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CALDWELL’S MOLLY MEADOWS leaps to attempt a block during the Lady Hornets’ win over Smithville on Friday at Hornet Gym. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL’S MOLLY MEADOWS leaps to attempt a block during the Lady Hornets’ win over Smithville on Friday at Hornet Gym. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell cross country runs at Tejas Invitational

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Spencer Ellis and Greenlee Conway were the top boy and girl cross country runners for Caldwell in the Tejas Invitational in Giddings last Friday.Ellis placed 10th in the boys varsity 5K Gold run with a time of 16:59.6.Logan Martinez of San Antonio Reagan won the race with a time of 15:21.5.
CALDWELL’S ABBY VOGLER hits the ball between two Smithville blockers during the Lady Hornets’ win over the Lady Tigers on Friday. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL’S ABBY VOGLER hits the ball between two Smithville blockers during the Lady Hornets’ win over the Lady Tigers on Friday. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Lady Hornet vball stings Giddings to begin district

Denise Squier
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Lady Hornets began district play last Tuesday, Sept. 23. with a three-set road win over Giddings 25-20, 25-21, 25-23.Sophomore Kierstyn Macik led Caldwell’s offense at the net with 12 kills.Lydia Giese also had a strong offensive showing with 18 assists and six kills.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
ALMOST PERFECT -- I’m talking about the #8 Texas Longhorns in a 55-0 victory over the Sam Houston Bearkats, and I’m also talking about my prediction of a 60-6 final score. I almost nailed the exact score to perfection, but not quite.
Giese reached a milestone last week in the Lady Hornets’ win over Latexo: she earned her 1,000th career assist as a Lady Hornet, and she is only a sophomore.

Giese reached a milestone last week in the Lady Hornets’ win over Latexo: she earned her 1,000th career assist as a Lady Hornet, and she is only a sophomore.

Lydia Giese

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Giese reached a milestone last week in the Lady Hornets’ win over Latexo: she earned her 1,000th career assist as a Lady Hornet, and she is only a sophomore.
Last week, Ellis won the varsity boys race at the Dale Keen Cross Country Invitational in Cameron. His time of 15:59.57 was over 15 seconds better than the second place runner.

Last week, Ellis won the varsity boys race at the Dale Keen Cross Country Invitational in Cameron. His time of 15:59.57 was over 15 seconds better than the second place runner.

Spencer Ellis

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Last week, Ellis won the varsity boys race at the Dale Keen Cross Country Invitational in Cameron. His time of 15:59.57 was over 15 seconds better than the second place runner.
It’s o-fish-ial! CHS bass fishing begins

It’s o-fish-ial! CHS bass fishing begins

It’s o-fish-ial! CHS bass fishing begins

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Caldwell High School angler Blake Elkins and the Caldwell FFA Bass Club began the 2025-2026 season on Sept. 13 at a tournament on Lake Limestone.Elkins was the lone Caldwell fisherman to catch any fish during the event, catching two fish for a total of 3.58 pounds -- placing him 48th.
SOMERVILLE’S JAYDEN ESPINOSA and Semaj Pennygraph move in to tackle Snook’s Braedyn Fannin as the ball comes loose. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

SOMERVILLE’S JAYDEN ESPINOSA and Semaj Pennygraph move in to tackle Snook’s Braedyn Fannin as the ball comes loose. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Yeguas defeat Snook 55-0 in rival game

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Somerville Yeguas rolled to a 55-0 win over rival Snook last Friday in Snook, improving to 3-1 overall while winning their district opener.Snook, playing its homecoming game, fell to 0-4.
LYDIA GIESE gets the ball past a BVCHEA Homeschool blocker during Caldwell’s win Friday night. This week, Giese reached a milestone of 1,000 career assists. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

LYDIA GIESE gets the ball past a BVCHEA Homeschool blocker during Caldwell’s win Friday night. This week, Giese reached a milestone of 1,000 career assists. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Lady Hornets finish non-district with 2 wins

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
In a season marked with milestones for many of the Lady Hornets, Lydia Giese reached one of her own during last Tuesday’s win over Latexo -- earning 19 assists during the match to reach her 1,000th career assist... in only her sophomore season.
COY BECKA OF Caldwell runs with the ball against Smithville in a 49-34 victory. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

COY BECKA OF Caldwell runs with the ball against Smithville in a 49-34 victory. Tribune photo by Sabine Lazo

Hornets roll 49-34 in road victory over Smithville

Roy Sanders
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Caldwell Hornets had another productive offensive showing wth 481 total yards, balancing run and pass, in a 49-34 road win over Smithville.Caldwell improved to 2-2 overall with an open date this Friday before facing Lexington on Friday, Oct. 3, in the last non-district game.

Ellis wins at Dale Keen XC Invitational

Denise Squier
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Caldwell’s Spencer Ellis won the varsity boys title at the Dale Keen Cross Country Invitational in Cameron on Friday.His time of 15:59.57 was over 15 seconds better than the second place runner, George El y o f Ag g i e l a nd HomeSchool.
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