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Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ON A ROLL -- The Texas A&M Aggies are on a roll, moving up from #6 to #5 in the nation after a dominating 31-9 victory over the always pesky and sometimes feisty Mississippi State Bulldogs.The Aggies dominated on defense for the second week in a row and improved to 5-0 for the first time since 2016.
Wyatt Beasley

Wyatt Beasley

Wyatt Beasley

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
At the Texas High School Bass Association’s (THSBA) tournament at Lake Conroe, Beasley placed third with a total catch weight of 19.83 pounds with both first and second place being a duo of anglers.He also caught the biggest bass of the tournament weighing in at 7.71 pounds.
Reese McManus

Reese McManus

Reese McManus

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
McManus led the Lady Hornets last week against both Navasota and Bellville.Against the Lady Rattlers, she led the team in kills with 10 and in digs with 16.Against the Number 8 Brahmanettes, McManus had 17 kills, two blocks, 11 digs, 25 serves received and an assist.

Lady Yeguas fall to Snook in rivalry match

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Lady Yeguas had a tough week last week, taking on the Number 2 team in Class 2A, the Burton Lady Panthers, and their county rivals, the Lady Jays.Last Tuesday, Sept. 30, Somerville traveled to Snook, falling to the Lady Jays in four sets 23-25, 25-20, 20-25, 1525.
THE YEGUA BAND saxophone section jazzed up the Somerville-Iola halftime. Pictured are Amy Saxon and Jadon Moses. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

THE YEGUA BAND saxophone section jazzed up the Somerville-Iola halftime. Pictured are Amy Saxon and Jadon Moses. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook runs in Belton’s Pro-Fit Last Chance

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Snook cross country team ran in the Pro-Fit Chance Invitational in Belton on Thursday, Oct. 2.Three Bluejay runners ran in the boys 3-mile Class 1A-4A varsity race, with Barrett Dudensing and Ethan Janac finishing 13th and 15th respectively. Barrett Warren was 81st.

Caldwell freshmen VB beats Navasota

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Caldwell freshman volleyball team had a thrilling victory over Navasota last week 2522, 22-25, 15-8.Coach Casey Faske said, “In an intense matchup, the girls rose to the challenge, showing strong teamwork and determination from start to finish.
THE CALDWELL VARSITY BOYS CROSS country team has qualified for the UIL Class 4A Region 3 Cross Country Meet by placing third at the District 22-4A Cross Country Meet.

THE CALDWELL VARSITY BOYS CROSS country team has qualified for the UIL Class 4A Region 3 Cross Country Meet by placing third at the District 22-4A Cross Country Meet.

Hornet cross country team qualifies for regional meet

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Hornet varsity cross country team qualified for the UIL Class 4A Region 3 Cross Country Meet by placing third at the District 22-4A Cross Country Meet on Monday in Giddings.
KYLE BROOKS of Somerville reaches for the ball as this Iola defender moves in. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

KYLE BROOKS of Somerville reaches for the ball as this Iola defender moves in. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Yeguas collapse in 2nd half, fall 50-33 to Iola

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Somerville Yeguas took an early 19-14 halftime lead last Friday against Iola at home, but the Bulldogs seized the momentum and took over in the second half, winning 50-33.Somerville fell to 3-2 for the season and 1-1 in district play while Iola improved to 3-2 and 2-0 in league play.
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