Sports

Heads up! Soccer season kicks off

Denise Squier

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Caldwell Hornet soccer team began its 2024 season last Tuesday on the road in Bellville, falling 2-0 to the Brahmas. Bellville scored both of its goals in the second half after a strong defensive showing from both teams.

SOMERVILLE’S KEITH CRAWFORD takes a shot against Bellville. See story inside.

Lady Jays soar past Lady Yeguas 62-13

Denise Squier

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Lady Jays opened the District 26-2A season with a big 62-13 win over rival Somerville last Friday at home. Snook had an early commanding 20-4 lead by the end of the first quarter, led by freshman Dakota Kienow with 12 points in the frame.

DAWUD MAJIED SHOOTS for Somerville against Bellville in the Yeguas’ victory.

Hornets get district win over Manor New Tech 71-66

News Staff

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Caldwell Hornets rallied for a 71-66 road win over Manor New Tech last Friday, giving them their first district win in almost two years. More importantly, it evened their district record at 1-1, after a 5251 heartbreaker road loss to La Grange on Jan. 2.

SOMERVILLE’S HERSCHEL CONWAY and Irman Sadic fight fight for the ball against Bellville. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Somerville controls 4th, beats Bellville 66-57

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Somerville’s defensive press in the fourth quarter helped the Yeguas create some turnovers and break out of a close game to win 66-57 over Bellville last Friday at home. Somerville improved to 16-5 overall with the win, despite being short three players.

Lady Hornets go 1-1 in district last week

Denise Squier

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Lady Hornets split their district games last week to land in a tie with Giddings for fourth place in the District 22-4A standings. As of Tuesday, Jan. 9, Taylor sat alone at the top of the standings with a perfect 4-0 record in district play.

Snook wins close ones over Frost, Valley Mills

News Staff

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Snook Bluejays picked up two big road wins last week over Frost and Valley Mills to finish non-district play. Snook defeated Frost 54-48 last Friday and Valley Mills 44-41 on Tuesday, Jan. 2, improving to 8-12 overall heading into the district opener this Friday at Normangee.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

MY DAD, MY FRIEND -- For those of you who haven’t heard, my dad passed away at home last Friday morning after an over 2-year battle with the terrible thing we all hate called cancer.

LIAM ZEQUEIRA of Snook prepares to shoot against the Brazos Cougars in the Schulenburg Tournament. -- Photo by Darrell Vyvjala of the Schulenburg Sticker

Snook loses four games at Schulenburg Tournament

News Staff

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Snook lost four games last week at the Schulenburg Tournament, falling to 6-12 overall. The Bluejays fell to Hallettsville 54-26 in game one on Wednesday, Dec. 27 and to Hempstead in the second game, 54-30. On Thursday, Dec. 28, the Bluejays fell to Wallis Brazos 60-25 and to Columbus 61-50.

JAE MATHIS’ BRONZE medal in the girls long jump at the UIL State Track & Field Championship tops the sports stories for 2023.

Burleson County’s top sports stories for 2023

Denise Squier

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The year 2023 saw many sports triumphs and failures, such as: * Taylor Swift’s relationship with Kansas City Chief tight end Travis Kelce boosting NFL views and sales, * The University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team played before the largest crowd ever for a women’s sporting event in the...

SOMERVILLE’S QUIN GRIMES blocks this Weimar shot in last Thursday’s game in Somerville. The Yeguas won 53-37.

SOMERVILLE’S QUIN GRIMES

News Staff

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

SOMERVILLE’S QUIN GRIMES blocks this Weimar shot in last Thursday’s game in Somerville. The Yeguas won 53-37.

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