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Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
THE REAL DEAL That’s what the #3 Texas A&M Aggies looked like in a 49-25 runaway victory over the #20 LSU Tigers on Saturday night.And it all went down on LSU’s home turf in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. That reminds me of the Garth Brooks song, “Operator won’t you put me on through?
CALDWELL’S ABBY VOGLER blocks a hit from a La Grange player during the Caldwell-La Grange match on Friday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CALDWELL’S ABBY VOGLER blocks a hit from a La Grange player during the Caldwell-La Grange match on Friday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Hornets fall to #9 Bellville, La Grange

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Caldwell lost its final two district matches of the season last week, falling to Bellville on the road and La Grange at home.But, before with the losses, the Lady Hornets had already clinched a spot in the UIL Class 4A Volleyball Playoffs and will take on Sealy at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday, Oct.

CHS JV vball falls to Bellville, La Grange

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Lady Hornet JV volleyball team completed their 2025 season last week.Last Tuesday, the team was defeated by Bellville in a two-set match 14-25, 16-25.Lydia Hicks led the team offensively with five kills, and Tori Huber and Lilly Ayers led the defense, each with 10 digs.

Caldwell freshman vball falls to Bellville in three sets

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Caldwell freshman volleyball team went toe-to-toe with Bellville last Tuesday, and put on an exciting performance, but fell 11-25, 28-26, 20-25.Coach Casey Faske said, “The girls came out strong, fought hard and even stole a set from a tough opponent.
SNOOK’S BARRETT DUDENSING, left, qualified for the UIL Cross Country State Championships by placing 16th at the UIL Region IV Cross Country Championships on Oct. 21. Also pictured is Ethan Janac, right, who placed 37th at the regional meet.

SNOOK’S BARRETT DUDENSING, left, qualified for the UIL Cross Country State Championships by placing 16th at the UIL Region IV Cross Country Championships on Oct. 21. Also pictured is Ethan Janac, right, who placed 37th at the regional meet.

Dudensing punches card to UIL State XC Meet

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Snook sophomore Barrett Dudensing recently qualified for the UIL Cross Country State Championships in boys Class 2A by finishing 16th at the UIL Region IV Cross Country Championships.The regional meet was last Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Dr.
KARYS ELLIS gets a kill past Kalyn Cooper during the Somerville-Snook play-in match for play-off seeding on Monday in Caldwell.

KARYS ELLIS gets a kill past Kalyn Cooper during the Somerville-Snook play-in match for play-off seeding on Monday in Caldwell.

Lady Yeguas fall to Snook in play-in for UIL playoffs

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
In classic rivalry fashion, the Lady Jays defeated the Lady Yeguas in a play-in match to determine third and fourth place in District 25-2A and seeding for the UIL Class 2A Volleyball Playoffs.Though the match was a seesaw battle, Snook won in straight sets 2520, 26-24, 26-24.
COY BECKA OF Caldwell leaps over this defender in the Hornets’ game against La Grange last Friday night. Tribune photo by Kim Hutcheson

COY BECKA OF Caldwell leaps over this defender in the Hornets’ game against La Grange last Friday night. Tribune photo by Kim Hutcheson

Hornet offense stalls in 48-27 La Grange loss

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Caldwell got off to the fast start they wanted last Friday against La Grange, but offensive inconsistency and defensive breakdowns after that proved too much to overcome.La Grange won 47-27 in Caldwell to improve to 4-4 overall and 1-2 in district play.
SOMERVILLE’S ANDY ESPINOZA gets ready to pass against Granger as Ja’Keith Daniels prepares to block. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SOMERVILLE’S ANDY ESPINOZA gets ready to pass against Granger as Ja’Keith Daniels prepares to block. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Granger running game tough as Somerville falls in fourth loss

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Somerville Yeguas got too far behind early and fell to unbeaten Granger 58-14 last Friday in Granger.Granger improved to 7-0 and 4-0 in district play with a first-place showdown coming up against Burton this Friday.

Ellis places 23rd at XC regionals

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Caldwell’s Spencer Ellis was the Hornet’s fastest runner at the UIL Region 3 Cross Country Championships in the boys Class 4A race, finishing 23rd.The regional meet was held at Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park in Huntsville last week.Ellis’s time was 16:56.90 in the 5k race.
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