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JOHN CARR LUNGES for this shot against Iola in Snook’s win. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JOHN CARR LUNGES for this shot against Iola in Snook’s win. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Snook defense strong in 46-40 win over Iola

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Snook Bluejays rallied from an early deficit and had a strong defensive effort in a 46-40 home win last Friday, Jan. 9, over Iola.Snook, who lost 74-51 at Hearne on Jan. 6, improved to 15-7 overall and 1-1 in district play.
Yeguas lose to Mumford, fall to 0-3 in district

Yeguas lose to Mumford, fall to 0-3 in district

Yeguas lose to Mumford, fall to 0-3 in district

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Somervi l l e Yeguas lost to Mumford 62-43 last Friday at home, falling to 0-3 in district play.The loss followed a 61-30 road loss to Bremond o n Tuesday, Jan. 6, and a 5953 overtime loss to Iola on Friday, Jan. 2, at home.
In the Mumford Cotton Classic Tournament last week, Carter led Snook in scoring against Anderson- Shiro with 18 points. Carter was also Snook’s top scorer against Showtime Australia with 13 points.

In the Mumford Cotton Classic Tournament last week, Carter led Snook in scoring against Anderson- Shiro with 18 points. Carter was also Snook’s top scorer against Showtime Australia with 13 points.

KE’TREEN CARTER

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
In the Mumford Cotton Classic Tournament last week, Carter led Snook in scoring against Anderson-Shiro with 18 points. Carter was also Snook’s top scorer against Showtime Australia with 13 points.
Isom led Somerville in scoring in both games last week, including earning a doubledouble against Rosebud- Lott (18 points, 15 rebounds). Against Iola, she led the team with 12 points.

Isom led Somerville in scoring in both games last week, including earning a doubledouble against Rosebud- Lott (18 points, 15 rebounds). Against Iola, she led the team with 12 points.

JANAYA ISOM

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Isom led Somerville in scoring in both games last week, including earning a doubledouble against Rosebud-Lott (18 points, 15 rebounds). Against Iola, she led the team with 12 points.
TRISTEN YEN EARNED a place on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2025 by placing 12th in the 132-pound weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s (THSPA) Division 4 Boys State Meet.

TRISTEN YEN EARNED a place on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2025 by placing 12th in the 132-pound weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s (THSPA) Division 4 Boys State Meet.

TRISTEN YEN EARNED

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TRISTEN YEN EARNED a place on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2025 by placing 12th in the 132-pound weight class at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s (THSPA) Division 4 Boys State Meet.
EDUCATORS ACROSS THE county had teacher inservice day(s) to start this week. Pictured is Monday’s inservice at Snook ISD.

EDUCATORS ACROSS THE county had teacher inservice day(s) to start this week. Pictured is Monday’s inservice at Snook ISD.

Caldwell struggles at Mumford Tournament

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Caldwell Hornets went 1-3 last week at the Mumford Cotton Classic Tournament and then fell to Bryan Rudder High School 60-48 in a Saturday, Jan. 3, home game.At the tournament, Caldwell opened with a 76-57 win over Anderson-Shiro on Monday, Dec.

Lady Yegua basketball falls to Rosebud-Lott, Iola

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Last Tuesday, Somerville’s Janaya Isom netted a double-double, scoring 18 points and pulling down 15 rebounds, however, it wasn’t enough to lead the Lady Yeguas to victory over Rosebud-Lott, falling on the road to the Lady Cougars in a nondistrict match-up 61-40.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
BIG BOWL WIN The #13 Texas Longhorns ended the year in style with a 41-27 victory over the #18 Michigan Wolverines in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
CALDWELL’S DYLAN Chapman is pictured serving at the Caldwell Classic Varsity Tennis Tournament in 2025. Chapman competed at the UIL Class 4A State Tennis Tournament, earning a spot on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports of 2025 list. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CALDWELL’S DYLAN Chapman is pictured serving at the Caldwell Classic Varsity Tennis Tournament in 2025. Chapman competed at the UIL Class 4A State Tennis Tournament, earning a spot on The Tribune’s Top 10 Sports of 2025 list. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

The Tribune’s selects its Top 10 Sports Stories in 2025

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A new year is already here, and the last 12 months have served up so many unforgettable sports moments. How do you narrow them down to just 10?Wins may be the one thing that will stick in your mind, but any sports fan will tell you that the game and the memories you make can contain so much more.
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