Hornets hold on 59-53 for win over Bellville

Caldwell defense holds off late rally

CALDWELL’S BOBBY LEROUAX takes a shot despite some heavy pressure from Bellville defenders last Friday in Giddings. The Hornets won the second-place playoff game 59-53.
CALDWELL’S BOBBY LEROUAX takes a shot despite some heavy pressure from Bellville defenders last Friday in Giddings. The Hornets won the second-place playoff game 59-53.

The Caldwell Hornets held off a late rally to defeat Bellville 59-53 last Friday in the district tie-breaker playoff in Giddings.

The victory gave Caldwell second place behind district champion Navasota, and the Hornets, and Caldwell advanced to the bidistrict round against Needville, third place in District 25-4A, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Columbus.

Caldwell and Bellville were tied for second and thi…