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COOPER SCHLUENS AND Jordyn Hafernick from Caldwell have advanced to the regional golf tournament in Huntsville.

COOPER SCHLUENS AND Jordyn Hafernick from Caldwell have advanced to the regional golf tournament in Huntsville.

Hafernick, Schluens advance to regionals

Caldwell freshman Jordyn Hafernick placed third and Caldwell sophomore Cooper Schluens placed sixth on March 23-24 at the District 22-4A Tournament in Navasota, with both advancing to the regional tournament.The 4A-Region 3 Tournament will be held on April 13-16 at Bearkat Course in Huntsville.
KYLIE NEUENDORFF makes contact with the ball during Somerville’s home game against Burton on Friday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

KYLIE NEUENDORFF makes contact with the ball during Somerville’s home game against Burton on Friday. Tribune photo by Denise Squier

Lady Yeguas lose two to Burton

The Lady Yeguas lost two district games to Burton last week.Last Tuesday, Somerville was on the road, falling 11-2 in Burton Burton opened the game with two runs in the bottom of the first.
THE CALDWELL HIGH School Boys Golf Team includes, from left, Cooper Schluens, Kaden Fritsche, Zane Ginnis, Kyle Skinner, Rylan Cross and Conner Schroeder.

THE CALDWELL HIGH School Boys Golf Team includes, from left, Cooper Schluens, Kaden Fritsche, Zane Ginnis, Kyle Skinner, Rylan Cross and Conner Schroeder.

Ellis breaks Caldwell record at Mart Relays

Caldwell track phenom Spencer Ellis broke the school record in the boys 3,200-meter run at the Mart Edd Burleson Relays.Ellis placed second with a time of 10:12.70, breaking the old school record’s time of 10:15.13.Cristiano Tinoco of Bosqueville won this event with a time of 10:09.50.
CALDWELL’S CORT HILDEBRAND, Shane Clements and Jake Hibbeler are joined by these Little League players, and future Hornets, for the National Anthem at the Caldwell-Smithville game on Saturday. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

CALDWELL’S CORT HILDEBRAND, Shane Clements and Jake Hibbeler are joined by these Little League players, and future Hornets, for the National Anthem at the Caldwell-Smithville game on Saturday. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Hornets win 6-1 at home over Smithville

The Caldwell Hornets defeated Smithville 6-1 on Saturday, March 28, in Caldwell for their first district win.

Vykukal wins gold at Caldwell Tourney

Caldwell hosted a tennis tournament last week, with Caldwell’s own Landon Vykukal winning the boys singles title.Vykukal advanced past James Kuehl of Giddings in the first round, and then beat Carson Jewell of Normangee in the quarterfinals 1,0.

Somerville falls 11-3 to CTC in Temple

The Somerville Yeguas fell to Central Texas Christian School 11-3 last Friday, March 27, in Temple.The loss dropped the Yeguas to 3-13 for the year.CTC built a 3-0 lead through the first two innings before Somerville scored in the top of the third.
BRAYDEN MACIK OF the Snook Bluejays bats against Burton last Friday in Snook. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

BRAYDEN MACIK OF the Snook Bluejays bats against Burton last Friday in Snook. Tribune photo by Roy Sanders

Burton shuts out Snook in two games

The Snook Bluejays lost twice to Burton in district games last week -- 16-0 on Tuesday, March 24, in Burton, and 14-0 at home on Friday, March 27.In game one, Burton built a 10-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and added six runs in the bottom of the second.

Lady Hornets beat Navasota 14-7

Caldwell’s Mesha Johnson was 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Caldwell past Navasota 14-7.Johnson hit a home run to left field in the second inning and singled in the first and sixth innings.

Snook’s Dudensing wins three golds at Iola Bulldog Relays

Snook’s Barrett Dudensing won place first in three events at last week’s Iola Bulldog Relays 2026.Dudensing won first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.68.He also won first in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 4:54.23 and first in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11:34.87.

CHS tennis plays in Viking Classic

Last Friday, the Caldwell tennis team traveled to Bryan to play in the 2026 Bryan Viking Classic.In boys singles, Felipe Gaucin won his first round match over Ian Byun of Liberty Hill 3-5, 5(13)4(11), (11-9).