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CALDWELL’S NICOLAS JOHNSON dives with the ball for extra yardage during Friday night’s Caldwell-Rockdale football game at Rockdale High School. The Tigers pulled out a 44-36 win despite a good showing from the Hornets. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

CALDWELL’S NICOLAS JOHNSON dives with the ball for extra yardage during Friday night’s Caldwell-Rockdale football game at Rockdale High School. The Tigers pulled out a 44-36 win despite a good showing from the Hornets. -- Tribune photo by Denise Hornaday

Hornets battle hard, fall to Rockdale 44-36

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
It wasn’t supposed to be close, but Caldwell came to play. A heavy underdog to state-ranked Rockdale, Caldwell battled to the end, narrowing the Tigers lead to 37-36 before finally falling 44-36 last Friday in Rockdale.

Skrabanek places 3rd at Sam Houston

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Caldwell’s Joel Skrabanek placed third out of over 177 runners in the 1Å-4A boys division at the Region III Cross Country Preview. The meet was held at Kate-Barr Ross Park in Huntsville, hosted by Sam Houston State University. Skrabanek ran the 5000-meter race with a time of 17:58.70.
CALDWELL’S DELAYNI Drgac hits the ball over Snook’s Jalee Baumann during the Lady Hornet-Lady Jay battle on Friday.

CALDWELL’S DELAYNI Drgac hits the ball over Snook’s Jalee Baumann during the Lady Hornet-Lady Jay battle on Friday.

#5 Lady Hornets sting Lady Jays in straight sets

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
In a battle of Burleson County, the Class 4A Number 7 Lady Hornets took down Snook in straight sets 25-10, 25-11, 25-18.
JERMAINE KEARNEY HAULS in this touchdown pass last Friday against Brazos Christian School in Bryan. Snook lost 48-38 and hosts Texas Wind this Friday in their homecoming game.

JERMAINE KEARNEY HAULS in this touchdown pass last Friday against Brazos Christian School in Bryan. Snook lost 48-38 and hosts Texas Wind this Friday in their homecoming game.

Snook has strong 2nd half in 48-38 loss to BC

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Snook Bluejays’ defense gave up some long passes last Friday against Brazos Christian, and it proved too costly in a 48-38 loss. Snook, who trailed 28-8 in the second and 35-14 in the third, rallied impressively in the second half, eventually cutting the Eagles’ lead to 42-38.
RAMAYA CARTER blocks a hit from Giddings’ Ryan Melcher on Tuesday. Also pictured is Giddings’ Brooklyn Walther.

RAMAYA CARTER blocks a hit from Giddings’ Ryan Melcher on Tuesday. Also pictured is Giddings’ Brooklyn Walther.

Lady Yeguas fight hard in loss to Giddings

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Lady Yeguas put up a good fight last Tuesday night, Sept. 3, against Giddings, but fell short -- losing in straight sets. No score was available at press time. Somerville never gave up, even though the Lady Buffs had more depth on the bench and could rest their starters at times.

CHS JV improves to 8-2

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The Lady Hornet junior varsity volleyball team added another two wins to their season total this past week, improving to 8-2 for the season. On Tuesday, Caldwell traveled to Lexington and defeated the Lady Eagles in a two set match 25-16, 25-10.
SOMERVILLE’S RAMAYA Carter finished fifth in the girls junior varsity division at the Lexington Small School Showdown Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Sept. 7. She is pictured with her coach Billy Ramey.

SOMERVILLE’S RAMAYA Carter finished fifth in the girls junior varsity division at the Lexington Small School Showdown Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Sept. 7. She is pictured with her coach Billy Ramey.

Avalos, Carter place 4th, 5th at Lexington JV cross country meet

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Caldwell’s Karla Avalos placed fourth and Somerville’s Ra-Maya Carter placed fifth at the Lexington Small School Showdown Cross Country Meet in the girls junior varsity division. Avalos ran the race with a time of 16:08.62, and Carter had a time of 16:12.86 in the 2-mile race.

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
DOGS OR PUPPIES -- Who let the dogs out? Or should I say puppies? That’s what the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs were trying to figure out, but it looked like a bunch of puppies in a 45-14 loss to the 10th-ranked Texas Longhorns in the season opener on Saturday night.
COLLIN GAMMAGE AND Carson Gammage move in for this tackle last Friday against Edna in Caldwell. The Hornets lost 29-16 in the opener and face Rockdale this week. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

COLLIN GAMMAGE AND Carson Gammage move in for this tackle last Friday against Edna in Caldwell. The Hornets lost 29-16 in the opener and face Rockdale this week. -- Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

VFW hosts Patriot’s Day program

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Patriot’s Day. First responders are encouraged to attend. R.S.V.P. so the VFW may get a count for the meal by calling (979) 535-9663 and leaving a message. A short program will be given by the Boy Scout Troup 181.
ELIZABETH SEE HITS the ball past a Rock-dale blocker Friday night at Hornet Gym. See had 11 kills for the Lady Hornets on Friday.

ELIZABETH SEE HITS the ball past a Rock-dale blocker Friday night at Hornet Gym. See had 11 kills for the Lady Hornets on Friday.

#7 Lady Hornets add two more wins, improve to 24-3

News Staff
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Even winning two matches last week, the Caldwell Lady Hornets dropped two spots in the latest Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Class 4A poll to Number 7.
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