Sports

Snook dominates in 12-0 win over Iola

Snook’s Lance Lara rushed for 101 yards and had three catches for 74 yards as the Bluejays won their opener 12-0 last Friday at Iola. Lara also scored both of the Bluejays touchdowns, on a 16-yard run in the second quarter and on a 23-yard pass from quarterback J. Beaux Hruska in the third quarter.
TAVAREAN GRIMES reaches high for this pass against Groesbeck last Friday in Groesbeck. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

TAVAREAN GRIMES reaches high for this pass against Groesbeck last Friday in Groesbeck. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets fall 41-0 in opener at Groesbeck

The Caldwell Hornets got off to a bad start, trailing 34-0 at halftime, and lost 41-0 last Friday in their season opener at Groesbeck.
Hornet tennis starts district with 14-5 win over Taylor

Hornet tennis starts district with 14-5 win over Taylor

Hornet tennis starts district with 14-5 win over Taylor

ALEJANDRO ZAPATA AND HOPE Savage won their mixed doubles See TENNIS, page 2B match to help Caldwell defeat Taylor in their district opener last week. The Hornet tennis team is now 1-0 in district after the team’s 14-5 win over Taylor on the road last Wedneday.

Carter places 17th in Thrall

Somerville’s Ra’Maya Carter finished 17th in the varsity girls 2-mile race at the Thrall Cross Country Invitational last Saturday. Carter finished with a time of 14:33.09 -- a HEMPSTEAD’S HALEY HERBERT reaches to hit the ball while Somerville’s Ra’Maya Carter and Vivianna Munoz reach to block.

Turnovers costly in Yeguas loss to Thrall

Thrall’s fast-paced offense scored three touchdowns each in the first and second quarters in a 47-8 win over Somerville last Friday in Thrall. Somerville also helped the Tigers with seven turnovers.
Lady Yeguas fall to Normangee, Hempstead

Lady Yeguas fall to Normangee, Hempstead

Lady Yeguas fall to Normangee, Hempstead

Last week, the Lady Yeguas lost to Normangee and Hempstead with both matches played at home. Last Tuesday, Somerville hosted Normangee, falling to the Lady Panthers 5-25, 10-25, 14-25. Ra’Maya Carter was dominant on both sides of the net with three kills and three blocks.

Sports Corner

HELLO -- Is it me you’re looking for? I know, that’s the song lyrics of a Lionel Richie song. But it could also be a question that college and NFL teams are asking fans as the season gets ready to kick off! I’m not on Facebook.
CALDWELL’S WAYLON Chapman sets to hit the ball during a tennis match in Bastrop.

CALDWELL’S WAYLON Chapman sets to hit the ball during a tennis match in Bastrop.

CHS tennis starts season with 8-11 loss to Bastrop

The Caldwell Hornet tennis team lost its season opener on Aug. 11 to Bastrop on the road 8-11. Some of the matches played did not count towards the final team scores. In boys’ singles: * Waylon Chapman defeated Caleb Cadena 8-2. * Connor Hughson beat Aloe Garcia 8-4.
KEIFER ELLIS OF Caldwell carries the ball against Navasota in the Aug. 18 scrimmage. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

KEIFER ELLIS OF Caldwell carries the ball against Navasota in the Aug. 18 scrimmage. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell facing tough schedule with young team

The Caldwell Hornets are welcoming some talented newcomers this year, and they will relay heavily on those younger players during a tough schedule. The Hornets return four offensive and three defensive starters and 12 lettermen from 2021, so the younger players will get their chance.