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JA’KEITH DANIELS of Somerville takes a shot as Snook’s Jimmy Kearney tries to block the shot. Snook won 42-39. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JA’KEITH DANIELS of Somerville takes a shot as Snook’s Jimmy Kearney tries to block the shot. Snook won 42-39. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Snook basketball rallies to beat Somerville 42-39

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Snook’s Jimmy Kearney got a steal, made a crucial layup and a free throw in the final 20 seconds as the Bluejays pulled out a 42-39 road win over a determined Somerville team last Friday.
CALWELL HIGH SCHOOL’S basketball team is introduced at Meet the Hornets.

CALWELL HIGH SCHOOL’S basketball team is introduced at Meet the Hornets.

Meet the Hornets

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CALWELL HIGH SCHOOL’S basketball team is introduced at Meet the Hornets.CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL’S baseball team is introduced at Meet the Hornets on Saturday.HUDSON NOVOSAD OF Caldwell gets a hit on Saturday afternoon during the Hit-A-Thon at the high school following Meet the Hornets.  
THE CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL boys golf team includes, from left, Cooper Schluens, Kaden Kritsche, Logan Barnes, Rylan Cross, Conner Schroeder, Kyle Skinner, Jack Gardner, Zane Ginnis and Greg Leseur. The Hornets hosted their tournament on Feb. 2.

THE CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL boys golf team includes, from left, Cooper Schluens, Kaden Kritsche, Logan Barnes, Rylan Cross, Conner Schroeder, Kyle Skinner, Jack Gardner, Zane Ginnis and Greg Leseur. The Hornets hosted their tournament on Feb. 2.

CHS golfers place at Caldwell Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Caldwell Hornets Orange Team placed sixth on Feb. 2 at the Caldwell Tournament at Copperas Hollow Country Club.Caldwell finished with a score of 372, and Kaden Fritsche led the way with an 82.Rylan Cross scored 93, Conner Schroeder, 97, Cooper Schluens, 100, and Logan Barnes, 101.
CAYDEN ZBORIL reaches for the ball last Friday against La Grange. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CAYDEN ZBORIL reaches for the ball last Friday against La Grange. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets fall due to last second shot by Smithville

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Caldwell Hornets lost to Smithville 63-62 on a last-second shot on Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Smithville.Caldwell led 22-14 in the first quarter, but the Tigers rallied in the second quarter with a 22-7 run for a 36-29 halftime lead.
Last Tuesday, Pool scored 21 points on the road against Iola to lead the Lady Jays’ offense.

Last Tuesday, Pool scored 21 points on the road against Iola to lead the Lady Jays’ offense.

Braynija Pool

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Last Tuesday, Pool scored 21 points on the road against Iola to lead the Lady Jays’ offense.
Against Smithville, Strange led Caldwell in scoring with 14 points. He was the rebounding leader against La Grange with eight.

Against Smithville, Strange led Caldwell in scoring with 14 points. He was the rebounding leader against La Grange with eight.

Krush Strange

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Against Smithville, Strange led Caldwell in scoring with 14 points. He was the rebounding leader against La Grange with eight.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SUPER BOWL 60 -- What started out as a pretty boring game with a defensive battle in the first half got kind of interesting at times in the second half.
THE CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL Honeybee Dance Team earned several top honors at the Danceline Brazos Valley Regional Competition on Feb. 7. Photo courtesy of Kara Mantey

THE CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL Honeybee Dance Team earned several top honors at the Danceline Brazos Valley Regional Competition on Feb. 7. Photo courtesy of Kara Mantey

Honeybees dance to the top at local contest

Sabine Lazo
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Caldwell High School Honeybees competed at the Danceline Brazos Valley Regional Competition Saturday, Feb. 7, at Rudder High School.“The Honeybees were absolutely amazing and received many awards,” coach Kara Mantey said.
IRELAND MORGAN shoots over a La Grange player during the Caldwell-La Grange game last Friday night at Hornet Gym. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

IRELAND MORGAN shoots over a La Grange player during the Caldwell-La Grange game last Friday night at Hornet Gym. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Lady Hornets drop two to Smithville, La Grange

Denise Squier
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
In the Lady Hornets’ final road basketball game of the season, the ladies lost to Smithville last Tuesday night 47-30.Ireland Morgan led Caldwell in scoring with nine points.
JOHN CARR OF Snook prepares to pass against Bremond. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JOHN CARR OF Snook prepares to pass against Bremond. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Snook beats Bremond 40-33, hope still alive in playoff race

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Snook Bluejays’ defense excelled in last Friday’s 40-33 home win over Bremond, improving the Bluejays to 4-5 in district play while holding the fourth place spot.Snook, who lost 79-53 on Feb.
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