. The Lady Mustangs scored first when a runner on third crossed home on a line drive single to center field. Mumford added two more runs in the top of the first for an early 3-0 lead.
DANIEL BARDIN OF Caldwell avoids this tag at third base last Saturday in the 13-0 home victory over Manor New Tech. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

DANIEL BARDIN OF Caldwell avoids this tag at third base last Saturday in the 13-0 home victory over Manor New Tech. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Hornets smash Manor New Tech in 2 games

The Caldwell Hornets dominated Manor New Tech last week in two games -- a 15-3 road win on Tuesday and a 13-0 home win on Saturday. Caldwell, 8-10-1 headed into this week’s games, also had a combined no-hit shutout by their four pitchers in game two.
GIRLS POLE VAULTING was one of the events at the District 26-2A Track Meet in Snook last week.

GIRLS POLE VAULTING was one of the events at the District 26-2A Track Meet in Snook last week.

Snook, Somerville track teams advance several athletes to Area Meet

The Snook and Somerville track teams competed in the District 26-2A Track & Field Meet last week in Snook with several athletes advancing to the Area Meet -- which will be this Thursday in Snook. Athletes finishing in the top four places qualify for area.
Carson Parker Hornet Baseball

Carson Parker Hornet Baseball

Carson Parker Hornet Baseball

Last Saturday against Manor New Tech, Parker had three hits -- including a home run -- and six RBIs to help Caldwell beat New Tech 13-0.
Aubrey Becker Lady Hornet Softball

Aubrey Becker Lady Hornet Softball

Aubrey Becker Lady Hornet Softball

Last week against Iola, Becker threw a 12-0 shutout, allowing only one hit over five innings, striking out six -- to reach her 400th career strikeout as only a sophomore.