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CMS 8th grade wins 18-6 over La Grange

The Caldwell eighth grade defeated La Grange last week 18-6 at La Grange for the first district win of the season. Aiden Torres started the scoring on a one-yard quarterback sneak.
SOMERVILLE’S PHILIP HABA throws the ball away from Flatonia defender Dakory Willis during the Yeguas’ loss to the Bulldogs Friday night at The Rock. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

SOMERVILLE’S PHILIP HABA throws the ball away from Flatonia defender Dakory Willis during the Yeguas’ loss to the Bulldogs Friday night at The Rock. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Somerville falls to state ranked Flatonia 28-0

The Somerville Yeguas had some strong defensive plays and held Flatonia to their second lowest scoring output of the year in a 28-0 home loss last Friday.

Lady Yeguas fall to Burton in straight sets

The Lady Yeguas had a tough time, hosting Burton and losing in straight sets 14-25, 20-25, 22-25 last Tuesday, Oct. 15. Gabby Kovasovic and Maddie Knox combined for 25 assists in the loss -- Knox with 14 and Kovasovic with 11.
SNARE DRUMMERS

SNARE DRUMMERS

SNARE DRUMMERS

SNARE DRUMMERS, Jaret Pinkerton and Victor Orozco, for the Yegua Band perform during Friday night’s halftime. The band received a Division I rating for the twenty-sixth consecutive time at UIL contest on Saturday in Giddings.
Nino of Snook placed fifth in the District 26-2A girls’ varsity cross country race on Thursday in Caldwell.

Nino of Snook placed fifth in the District 26-2A girls’ varsity cross country race on Thursday in Caldwell.

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PAOLA ARREDONDO-Nino of Snook placed fifth in the District 26-2A girls’ varsity cross country race on Thursday in Caldwell.

Lady Jays defeat Fayetteville in three

Last Tuesday, the Lady Jays traveled to Fayetteville and won in straight sets 25-23, 25-15, 25-19. Riley Green was strong at the net with 12 kills and a half block. She also led the team at the serving line with three aces. Jaycie Brisco also had a good night with 20 assists and 17 digs.

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SMACKDOWN --The #11 Texas Longhorns got smacked around and told to take a late-afternoon nap after losing 34-27 to the #6 Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas.
SNOOK’S JERMAINE KEARNEY TIPS THE BALL away from Somerville’s Dominic Tucker in the end zone, preventing a Somerville touchdown Friday night. Also pictured is Yegua wide receiver Johnny Legg. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

SNOOK’S JERMAINE KEARNEY TIPS THE BALL away from Somerville’s Dominic Tucker in the end zone, preventing a Somerville touchdown Friday night. Also pictured is Yegua wide receiver Johnny Legg. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Snook offense excels in 30-6 win over Yeguas

Snook’s Qwanterrius Young scored three touchdowns and rushed for 191 yards on 19 carries as Snook defeated Somerville 30-6 last Friday in Bryan. The Bluejays improved to 3-4 and 1-0 in district play, while the Yeguas fell to 2-4 while losing their district opener.
CALDWELL’S NICOLAS JOHNSON moves past this Giddings defender as Logan Knesek assists. The Hornets lost 21-7 in their district opener and face La Grange this week. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL’S NICOLAS JOHNSON moves past this Giddings defender as Logan Knesek assists. The Hornets lost 21-7 in their district opener and face La Grange this week. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Giddings rallies in second half to defeat Caldwell Hornets

The Caldwell Hornets did a good job of controlling Giddings’ inside running game but gave up some big plays in the third quarter and missed some scoring opportunities in a 21-7 road loss last Friday.
EMMA KOVASOVIC hit the ball over Richards’ Kylie Bates during Somerville’s win on Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

EMMA KOVASOVIC hit the ball over Richards’ Kylie Bates during Somerville’s win on Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Lady Yeguas have easy week against McDade, Richards

The Lady Yeguas easily won both their matches last week, beating McDade on the road Tuesday 25-6, 25-11, 25-10 and Richards at home on Friday 25-8, 25-6, 25-8. Against McDade, Somerville was led by Gabby Kovasovic, Maddie Knox and Xadria Martin. Kovasovic led the team with nine kills and 11 aces.