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SNOOK’S DAKOTA KIENOW GETS one of her five kills while Somerville’s Karys Ellis attempts a block during the Snook-Somerville rivalry match last Tuesday night in Snook. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Jays beat Lady Yeguas in Round 2 of Burleson County Vball Showdown

Denise Squier

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The home team had the advantage this season...In the first round of the Burleson County Showdown -- volleyball version, the home team was Somerville, with the Lady Yeguas beating their rivals, the Lady Jays, in a heartbreaking marathon match 14-25, 2518, 25-14, 26-28, 15-11.

Dominic Hankins

News Staff

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Against Iola last Friday, Hankins rushed seven times for Snook for 102 yards, caught two passes for 93 yards and scored a TD.

SOMERVILLE’S KARYS ELLIS gets a kill by hitting the ball between Snook’s Karla Lara and Kiley Price last Tuesday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

BOUNCE BACK -- I’m sure you have heard the story about the fat man laughing and falling backwards onto a bed, then bouncing once or twice. Maybe even three times, but never more than that -- even if he’s extra fat and the bed springs were new.It’s true in life, too.

Tyniah Johnson

News Staff

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Johnson had a stellar offensive week at the net last week. Last Tuesday, she had 21 kills against Smithville. And, last Friday, she had 22 kills against La Grange -- and earned her 500th career kill during the La Grange match.

SNOOK’S BRETT Withem hands off to Tristan Yen in the Iola game last Friday. Photo courtesy of Steve Ingram

Snook falls to Iola 60-20 despite improved offense

News Staff

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The Snook Bluejays fell to Iola 60-20 last Friday in Iola.Iola improved to 4-4 overall and 3-2 in district play while Snook remained winless for the season and 0-5 in district play.

MICHAEL BUTLER carries the ball for Caldwell against La Grange.

Caldwell defense falters in 52-35 loss at La Grange

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

The Caldwell Hornets grabbed some early offensive momentum and ran back two kickoffs for touchdowns, but defensive breakdowns continued to plague them in a 52-35 road loss last Friday at La Grange.

COY BECKA DIVES for yardage as these Madisonville players defend. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Caldwell loses 3rd straight, falls to Madisonville 56-14

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Madisonville’s speed and strong defensive line play caused problems for Caldwell last Friday in a 56-14 home loss, giving the Hornets their third straight defeat.Caldwell fell to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in district play.

JAYDEN YOUNG OF Somerville makes this diving catch near the sideline against Granger. The Yeguas won 32-15. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Yeguas beat Granger 32-15, hold district lead

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Somerville Yeguas capitalized on big plays, a pounding running game and solid defensive line play to defeat Granger 32-15 last Friday at homecoming.

Janac punches ticket to UIL State XC Meet

Denise Squier

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

For the third time, Snook’s Ethan Janac has earned a spot in the Class 2A boys’ race at the UIL State Cross Country Meet by placing seventh in the boys 5K race at the Class 2A Region IV Cross Country Meet on Monday.The regional meet was held at the Dr. Jack A.

CALDWELL’S KYLIE VOGLER returns the ball during the Hornets’ team tennis regional semifinal match against Franklin last Thursday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Hornet tennis team falls to Franklin in Regional Semifinals

Denise Squier

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Hornet team tennis team has had a season for the school’s history books.The team rol l e d through early nondistrict matches and through district undefeated, and the team has never earned a spot in the regional tournament until this year.

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