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SOMERVILLE’S VERKOBE WOODBERRY shoots with Snook’s Jermaine Kearney and David Davila defending during the Yegua-Bluejay game last Tuesday night. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SOMERVILLE’S VERKOBE WOODBERRY shoots with Snook’s Jermaine Kearney and David Davila defending during the Yegua-Bluejay game last Tuesday night. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Yeguas defeat Snook in county rivalry

The Somerville Yeguas had a big week, starting with a 47-42 home win over county rival Snook on Tuesday and continuing with a 66- 40 road win on Friday against Burton. Against Snook, the Yeguas had all of their players back after struggling with illnesses and injury for most of the year.
THE LADY HORNETS CELEBRATE after getting their first district win of the season, beating Rockdale 47-37 last Tuesday in Rockdale.

THE LADY HORNETS CELEBRATE after getting their first district win of the season, beating Rockdale 47-37 last Tuesday in Rockdale.

Lady Hornets beat Rockdale 47-37

The Lady Hornets got their first District 19-3A win this season, beating Rockdale on the road last Tuesday night 47-37. Ja’Asia Mathis led Caldwell in scoring with 24 points. Andrea Flores also had a strong offensive showing, scoring 13 points.

Tittle, Reed win gold at Troy Powerlifting

Garrett Tittle and Addison Reed won gold for Caldwell at the Troy Invitational Powerlifting Meet on Saturday. Tittle placed first in the boys’ 308-pound weight class with a total lift of 1,215 pounds -- 475 pounds in the squat, 335 pounds in the bench press and 405 pounds in the dead lift.
LADY HORNET SOCCER player Aletza Torres receives a pass from a teammate during Caldwell’s game against Florence at the Lady Yoe Soccer Tournament in Cameron.

LADY HORNET SOCCER player Aletza Torres receives a pass from a teammate during Caldwell’s game against Florence at the Lady Yoe Soccer Tournament in Cameron.

Hornet soccer teams kick off 2021 season

The Caldwell boys soccer team kicked off its season on Jan. 7 at the Yoe Soccer Tournament in Cameron, going 2-3 at the three-day tourney. And, the Caldwell girls began last Tuesday in Florence, losing to the Lady Buffs 8-0.
SOMERVILLE’S XADRIA MARTIN fights with Snook’s Jaycie Brisco and Kamree Walker for possession of the ball during the Snook-Somerville district game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

SOMERVILLE’S XADRIA MARTIN fights with Snook’s Jaycie Brisco and Kamree Walker for possession of the ball during the Snook-Somerville district game last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Jays win first round of girls’ county showdown

The Lady Jays controlled both ends of the court during their rivalry game against the Lady Yeguas in Somerville last Tuesday night, winning 44-8.

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PACKERS WIN IT -- Aaron Rodgers has been waiting for a long time to take the Green Bay Packers to the NFC title game, and his dream came true after a 32-18 lopsided win over the Los Angeles Rams in the first NFL contest of the weekend on Saturday.

Hornets rally late for 49-47 win at Rockdale

The Caldwell Hornets, keeping their playoff hopes alive, rallied for a 49-47 win at Rockdale on Jan. 12 before falling at Rogers 59-41 on Friday. Caldwell was looking for a win on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at home against Lexington to get to 3-3 in district play, holding the fourth-place standing.
THE CALDWELL LADY Hornets golf team took first at Thrall.

THE CALDWELL LADY Hornets golf team took first at Thrall.

Hornet golf teams place first at Thrall Tourney

The Caldwell Hornets boys and girls golf teams placed first in December at the Thrall Invitational Tournament. The Lady Hornets placed first with a score of 365, and Hannah Blaha was top medalist for the tournament with a score of 86. Priscilla Olivarez scored 87 and was second-place medalist.

Mumford falls to Lady Jays 48-28

After a dominating 17-4 first quarter, the Lady Jays coasted to a 20-point victory at home against Mumford last Friday, beating the Lady Bulldogs 48-28. Snook was led in scoring by senior Avery Kovar with 15 points, hitting two three-pointers and shooting 100 percent from the free throw line.