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Lady Yeguas split 2 in district last week

The Lady Yeguas are 2-1 in district play with a win over Richards and a loss to Burton last week. On Tuesday, Somerville traveled to Richards, defeating the Lady Panthers in straight sets 25-16, 25-14, 25-9.
JACEY VYKUKAL pushes the ball past a Normangee blocker during Caldwell’s win Friday, Sept. 20. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

JACEY VYKUKAL pushes the ball past a Normangee blocker during Caldwell’s win Friday, Sept. 20. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Lady Hornets remain Number 3 in Class 4A

After two more wins this past week, the Lady Hornets continued to be the state’s Number 3 team for Class 4A with a season record of 30-3.

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YESTERDAY’S GONE -- You know, you have heard the famous song by Fleetwood Mac, “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow. Yesterday’s gone, yesterday’s gone.” Well, I should rephrase that, if you are over 30 years old you have probably heard that song.
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Giese earns 400th win!

Caldwell volleyball coach reached another milestone in her coaching career on Friday -- her 400th career win. What makes it even more special is that Giese hit this coaching milestone at the same high school where she won a state championship as a player.
LOGAN KNESEK OF Caldwell carries the ball against Madisonville. Also pictured is Nicolas Johnson. Caldwell won 12-6 for its first win of the season. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

LOGAN KNESEK OF Caldwell carries the ball against Madisonville. Also pictured is Nicolas Johnson. Caldwell won 12-6 for its first win of the season. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets defense excels in win over Madisonville

Caldwell was without its starting quarterback last Friday at Madison-ville, but Logan Knesek, normally a running back on offense, responded in a big way. Knesek, filling in for Kyle Cunningham, rushed 23 times for 131 yards and both touchdowns in a 12-6 Hornet victory.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER RUNNING DUO, Tonya and Serena Foster of Caldwell, won each of their divisions during Saturday’s Kolache Krunch 5K. Tonya won the Female 45-49 division, and Serena won the Female 20-24 division. -- Photo courtesy of Andrew Wolfe Photography

MOTHER-DAUGHTER RUNNING DUO, Tonya and Serena Foster of Caldwell, won each of their divisions during Saturday’s Kolache Krunch 5K. Tonya won the Female 45-49 division, and Serena won the Female 20-24 division. -- Photo courtesy of Andrew Wolfe Photography

Trnka earns top female in Kolache Krunch 5K Race

Caldwell High School graduate Kymberlee Trnka once again was the fastest female runner in the Kolache Krunch 5K. The Burleson County Aggie Moms’ Club hosted this year’s race was on Saturday, Sept. 14, prior to the opening ceremonies of the Kolache Festival.
SNOOK’S DRE’RAUD Rogers tries to intercept a pass during the Snook-Texas Wind game Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

SNOOK’S DRE’RAUD Rogers tries to intercept a pass during the Snook-Texas Wind game Friday. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Snook smashes Texas Wind for first victory

Snook’s Garrett Lero threw four touchdown passes, and Qwan Young and Matthew Jordan each rushed for over 100 yards in the Bluejays’ 60-12 homecoming win over Texas Wind last Friday in Bryan. Snook improved to 1-2 for the season heading into a Friday showdown with powerful, unbeaten San Saba.

Skrabanek places third at Moulton Invitational

Caldwell’s Joel Skrabanek placed third in Saturday’s Moulton Cross Country Invitational in the boys varsity division. Saturday’s event was held at the Moulton City Park. Skrabanek ran the three-mile race with a time of 17:24.

CHS JV Vball keeps rolling, beating Iola, Madisonville

The Lady Hornet junior varsity volleyball team improved to 10-2 for the season, beating Iola 25-20, 25-19 and Madisonville 25-20, 25-19 last week. On Tuesday, the Lady Hornets hosted Iola and won the match in straight sets with consistent offense, aggressive serving and amazing defense.

Freshman VB team goes 1-1

The Caldwell freshman volleyball team went 1-1 last week, losing to Iola on Tuesday at home 18-25, 26-24, 6-15. Leaders for the match included Allison Bowers in assists, Mya Bell and Ashyln Kellum in aces and JaAsia Mathis in kills.