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DOMINIC TUCKER of Somerville fights for this rebound against Centerville at the Somerville Tourney. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

DOMINIC TUCKER of Somerville fights for this rebound against Centerville at the Somerville Tourney. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Yeguas win three of four at their tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The Somerville Yeguas won three of four games at the Somerville Tournament, falling to Brazos Christian 68-53 in the championship game. Somerville pushed its record to 11-6 overall. The Yeguas defeated Milano 48-36, Thrall JV 60-20 and Centerville 48-42 to advance to the championship game.
THE LADY HORNET VOLLEYBALL TEAM had a great 2019 season, finishing with a 43-6 record and a regional final berth. The team tops this year’s sports stories for 2019. Pictured is Marley Maurer hitting the ball through an Iola blocker. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

THE LADY HORNET VOLLEYBALL TEAM had a great 2019 season, finishing with a 43-6 record and a regional final berth. The team tops this year’s sports stories for 2019. Pictured is Marley Maurer hitting the ball through an Iola blocker. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Burleson County Tribune’s Top 10 Sports Stories of 2019

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Sure, the year still has a couple of days in it, but with New Year’s Day almost here, it’s clear that most of us are just about done with this calendar year.

# 13 Lady Jays beat Lady Hornets 42-9

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The Lady Jays dominated both ends of the court when Snook visited Caldwell last Tuesday night, Dec. 17. Snook walked away victorious, beating Caldwell 42-9 at Hornet Gym. Three Lady Jays had nine points each in the win: Kamree Walker, Jaycie Brisco and Jaivan Stringfellow.
LARRY DAVIS OF Caldwell dribbles the ball last Friday against New Waverly in Caldwell. The Hornets lost 49-42, and they will compete this week at the Rosebud-Lott Tourney. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

LARRY DAVIS OF Caldwell dribbles the ball last Friday against New Waverly in Caldwell. The Hornets lost 49-42, and they will compete this week at the Rosebud-Lott Tourney. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

New Waverly pulls away in fourth to beat CHS

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The Caldwell Hornets lost to New Waverly 49-42 last Friday, Dec. 20, in Caldwell. Caldwell battled well defensively, fighting New Waverly to a 15-15 draw at the end of the first quarter and led 21-20 at halftime.

Sports Corner

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
BARELY A VICTORY -- The Houston Texans took a 17-3 early lead, then managed to find a way to hold off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20 in a Saturday match-up. It was close, but like they say, “A win is a win, baby!”
SNOOK’S JAYCIE BRISCO SHOOTS during the Lady Jays’ first tournament game against Leon on Thursday. Brisco scored a game-high 20 points, and Snook won 37-22. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

SNOOK’S JAYCIE BRISCO SHOOTS during the Lady Jays’ first tournament game against Leon on Thursday. Brisco scored a game-high 20 points, and Snook won 37-22. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

#13 Snook Lady Jays win Snook Basketball Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The Lady Jays continue to improve in the win column with a 12-3 season record with the most recent wins helping them earn the championship of their own Snook Lady Jays Basketball Tournament last week.

Yeguas win 3 of 4 at Bremond

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The Somerville Yeguas won three of four games at the Bremond Tournament last weekend, pushing their win streak to five in a row before falling to Calvert 61-57 in overtime. Somerville, still a young team, came out of the weekend with a record of 8-5, a significant improvement over last year.
CALDWELL FRESHMAN Ja’Asia Mathis is fouled attempting a shot during Caldwell’s overtime win over Mumford at the Dime Box Basketball Tournament. Mathis scored 20 points. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

CALDWELL FRESHMAN Ja’Asia Mathis is fouled attempting a shot during Caldwell’s overtime win over Mumford at the Dime Box Basketball Tournament. Mathis scored 20 points. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Mathis scores 20 points in overtime win over Mumford

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The Lady Hornets went 1-3 last week, winning in overtime on Thurday morning over Mumford in the Dime Box Basketball Tournament. The 53-48 win included a 20-point game from freshman Ja’Asia Mathis. Junior Aalayiah Jones added another 10 points in the win.

Hornets defeat BC 53-48 Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
The Caldwell Hornets defeated Brazos Christian 53-48 and lost to Thorndale 43-29 last Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Thorndale Tournament. The Hornets also defeated Snook 46-30 on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at home.
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