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SOMERVILLE’S ARABELLA OROZCO takes a shot over Hearne’s Fernanda Luna while Hearne’s Katelyn Martinez watches. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SOMERVILLE’S ARABELLA OROZCO takes a shot over Hearne’s Fernanda Luna while Hearne’s Katelyn Martinez watches. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SOMERVILLE’S ARABELLA OROZCO

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
SOMERVILLE’S ARABELLA OROZCO takes a shot over Hearne’s Fernanda Luna while Hearne’s Katelyn Martinez watches.SOMERVILLE JANAYA ISOM dribbles down the court while Hearne’s Irihanna Thompson tries to defend.
Against rival Somerville last week, Carter had a double-double, scoring 24 points and pulling down 18 rebounds.

Against rival Somerville last week, Carter had a double-double, scoring 24 points and pulling down 18 rebounds.

Ke’Treen Carter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
ATHLETES of the WEEKBluejay BasketballAgainst rival Somerville last week, Carter had a double-double, scoring 24 points and pulling down 18 rebounds.
Against Hearne on Thursday, Isom had a double-double, scoring 24 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Against Hearne on Thursday, Isom had a double-double, scoring 24 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Janaya Isom

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Against Hearne on Thursday, Isom had a double-double, scoring 24 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
SNOWY FIELD -- That was the situation as the Denver Broncos hosted the New England Patriots in the AFC Championshipearlygameon Sunday.For those of you who could actually see what the heck was happening on the field, more power to you.

Caldwell loses on road to La Grange, Giddings

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Caldwell Hornets lost two road district games last week, 65-35 on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at La Grange and 74-39 on Friday, Jan. 23, at Giddings.Against La Grange, Caldwell trailed 19-6 in the first quarter and 36-16 at halftime.
SOMERVILLE’S BRIDGET KALDIS grabs a rebound over several Somerville and Hearne players during the Lady Yeguas home game last Friday night at the Somerville High School Gym. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SOMERVILLE’S BRIDGET KALDIS grabs a rebound over several Somerville and Hearne players during the Lady Yeguas home game last Friday night at the Somerville High School Gym. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Lady Yeguas get first district win of the season

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Somerville freshman Janaya Isom earned a double-double on Thursday, leading the Lady Yeguas to their first district win of the season, beating Hearne at home 54-42.The game was played Thursday instead of Friday due to expected poor weather.
POWERLIFTERS FROM across the Brazos Valley were in Somerville at the Yegua Center on Friday, competing in the Somerville Powerlifting Invitational.

POWERLIFTERS FROM across the Brazos Valley were in Somerville at the Yegua Center on Friday, competing in the Somerville Powerlifting Invitational.

Area powerlifters compete at Somerville

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
All three area high schools competed at the Somerville Powerlifting Invitational last Friday at the Yegua Center.In the boys meet for the Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA), Caldwell placed second as a team with 33 points, behind first place Lexington with 38 points.
MATTHEW BAASEN fights for the ball. Also pictured is Jegorean Hewitt. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

MATTHEW BAASEN fights for the ball. Also pictured is Jegorean Hewitt. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Hornets fall to Navasota, Smithville

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Lady Hornets hosted Navasota, falling to the Lady Rattlers 37-30.Mayzi Witherwax led Caldwell in scoring with 13 points.Other scorers for Caldwell were: Ireland Morgan, eight points; Kaely Brown, four points; Hannah Rae Clark, three points; Lydia Hicks, two points.
Jimmy Kearney

Jimmy Kearney

Jimmy Kearney

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
ATHLETES of the WEEKSnook High School’s Jimmy Kearney scored 22 points total in the Bluejays’ games with Bremond and Mumford last week.
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