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Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
MAJOR UPSET WIN -- When the 21st-ranked Texas A&M Aggies were 6-point underdogs against the 6th-ranked Florida Gators, I kind of knew something was fishy. I also knew that Coach Jimbo Fisher needed a big win in a bad way to make a statement.
SETH GROCE OF Snook FFA placed second in his class of Simbrah heifers at the Heat O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo in Waco.

SETH GROCE OF Snook FFA placed second in his class of Simbrah heifers at the Heat O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo in Waco.

Snook FFA members show heifers in Waco

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Snook FFA had two members show at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo Breeding Heifer Show, held on Oct. 8-18 in Waco. Over 3,500 exhibitors showed their livestock projects at the HOT Fair & Rodeo over two weeks. Hagan Sebesta exhibited his Santa Gertrudis heifer in a large class.
CALDWELL’S WESTYN HUGHES has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in December. -- Photo courtesy of Matt Cohen Photography

CALDWELL’S WESTYN HUGHES has qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in December. -- Photo courtesy of Matt Cohen Photography

Hughes qualifies for NFR

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
All children dream of what they will be when they grow up, but most children change those dreams as they get older or just choose to not pursue that dream any further.
SOMERVILLE’S EMMA KOVASOVIC hits the ball between Snook’s Kenzie Kmiec and Jaivan Stringfellow during the Lady Yeguas-Lady Jays match last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

SOMERVILLE’S EMMA KOVASOVIC hits the ball between Snook’s Kenzie Kmiec and Jaivan Stringfellow during the Lady Yeguas-Lady Jays match last Tuesday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Lady Jays beat Lady Yeguas in 1st round of District 26-2A

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Snook took Round One of the Burleson County Showdown against Somerville in straight sets 25-10, 25-14, 25-21. Lady Jay senior Riley Green led all players on the offensive side of the net with 12 kills. The Lady Yeguas were led by Emma Kovasovic with eight kills.
SOMERVILLE’S HUNTER David breaks up this Iola pass. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SOMERVILLE’S HUNTER David breaks up this Iola pass. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Yeguas drive late but fall to Iola 42-36

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
It was another very close call for the Somerville Yeguas with no one giving up until the final gun.
JOHN SEE WAS the lead varsity boy for Snook runner in the Jarrell Mesquite Run on Thursday, Oct. 1.

JOHN SEE WAS the lead varsity boy for Snook runner in the Jarrell Mesquite Run on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Snook XC runs at Jarrell meet

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Snook High School boys and girls varsity runners competed in the Jarrell Mesquite Run Thursday, Oct. 1. John See was the top varsity boys runner placing 48th with a time of 25:24.6. Head Cross Country Coach Travis McFarland said he is proud of the determination of his runners.
Lady Yeguas fall to Fayetteville

Lady Yeguas fall to Fayetteville

Lady Yeguas fall to Fayetteville

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The Lady Yeguas gave Number 24 Fayetteville a scare, taking the Lady Lions to five sets before falling 25-22, 22-25, 25- 17, 18-25, 12-15. Camia Martin led the Lady Yeguas at the net with nine kills and five blocks. Emma Kovasovic also had nine kills in the loss.
Lady Jays beat Dime Box in dual match, Burton

Lady Jays beat Dime Box in dual match, Burton

Lady Jays beat Dime Box in dual match, Burton

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The Lady Jays played four matches last week, winning all four -- beating Somerville on Tuesday (see related story on the Sports Page), Dime Box twice on Friday to make up for one of the matches postponed to COVID-19 quarantine and Burton on Saturday to make up a postponed match.

Hornets look to bounce back against Rockdale

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The Caldwell Hornets will face Rockdale this Friday at home in a critical district test. The Hornets, 2-3 after three consecutive losses, will get a chance to turn their season around against a quality opponent with a potent offense.
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