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RYAN ROEHLING is fouled by Lexington’s Ty Hawley while trying to score last Tuesday night. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

RYAN ROEHLING is fouled by Lexington’s Ty Hawley while trying to score last Tuesday night. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Hornets get 46-34 win over Lexington

The Caldwell Hornets defeated Lexington 46- 34 last Tuesday, Jan. 19, in a crucial home game to hold fourth place in the district standings. If the Hornets can finish no lower than fourth, they can make the playoffs.
BRANDYN CARTER is fouled by Mumford’s Desmond Gamble while trying to shoot the ball during the Somerville-Mumford game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

BRANDYN CARTER is fouled by Mumford’s Desmond Gamble while trying to shoot the ball during the Somerville-Mumford game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Yeguas defeat Iola, move into tie for 2nd

The Somerville Yeguas shook off a tough home loss to Mumford last week and defeated Iola 49-40 on the road on Friday to put them in a second-place tie. The Yeguas improved to 3-1 in district play, tied for second with Mumford, and trailing only unbeaten Normangee in the standings.
CONNOR HUGHSON returns serve during his first round boys doubles match at the Bastrop Winter Cup Varsity Tennis Tournament last Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CONNOR HUGHSON returns serve during his first round boys doubles match at the Bastrop Winter Cup Varsity Tennis Tournament last Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CHS tennis fares well at Bastrop Tourney

All five Caldwell tennis players returned home with medals after Friday’s Bastrop Winter Cup Varsity Tennis Tournament. The tournament was the first tournament for the 2021 spring season for the Caldwell High School tennis team.
SOMERVILLE’S RA’MAYA Carter looks to pass the ball to Destiny Vela during the Lady Yeguas’ win over Mumford last Tuesday night.

SOMERVILLE’S RA’MAYA Carter looks to pass the ball to Destiny Vela during the Lady Yeguas’ win over Mumford last Tuesday night.

Lady Yeguas win three more in District 26-2A

With Somerville’s only District 26-A loss being to Snook back on Jan. 12, the scheduled game against Snook this Friday will be a battle for first place.

Lady Hornets fall to Lexington 57-40

Despite Ja’Asia Mathis scoring 20 points against Lexington, the Lady Hornets fell to the Lady Eagles last Tuesday night 57- 40. The game was played in Caldwell at the new Hornet Gym. Senior Aiyliya Bell had a strong offensive showing for Caldwell, scoring nine points in the loss.
CALDWELL’S MOST VALUABLE Players included, from left, Daisha Denson, girls cross country, Elizabeth See, volleyball, Dontavien Johnson, football, and Adolpho Gaucin, cross country.

CALDWELL’S MOST VALUABLE Players included, from left, Daisha Denson, girls cross country, Elizabeth See, volleyball, Dontavien Johnson, football, and Adolpho Gaucin, cross country.

Awards presented for Caldwell fall sports

The Caldwell Hornets Athletic Booster Club held its annual banquet last Thursday, Jan. 21, and the Most Valuable Player and Hornet Awards were presented for each fall sport.

Lady Hornet powerlifting wins Leon Invitational #1

The Lady Hornet powerlifting team finished on top of the team standings at last week’s Leon Cougars Powerlifting Invitational Meet #1. The team finished the meet with a total of 32 points, eight points ahead of second place Normangee with 24 points. Franklin was third with 14 points.
LADY JAY BASKETBALL PLAYERS, Kamree Walker and Jaivan Stringfellow, defend while a Burton player looks for help from a teammate during Snook’s 70-19 win last Friday night at home.

LADY JAY BASKETBALL PLAYERS, Kamree Walker and Jaivan Stringfellow, defend while a Burton player looks for help from a teammate during Snook’s 70-19 win last Friday night at home.

#17 Lady Jays remain undefeated in district

Lady Jay senior Jaycie Brisco outscored the entire Burton team 20-19 to lead Number 17 Snook past the Lady Panthers 70-19 last Friday night at home. Brisco’s 20 points included two three-pointers, and she was a perfect two-of-two from the free throw line.
JERMAINE KEARNEY of Snook shoots against Burton. Snook won 44-40.

JERMAINE KEARNEY of Snook shoots against Burton. Snook won 44-40.

Snook holds on to beat Burton 44-40

The Snook Bluejays, now facing a quarantine due to COVID-19, got a much needed victory last Friday, holding off a determined Burton team 44-40. Snook, who had lost to league leader Normangee 55-53 on Jan. 19, improved to 1-3 in district play, tied for fourth in district with Iola.