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CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL’S CHEERLEADERS perform for the crowd during Meet the Hornets on Monday night at Hornet Field. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL HIGH SCHOOL’S CHEERLEADERS perform for the crowd during Meet the Hornets on Monday night at Hornet Field. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CHS JV splits with Leon, RTC

The Caldwell JV volleyball team opened its season with a loss to Leon in straight sets 20-25, 25-27. Coach Wendy Weiss said, “It was a very competitive match. Both teams played tough defense.” “However, missed serves for Caldwell were key in the loss,” she said.

Freshman VB team beats Leon, RTC

The Lady Hornet freshman volleyball team won its first two games of the season last week, defeating Leon and the Round Top-Carmine JV team. At home last Tuesday, the Caldwell freshmen defeated the Leon freshman 20-25, 25-15, 15-2.
DAEGHAN DRGAC

DAEGHAN DRGAC

Drgac earns NJCAA academic honors

Caldwell High School graduate Daeghan Drgac was one of 17 student-athletes attending Temple College who were recently earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic Student-Athlete Awards for the 2019-2020 academic year.
CALDWELL’S CADARIUS WILLIAMS carries the ball on this drill on Monday during the Hornets’ workout. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL’S CADARIUS WILLIAMS carries the ball on this drill on Monday during the Hornets’ workout. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets looking to improve in 2020

The Caldwell Hornets will be in a tough new district in 2020, but they get a fresh start with some exciting younger players and a new defensive scheme that will play to their strengths.

Somerville ISD to meet Wed., Aug. 12

The Somerville School Board was scheduled to meet Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. in the administration building to discuss face-to-face students participating in extracurricular activities.
LANCE LARA COMPETES in the J-Rich Memorial Bull Riding Benefit where he received the highest marked score in the long round.

LANCE LARA COMPETES in the J-Rich Memorial Bull Riding Benefit where he received the highest marked score in the long round.

Caldwell teen pursues bull riding dreams

Decorated teen bull rider Lance Lara is getting back to work to continue to make a name for himself in the bull riding industry after recent setbacks put his career on hold.
CALDWELL’S ELIZABETH SEE will be a player to watch this season as the Lady Hornets begin playing in District 19-3A. The Tribune announced its predictions for the area volleyball teams, with Caldwell winning District 19-3A. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

CALDWELL’S ELIZABETH SEE will be a player to watch this season as the Lady Hornets begin playing in District 19-3A. The Tribune announced its predictions for the area volleyball teams, with Caldwell winning District 19-3A. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

The Burleson County Tribune’s predictions for the 2020 volleyball season

With the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, having a 2020 University Interscholastic League (UIL) volleyball season was doubtful at times. However, all three area volleyball teams have begun practice in hopes that there will be a 2020 season.
CALDWELL’S A.J. SIMS (LEFT) and Josh Groce (right) recently won the Texas Cornhole League (TCL) State Championship in the Open Doubles division for the third consecutive year. They will begin defending their American Cornhole League title next month.

CALDWELL’S A.J. SIMS (LEFT) and Josh Groce (right) recently won the Texas Cornhole League (TCL) State Championship in the Open Doubles division for the third consecutive year. They will begin defending their American Cornhole League title next month.

Caldwell’s Groce, Sims win TCL doubles title

The reigning American Cornhole League (ACL) advanced doubles world champions, Josh Groce and A.J. Sims of Caldwell, recently won the Texas Cornhole League (TCL) State Championship in the Open Doubles division for the third consecutive year.