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Against Troy last Friday, Butler rushed for 184 yards and 3 TDs -- including a 44-yard touchdown run.

Against Troy last Friday, Butler rushed for 184 yards and 3 TDs -- including a 44-yard touchdown run.

MICHAEL BUTLER

ATHLETES of the WEEKAgainst Troy last Friday, Butler rushed for 184 yards and 3 TDs -- including a 44-yard touchdown run.
ROGELIO HERNANDEZ of Caldwell moves in for a tackle against Troy. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

ROGELIO HERNANDEZ of Caldwell moves in for a tackle against Troy. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell starts strong, falls to Troy 54-28

Caldwell started strong for an early lead and had its moments offensively, but Troy made the big plays, especially with its passing game, to defeat the Hornets 5428 last Friday in Troy.The Hornets benefited from a strong running game, rushing for 290 yards with Michael Butler gaining 184 of that,...
Last Friday against Snook, Flencher reached two milestones in her volleyball career: 1,000 assists and 500 digs.

Last Friday against Snook, Flencher reached two milestones in her volleyball career: 1,000 assists and 500 digs.

AUBREY FLENCHER

Last Friday against Snook, Flencher reached two milestones in her volleyball career: 1,000 assists and 500 digs.

Lady Hornets go 1-1 in district last week

The Lady Hornets split with their District 19-3A foes last week, falling to Texas Girls Coaches Assocation’s Class 3A Number 7 Franklin on Tuesday before rebounding to beat Rogers on Friday.L a s t Tu e s d a y, Caldwell hosted Franklin for Teacher Night, losing to the Lady Lions in straight sets...

Caldwell JV wins 18-12 over Troy

The Caldwell JV football team improved to 4-1 and 1-1 in district play last Thursday in an 18-12 win over Troy in Caldwell.The Hornets scored first on a 36-yard TD pass from Chase Rackel to Jack Clements, and the 2-point conversion failed.Troy answered in the third with a touchdown to tie the score.

SPORTS CORNER

DOCTOR’S ORDERS -- It was just what the doctor ordered as the Texas A&M Aggies finally broke out of the funk and whipped up on the Arkansas Razorbacks 34-7 at Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday night.Like the doctor said and the Aggies needed, “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.”
SOMERVILLE KARYS ELLIS GETS the ball past the attempted block from Snook’s Teyana Nickerson for a kill during the Snook-Somerville rival match last Friday at the Snook High School Gym. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SOMERVILLE KARYS ELLIS GETS the ball past the attempted block from Snook’s Teyana Nickerson for a kill during the Snook-Somerville rival match last Friday at the Snook High School Gym. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Jays win Round 1 of BC Showdown - VB edition

The Number 11 Class 2A volleyball team in the state -- Somerville went into rival Snook’s gym on Friday and faced a well-prepared Snook team.Both teams’ members have grown up playing each other, so the teams know each others’ strengths and weaknesses well.

CHS girls winners in Cameron Tune-Up

The Lady Hornets won the varsity girls team title at Saturday’s Cameron District Tune-Up cross country meet.Caldwell topped the team standings of the 3,200-meter run with a total score of 63.Hillsboro was second with 80 points, and Franklin was third with 98 points.Caldwell freshman Savanah Faust...
FELIPE GAUCIN eyes his shot during a district match earlier in the team tennis season at the Caldwell High School tennis courts. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

FELIPE GAUCIN eyes his shot during a district match earlier in the team tennis season at the Caldwell High School tennis courts. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CHS team tennis wins bi-district over Navasota

After the Hornets’ 14-5 win over Smithville on Wednesday, Sept. 30, the team secured its second seed in the UIL Class 4A Team Tennis Playoffs, with Franklin earning the top seed -- going undefeated in district play.Caldwell’s only district loss was to Franklin.Then, in bi-district on Monday, Oct....
LE’NARIOUS CRAWFORD of Snook move in for a tackle last Friday against Holland in Snook. Holland won 37-8. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

LE’NARIOUS CRAWFORD of Snook move in for a tackle last Friday against Holland in Snook. Holland won 37-8. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook struggles in 37-8 loss to Holland

The Snook Bluejays surrendered 429 total yards and struggled offensively in a 37-8 homecoming loss to Holland last Friday.Despite a promising early start as Ke’Treen Carter scored on a 2-yard run and quarterback Brayden Macik completed a 2-point pass to Braedyn Fannin for an 8-6 lead, the Bluejays...