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QUARTERBACK KORBIN BURNS carries for Caldwell against Giddings. The Hornets won 44-14 in their district opener. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Caldwell offense explosive in 44-14 win over Giddings

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Caldwell needed a breakout win, and they got it last Friday in a 4414 victory over Giddings at homecoming.The Hornets, improving to 3-2-1 overall and unbeaten in their last three games, wanted to start district play 1-0, and that happened with a quick striking offense that finished with 457 total...

SOMERVILLE’S MARTIN ESPINOZA and Jayden Young make a tackle make a tackle against Burton in the homecoming game. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Yeguas fall 42-23 to unbeaten Burton

Roy Sanders

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Somerville Yeguas put up some good numbers on offense with a strong rushing game, but turnovers proved costly in a 42-23 homecoming loss to unbeaten Burton.Somerville fell to 3-3 overall and1-2 in district play, now needing two victories in the next three district games to make the...

Lady Yeguas clinch playoff spot with win over Hearne

Denise Squier

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

After a three-set loss to Mumford last Tuesday, the Lady Yeguas bounced back to easily beat Hearne in three sets -- clinching a playoff spot in the UIL Class 2A Volleyball Playoffs.OntheroadinMumford, Somerville struggled to slow down Mumford’s freshmanphenomKeegan Kleiber who had 23 kills to lead...

Sports Corner

Sloan Preuss

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

ON A ROLL -- The Texas A&M Aggies are on a roll, moving up from #6 to #5 in the nation after a dominating 31-9 victory over the always pesky and sometimes feisty Mississippi State Bulldogs.The Aggies dominated on defense for the second week in a row and improved to 5-0 for the first time since 2016.

Wyatt Beasley

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

At the Texas High School Bass Association’s (THSBA) tournament at Lake Conroe, Beasley placed third with a total catch weight of 19.83 pounds with both first and second place being a duo of anglers.He also caught the biggest bass of the tournament weighing in at 7.71 pounds.

Reese McManus

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

McManus led the Lady Hornets last week against both Navasota and Bellville.Against the Lady Rattlers, she led the team in kills with 10 and in digs with 16.Against the Number 8 Brahmanettes, McManus had 17 kills, two blocks, 11 digs, 25 serves received and an assist.

Lady Yeguas fall to Snook in rivalry match

Denise Squier

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Lady Yeguas had a tough week last week, taking on the Number 2 team in Class 2A, the Burton Lady Panthers, and their county rivals, the Lady Jays.Last Tuesday, Sept. 30, Somerville traveled to Snook, falling to the Lady Jays in four sets 23-25, 25-20, 20-25, 1525.The Lady Yeguas were led by...

THE YEGUA BAND saxophone section jazzed up the Somerville-Iola halftime. Pictured are Amy Saxon and Jadon Moses. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Snook runs in Belton’s Pro-Fit Last Chance

Denise Squier

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Snook cross country team ran in the Pro-Fit Chance Invitational in Belton on Thursday, Oct. 2.Three Bluejay runners ran in the boys 3-mile Class 1A-4A varsity race, with Barrett Dudensing and Ethan Janac finishing 13th and 15th respectively.

Caldwell freshmen VB beats Navasota

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Caldwell freshman volleyball team had a thrilling victory over Navasota last week 2522, 22-25, 15-8.Coach Casey Faske said, “In an intense matchup, the girls rose to the challenge, showing strong teamwork and determination from start to finish.

Lady Hornet JV goes 1-1 in district again

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Lady Hornets JV volleyball team went 1-1 again last week, defeating Navasota on Tuesday and losing to Bellville on Friday.On Tuesday at home, the Lady Hornets had a very tough first set against the Lady Rattlers and just could not seem to get anything going offensively or defensively and lost...

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