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MATTHEW BAASEN fights for the ball. Also pictured is Jegorean Hewitt. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

MATTHEW BAASEN fights for the ball. Also pictured is Jegorean Hewitt. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Hornets fall to Navasota, Smithville

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Lady Hornets hosted Navasota, falling to the Lady Rattlers 37-30.Mayzi Witherwax led Caldwell in scoring with 13 points.Other scorers for Caldwell were: Ireland Morgan, eight points; Kaely Brown, four points; Hannah Rae Clark, three points; Lydia Hicks, two points.
Jimmy Kearney

Jimmy Kearney

Jimmy Kearney

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
ATHLETES of the WEEKSnook High School’s Jimmy Kearney scored 22 points total in the Bluejays’ games with Bremond and Mumford last week.
Mayzi Witherwax

Mayzi Witherwax

Mayzi Witherwax

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Witherwax led Caldwell in scoring against Navasota on Jan. 13 with 13 points.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
FOURTURNOVERSI tried to tell you that the 10-game winning streak for the Houston Texans was going to come to an end, and it did in a 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots.
ADELINE HICKS DRIBBLES down the field during the Caldwell-Giddings game last Friday night. Giddings won the game 4-1. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

ADELINE HICKS DRIBBLES down the field during the Caldwell-Giddings game last Friday night. Giddings won the game 4-1. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook beats Bremond, loses at Mumford

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Snook Bluejays split their district games last week on the road, defeating Bremond 3828 on Tuesday and falling to Mumford 46-21 on Friday.Snook finished the week 17-8 overall and 2-2 in district play.
NATHAN HERMES gets ready to pass in the 68-25 victory over Smithville. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

NATHAN HERMES gets ready to pass in the 68-25 victory over Smithville. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Caldwell defeats Smithville 68-25

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Caldwell Hornets took control early with a strong offensive surge and defeated Smithville 68-25 last Friday in their district opener in Caldwell.Caldwell led 17-7 in the first quarter, 37-12 at halftime and 49-25 in the third.The Hornets posted a 19-0 shutout in the final period.
A GIDDINGS’ PLAYER HEADS the ball while the Caldwell goalkeeper keeps a close eye on the direction of the ball in the air during the Hornets’ 5-0 loss to the Buffaloes last Friday night at Hornet Field. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

A GIDDINGS’ PLAYER HEADS the ball while the Caldwell goalkeeper keeps a close eye on the direction of the ball in the air during the Hornets’ 5-0 loss to the Buffaloes last Friday night at Hornet Field. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Yeguas stumble against Burton

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Lady Yeguas traveled to Burton last Friday, falling to the Lady Panthers 60-13.Burton outscored Somerville in all four quarters, though the Lady Yegua defense held Burton to only 11 points in the fourth.

Lady Hornets begin district with loss

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Lady Hornets opened district play on the road last Friday night in Bellville, falling to the Brahmanettes 37-29.Hannah Rae Clark was Caldwell’s top scorer in the game with 11 points.

Slow starts costly for Caldwell in Brazos, Troy losses

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Caldwell Hornets lost their final two nondistrict games last week, 69-33 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at home and 71-59 at Troy.Against Brazos, the Hornets got off to a slow start, and the Cougars dominated the second and third quarters.Caldwell trailed 18-12 in the first quarter and 38-19 at halftime.
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