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CALDWELL’S DEAUTRE Burns takes a jump shot during the Hornets’ loss to Academy last Wednesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

CALDWELL’S DEAUTRE Burns takes a jump shot during the Hornets’ loss to Academy last Wednesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Hornets struggle in 82-55 home loss to Academy

The Caldwell Hornets struggled through a sluggish first quarter against stateranked Academy on Wednesday, Dec. 30, in Caldwell and were unable to recover in an 82-55.

Bluejays lose close ones to Flatonia, Madisonville

The Snook Bluejays lost two close ones over the holidays -- 51-43 at home on Dec. 30 against 12 ranked Flatonia and 54-51 in overtime on Dec. 29 at Madisonville. But the Bluejays, now 8-6, played well in both games, giving them hope as district play starts this month.

Lady Hornets lose three to begin District 19-3A

The Lady Hornets began District 19-3A play with losses to Rogers, Lexington and Little River Academy. Back on Dec. 15, the Lady Hornets began district play with a 50- 36 home loss to Rogers. Andrea Flores led Caldwell in scoring against the Lady Eagles with 12 points.
Lady Jays basketball moves up to Number 23

Lady Jays basketball moves up to Number 23

Lady Jays basketball moves up to Number 23

The Lady Jays had a strong non-district season, and both the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) and the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) recognized their play by having the girls ranked in both polls this week.

Yeguas fall to Dime Box 57-39

The Somerville Yeguas fell to Dime Box 57-39 on Saturday, Jan. 2, at home. The Longhorns had a strong game offensively, hitting 10 three-pointers.

Sports Corner

PLAYOFF GAMES -- Before we talk about anything else, let me remind you about the wild card playoff games in the NFL. If you have any plans for this weekend, cancel them now, since there is a tripleheader of games Saturday and Sunday.
JAIVAN STRINGFELLOW is doubleteamed while trying to shoot during the Snook-Aggieland Home-School game last Monday.

JAIVAN STRINGFELLOW is doubleteamed while trying to shoot during the Snook-Aggieland Home-School game last Monday.

#25 Lady Jays beat Aggieland HomeSchool

Senior Jaycie Brisco scored 17 points to lead the Snook Lady Jays past Aggieland Home-School last Monday afternoon 44-34. Brisco’s 17 points included three threepointers and shooting 50 percent from the free-throw line.
CALDWELL’S PHILLIP Jungman being named to the U.S.A.’s Men’s Skeet Olympic Team to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games was one of the Top 10 sports stories of 2020.

CALDWELL’S PHILLIP Jungman being named to the U.S.A.’s Men’s Skeet Olympic Team to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games was one of the Top 10 sports stories of 2020.

The Tribune’s Year in Review: Top 10 sports stories for ’20

It was a year when sports stood still...at least for a while. Sports fans and athletes followed the words from the Department of Public Health more than anything said on ESPN.
Drgac selected Academic All-State

Drgac selected Academic All-State

Drgac selected Academic All-State

Lady Hornet volleyball player Delayni Drgac was recently selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Academic All-State Team for Class 3A. To be selected to the honors team, one must: * Be a graduating senior. * Have an overall GPA average of 94 or above for grades 9-11. ((Nominations...