Sports

Lady Hornet JV defeats Rockdale

The Lady Hornet JV basketball team defeated Rockdale last Tuesday 26-21 at home. Caldwell scored six points in the first quarter and were able to only allow the Lady Tigers two points in the first.
BOONE PATTERSON ADDRESSES Caldwell and La Grange players after the La Grange game. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

BOONE PATTERSON ADDRESSES Caldwell and La Grange players after the La Grange game. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Boone Patterson resigns as Caldwell football coach

Caldwell High School Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Boone Patterson resigned on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and the district is preparing a search for his replacement.
IAN TEAGUE OF Somerville carries the ball against Granger in the bi-district playoff game. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

IAN TEAGUE OF Somerville carries the ball against Granger in the bi-district playoff game. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Yeguas season ends in playoff loss to Granger

The Somerville Yeguas lost to Granger 60-13 last Friday, Nov. 11, in the bi-district playoff in Rockdale, ending their season at 4-7. The Yeguas finished the season 4-2 in District 14-2A Division II behind Burton and Falls City.
CADIE COSTON fights for a rebound during the Lady Hornets’ home game Friday against Thorndale. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CADIE COSTON fights for a rebound during the Lady Hornets’ home game Friday against Thorndale. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Hornets beat Somerville, fall to Thorndale

The Lady Hornets opened the 2022-2023 basketball season, going 1-1. Last Tuesday night, Caldwell beat Somerville on the road 4036. Caldwell senior Jae Mathis led all scorers with 25 points.

Hornets open with loss at Shoemaker

The Caldwell Hornets basketball team lost their opener 85-41 to Killeen Shoemaker last Friday in Killeen. Caldwell trailed 29-10 in the first quarter and 44-22 at the half. The Wolves led 61-32 after three quarters before a 24-9 run in the fourth.
SNOOK’S KARLA LARA REACHES to get the ball past Somerville’s Ra’Maya Carter during the teams’ playoff match in Caldwell.

SNOOK’S KARLA LARA REACHES to get the ball past Somerville’s Ra’Maya Carter during the teams’ playoff match in Caldwell.

Somerville junior high girls beat Snook JH

The Somerville junior high girls basketball team beat Snook 32-15. Somerville’s V. Hernandez led all scorers with 14 points. Other scorers for the Lady Yeguas were: J. Isom, eight points; E.Williams, four points; A. Reyna, four points; L.Ellis, one point; G. Griffenstein, one point.

SPORTS CORNER

OVERTIME LOSS -- The Dallas Cowboys were beating the Green Bay Packers 28-14 midway through the 3rd quarter, and somehow you just knew the lead wasn’t going to hold up.
SOMERVILLE’S DAIMEYN ELLIS-Edison drives down the court after a steal during the Lady Yeguas’ game against Smithville last Friday.

SOMERVILLE’S DAIMEYN ELLIS-Edison drives down the court after a steal during the Lady Yeguas’ game against Smithville last Friday.

Lady Yeguas lose to Smithville

The Lady Yeguas opened up the 20222023 basketball season last week with two home losses -- a 36-40 loss to Caldwell last Tuesday (see related story in this issue) and a 26-59 loss to Smithville last Friday. Against Smithville, senior Ra’Maya Carter led Somerville with 19 points and three rebounds.
Against Class 1A Number 10 Moulton, Lara was a force under the basket, pulling down 10 rebounds -- eight defensively -- to help lead the Lady Jay defense to a onepoint win.

Against Class 1A Number 10 Moulton, Lara was a force under the basket, pulling down 10 rebounds -- eight defensively -- to help lead the Lady Jay defense to a onepoint win.

Karla Lara Lady Jay Baskeball