PLEDGE LEADERS

PLEDGE LEADERS for Snook Elementary School for the month of December were Luis Villegas, fourth-grader, left, and Jayson Crossland, third-grader, right. They recited the Pledge at the school board meeting.

Snook ISD receives clean audit for ‘19-20

Snook ISD’s finances are in in order. That was what the district’s auditor told the school board during Monday night’s board meeting.

Snook, SHS players make All-District teams

Snook senior David Davila was named District 13-2A Division II Most Valuable Player (MVP) in All-District honors announced last week.

CHS football players earn All-District honors

Two Caldwell High School football players earned All-District 11-3A Division I first team honors and two earned second team honors. In addition, six Hornet players earned Honorable Mention honors.

Lady Jays edge #11 Lexington

Fending off a last quarter charge by Lexington, the Lady Jays held on to edge the Lady Eagles 32-31 last Saturday afternoon. Before Saturday, Lexington was undefeated at 5-0 and ranked Number 11 in the Class 3A polls for the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC).

Sports Corner

SHORT ON TIME -- That’s what the situation is for me trying to type my column this week, and it was the case for the Houston Texans in a 26-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

North Zulch rallies to defeat Snook 43-37

The Snook Bluejays struggled with shooting percentages in a narrow 43-37 home loss to North Zulch last Friday. Snook had won its opener 51-48 over Milano on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Milano. Against North Zulch, the Bluejays missed 20 three-pointers and shot just 1-7 in free throws.

Hornets fall to Anderson, Giddings, Bellville at home

The Caldwell Hornets lost three home games last week -- 45-26 to Anderson Shiro on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 44-30 to Giddings on Friday, Dec. 4, and 63-44 to Bellville on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Lady Hornets fall to Mumford, Giddings

Point guard Ja’Asia Mathis had a 16-point game to lead the Lady Hornets during their 37-30 loss to Mumford last Tuesday night. Caldwell guard Andrea Flores also had a good night on the offensive end, scoring nine points. Aiyliya Bell added three points for the Lady Hornets and Macy Taylor had two.

Somerville holds on for 41-28 Fayetteville win

The Somerville Yeguas held on for a 41-28 road win over Fayetteville on Friday, Dec. 4, despite some injuries.