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A GIDDINGS’ PLAYER HEADS the ball while the Caldwell goalkeeper keeps a close eye on the direction of the ball in the air during the Hornets’ 5-0 loss to the Buffaloes last Friday night at Hornet Field. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

A GIDDINGS’ PLAYER HEADS the ball while the Caldwell goalkeeper keeps a close eye on the direction of the ball in the air during the Hornets’ 5-0 loss to the Buffaloes last Friday night at Hornet Field. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Yeguas stumble against Burton

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Lady Yeguas traveled to Burton last Friday, falling to the Lady Panthers 60-13.Burton outscored Somerville in all four quarters, though the Lady Yegua defense held Burton to only 11 points in the fourth.Coach Josh Vela said, “We played a good first and fourth quarter, but they outscored us by a...

Lady Hornets begin district with loss

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Lady Hornets opened district play on the road last Friday night in Bellville, falling to the Brahmanettes 37-29.Hannah Rae Clark was Caldwell’s top scorer in the game with 11 points.Other Lady Hornets scoring were: Kaely Brown, eight points; Mayzi Witherwax, four points; Ireland Morgan, two...

Slow starts costly for Caldwell in Brazos, Troy losses

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Caldwell Hornets lost their final two nondistrict games last week, 69-33 on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at home and 71-59 at Troy.Against Brazos, the Hornets got off to a slow start, and the Cougars dominated the second and third quarters.Caldwell trailed 18-12 in the first quarter and 38-19 at...

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
NATIONAL TITLE -- The #10 Miami Hurricanes will play the #1 Indiana Hoosiers in the National Championship Game next Monday night.The battle for all the marbles in college football will be played at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN.
NOLAN LANHAM works with the football team during a fall 2025 practice session.

NOLAN LANHAM works with the football team during a fall 2025 practice session.

Snook seeking new athletic director

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Snook ISD Athletic Director Nolan Lanham has taken over as elementary school assistant principal for the remainder of his contract through the spring of 2027.Snook ISD is now searching for a new athletic director and head football coach, and Superintendent Kimberly Giesenschlag said she hopes to...
ANETTE REYNA looks for help from a teammate during the Somerville-Mumford game last Friday night at the Yegua Gym. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

ANETTE REYNA looks for help from a teammate during the Somerville-Mumford game last Friday night at the Yegua Gym. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Yegua basketball falls to Bremond, Mumford

Denise Squier
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Lady Yeguas had a rough week last week, losing two district games.Last Tuesday, Jan. 6, Somerville was in Bremond, losing 40-11.The Lady Tigers had an early 18-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back.Somerville coach Josh Vela said, “We started out flat and gave up too many...
JOHN CARR LUNGES for this shot against Iola in Snook’s win. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

JOHN CARR LUNGES for this shot against Iola in Snook’s win. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Snook defense strong in 46-40 win over Iola

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Snook Bluejays rallied from an early deficit and had a strong defensive effort in a 46-40 home win last Friday, Jan. 9, over Iola.Snook, who lost 74-51 at Hearne on Jan. 6, improved to 15-7 overall and 1-1 in district play.In a low-scoring game, Iola built a 10-7 lead in the first quarter...
Yeguas lose to Mumford, fall to 0-3 in district

Yeguas lose to Mumford, fall to 0-3 in district

Yeguas lose to Mumford, fall to 0-3 in district

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Somervi l l e Yeguas lost to Mumford 62-43 last Friday at home, falling to 0-3 in district play.The loss followed a 61-30 road loss to Bremond o n Tuesday, Jan. 6, and a 5953 overtime loss to Iola on Friday, Jan. 2, at home.Against Mumford, Somerville battled the Mustangs to a 1313 tie in the...
In the Mumford Cotton Classic Tournament last week, Carter led Snook in scoring against Anderson- Shiro with 18 points. Carter was also Snook’s top scorer against Showtime Australia with 13 points.

In the Mumford Cotton Classic Tournament last week, Carter led Snook in scoring against Anderson- Shiro with 18 points. Carter was also Snook’s top scorer against Showtime Australia with 13 points.

KE’TREEN CARTER

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
In the Mumford Cotton Classic Tournament last week, Carter led Snook in scoring against Anderson-Shiro with 18 points. Carter was also Snook’s top scorer against Showtime Australia with 13 points.
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