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CALDWELL’S CORT HILDEBRAND, Shane Clements and Jake Hibbeler are joined by these Little League players, and future Hornets, for the National Anthem at the Caldwell-Smithville game on Saturday. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets win 6-1 at home over Smithville

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Caldwell Hornets defeated Smithville 6-1 on Saturday, March 28, in Caldwell for their first district win.

Vykukal wins gold at Caldwell Tourney

Denise Squier

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Caldwell hosted a tennis tournament last week, with Caldwell’s own Landon Vykukal winning the boys singles title.Vykukal advanced past James Kuehl of Giddings in the first round, and then beat Carson Jewell of Normangee in the quarterfinals 1,0.

Somerville falls 11-3 to CTC in Temple

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Somerville Yeguas fell to Central Texas Christian School 11-3 last Friday, March 27, in Temple.The loss dropped the Yeguas to 3-13 for the year.CTC built a 3-0 lead through the first two innings before Somerville scored in the top of the third.

BRAYDEN MACIK OF the Snook Bluejays bats against Burton last Friday in Snook. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Burton shuts out Snook in two games

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Snook Bluejays lost twice to Burton in district games last week -- 16-0 on Tuesday, March 24, in Burton, and 14-0 at home on Friday, March 27.In game one, Burton built a 10-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and added six runs in the bottom of the second.

Lady Hornets beat Navasota 14-7

Denise Squier

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Caldwell’s Mesha Johnson was 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Caldwell past Navasota 14-7.Johnson hit a home run to left field in the second inning and singled in the first and sixth innings.

Snook’s Dudensing wins three golds at Iola Bulldog Relays

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Snook’s Barrett Dudensing won place first in three events at last week’s Iola Bulldog Relays 2026.Dudensing won first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.68.He also won first in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 4:54.23 and first in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11:34.87.

CHS tennis plays in Viking Classic

Denise Squier

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Last Friday, the Caldwell tennis team traveled to Bryan to play in the 2026 Bryan Viking Classic.In boys singles, Felipe Gaucin won his first round match over Ian Byun of Liberty Hill 3-5, 5(13)4(11), (11-9).

JAKE HIBBELER OF Caldwell tags this Navasota player at home plate. The Hornets lost their district opener 5-2. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CHS falls to Navasota in district opener

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Caldwell Hornets fell to Navasota last Friday 5-2 in their district opener at home.The loss followed a 5-4 home win over Thrall on Tuesday, March 17, in their final non-district game.

KYLIE COOPER BUNTS during the Snook-Somerville game last Friday in Snook. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Yeguas cage Lady Jays in district opening series: 16-1, 19-1

Denise Squier

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Lady Yeguas and the Lady Jays opened district play by playing their rivalry series last week.The first of two games was held in Somerville with the Lady Yeguas beating the Lady Jays in two and one-half innings 16-1.

CALDWELL’S KRUSH STRANGE leaps over hurdles during last Thursday’s Happy Skrabanek Relays in Caldwell. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Ellis sets 2 school records at Happy Skrabanek Relays

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Caldwell track hosted its annual Happy Skrabanek Relays last week, with several area school participating, including Somerville and host school Caldwell.

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