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CALDWELL’S BOBBY LEROUAX takes a shot despite some heavy pressure from Bellville defenders last Friday in Giddings. The Hornets won the second-place playoff game 59-53.

CALDWELL’S BOBBY LEROUAX takes a shot despite some heavy pressure from Bellville defenders last Friday in Giddings. The Hornets won the second-place playoff game 59-53.

Hornets hold on 59-53 for win over Bellville

The Caldwell Hornets held off a late rally to defeat Bellville 59-53 last Friday in the district tie-breaker playoff in Giddings.

Yeguas smash Richards 73-57 in warmup game

The Somerville Yeguas defeated Richards 73-57 last Friday at home in a warm-up playoff game prior to their bidistrict showdown with powerful Hearne. The Yeguas victory came after a 68-48 loss to district champion Normangee in the final regular season game on Feb. 18 in Normangee.
Lady Yeguas play in Bremond Tourney

Lady Yeguas play in Bremond Tourney

Lady Yeguas play in Bremond Tourney

The Lady Yegua softball team began its season, going 1-4 at the Bremond Tournament last weekend. In the first two games of the tournament on Friday, Somerville lost 7-0 to both Moody and Riesel.
SOMERVILLE’S XADRIA MARTIN blocks a shot by Snook’s Jaivan Stringfellow during the Snook-Somerville district game last Tuesday night in Snook. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

SOMERVILLE’S XADRIA MARTIN blocks a shot by Snook’s Jaivan Stringfellow during the Snook-Somerville district game last Tuesday night in Snook. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Lady Jays win District 26-2A title

In a true district title game, the Lady Jays were victorious over their cross-county rivals the Lady Yeguas 29-14 last Tuesday night in Snook. Both teams played tight defense, but Snook’s offense was able to make a few more shots into the net to have an undefeated 10-0 district season.
ISAAC SALAZAR backhands the ball at the Rockdale Tiger Classic Tennis Tournament on Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

ISAAC SALAZAR backhands the ball at the Rockdale Tiger Classic Tennis Tournament on Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

CHS tennis win boys, girls, mixed doubles

The Caldwell varsity tennis team played at Rockdale on Friday in the Tiger Classic Tennis Tournament with four of Caldwell’s five entries taking home trophies or medals.
DOMINIC TUCKER blocks a shot by Snook’s James Young during their game last Tuesday night. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

DOMINIC TUCKER blocks a shot by Snook’s James Young during their game last Tuesday night. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Somerville Yeguas hold on for 41-34 win over Snook Jays

The Somerville Yeguas celebrated a historic win over Snook last Tuesday -- 41-34 on the road and securing a playoff spot.

Snook controls 2nd half in win over Burton

The Snook Bluejays settled down after a shaky start and controlled the second half in a 68-50 road win over Burton last Friday. The win improved Snook’s overall record to 8-21 overall and 5-4 in district play, giving them five wins in the last seven games.
CALDWELL’S BOBBY LEROUAX dribbles the ball around these Navasota defenders last Friday in Navasota. The Hornets lost 53-41 and were to face Giddings on Tuesday in Caldwell.

CALDWELL’S BOBBY LEROUAX dribbles the ball around these Navasota defenders last Friday in Navasota. The Hornets lost 53-41 and were to face Giddings on Tuesday in Caldwell.

Hornets fall 53-41 at Navasota showdown

The Caldwell Hornets were hoping for a share of the district title, but poor shooting, particularly in the second half, proved too costly in a 53-41 road loss to Navasota last Friday.