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HORNET SOCCER player Lukas Weesner heads the ball during Caldwell’s season opener at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets lost to Manor New Tech 7-0. For more about the game, see inside. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

HORNET SOCCER player Lukas Weesner heads the ball during Caldwell’s season opener at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets lost to Manor New Tech 7-0. For more about the game, see inside. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Heads up! Soccer’s back!

CALDWELL’S CHRIS AMAYA battles with a player from Manor New Tech for possession of the ball. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

CALDWELL’S CHRIS AMAYA battles with a player from Manor New Tech for possession of the ball. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Hornet soccer falls in season opener

Caldwell soccer opened the 2020 season with a 7-0 home loss to Manor New Tech. Though Caldwell lost its first game of 2020, new head coach Wayland Jenkins was happy with the play of this year’s Hornet squad.
JA’ASIA MATHIS shoots to score two of her six points during Caldwell’s game against North Zulch last Tuesday night in Caldwell.

JA’ASIA MATHIS shoots to score two of her six points during Caldwell’s game against North Zulch last Tuesday night in Caldwell.

CHS Lady Hornets fall to Navasota in district opener

With the forcasted poor weather last Friday night, the Caldwell-Navasota girls junior varsity game was canceled, moving the varsity game earlier that evening.

Hornets rally for 71-61 victory over Flatonia

The Caldwell Hornets defeated Flatonia 71-61 on Monday, Jan. 13, at home in their final non-district game before opening district play this Friday. The Hornets, winning their third consecutive game, rallied after trailing 25-21 in the first quarter to lead 37-35 at halftime.

Snook Lady Jays remain Number 10 in TABC poll

With a 21-5 record, the Lady Jays remained the Class 2A’s Number 10 team in the latest Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) poll. Snook also moved into the Number 15 slot in the latest Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) poll.

Somerville wins close one at Milano 31-23

The Somerville Yeguas continue to improve, winning a close one 31-23 last Friday at Milano. The Yeguas improved to 12-6 overall while earning their third win of the season against the Eagles. Somerville Head Coach Billy Ramey said his team earned a tough win. “It was a hard-fought defensive game.

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NATALIE VACHA looks to pass around a Navasota defender during the Snook-Navasota game on Friday in Snook. Snook won the game 40-19. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

NATALIE VACHA looks to pass around a Navasota defender during the Snook-Navasota game on Friday in Snook. Snook won the game 40-19. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Lady Jays move into Top 10 in latest TABC poll

With a 20-4 record and a win over Class 4A Navasota on Friday, the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches have “given some love” to the Lady Jays -- moving them into the Top 10 in Class 2A for girls in the state of Texas.

Hornets defeat Sealy, Aggieland Homeschool

The Caldwell Hornets, who have steadily cut down on turnovers and improved on defense, won two more games last week -- 61-52 at Sealy last Friday and 81-48 over Aggieland Home-school on Jan. 2 at home. Against Sealy, the Hornets took control in the second quarter with a 22-18 run to lead 33-29.