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UIL 1A- DISTRICT 29

WALLIS – Cougars football had a rough night and was shut out by Tidehaven High School Oct. 13 at Cougars Field with a final score of 34-0. After a scoreless first quarter, Tidehaven put on the points and scored three touchdowns in the second quarter, then continued moving the ball and kept their defense intact while not allowing a point.

ROUND TOP – The Round Top-Carmine High School volleyball team shut out Fayettevlle High School in straight sets Oct. 10 at Lions Gym by a final score of 25-9, 25-12, 25-12. The Cubettes were dominant on offense and took advantage of their towering athleticism. “It’s just always a fun and tough place to play,” said Round Top-Carmine head volleyball coach Catie Weishuhn.

Wildcats football improved to 5-2 on the season and 1-2 in district with a 35-22 win over Thorndale last Friday.

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The La Grange High School football team defeated Smithville High School Oct. 6 by a final score of 36-21. This is the Leopards’ second win of the season and it doesn’t look like it will be their last with the way the offense has been performing.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School football team tacked it on in the fourth quarter to pull away with a 42-14 victory Oct. 6 at Cardinals Field against Hallettsville High School. It was a close game until the fourth quarter when Columbus went on a scoring spree and scored 21 points in the quarter. “Motivating these guys, it’s not hard to motivate them,” said Columbus head football coach Matt Schobel.

Cubettes senior utility player Mallory Krause sets a ball up high

RICE – Lady Cardinals volleyball traveled to Rice High School October 3 and took down the Lady Raiders by a final score of 25-13, 25-12, 25-8. Columbus took advantage of their talent and athleticism by overpowering the match with their supreme skill on offense, ultimately making it too much to handle for Rice. “Every game matters is what we’re talking about right now,” said Columbus head volleyball coach Kayley Johns.

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg High School volleyball team put on a strong showing Sept. 26 at Shorthorns Gym by taking down Louise High School with a final score of 25-5, 25-4, 25-14. Louise was overmatched by the Lady Horns depth and skill as Schulenburg powered through this one from the very beginning.

The Flatonia High School football team fought out an - other win September 29 as they beat Thorndale High School by a final score of 35-28. Top performers in this game were Beck Zimmerman, Keegan Green, and Kobe Bur ton. Each of these players scored a touchdown while Green and Burton added two and both rushed for over 100 yards.

Twenty-six schools ran at the Dave Jantzen XC Invitational held on the Houston Christian Campus, Saturday,

BELLVILLE – Celebrating

Brahmanettes volleyball has won 25+ games for the sea son and recently grasped six games in a row. Bellville has three seniors on their team and is loaded with talent such as junior outside hitter Sydney McKay. It also helps when you have one of the best volleyball coaches in the state of Texas, head coach Susan Brewer.

SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg football won their third game of the season Sept. 29 at Shorthorns Field by defeating Hearne High School with a final score of 10-0. The Shorthorns defense was stellar and they mustered just enough offense to seal a win on homecoming night. “We’re not turned around yet,” said Schulenburg head football coach Luke Hobbs.

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Cubettes volleyball has been on a surge all season and are showing their intense hunger to get to the state tournament. Led by head coach Catie Weishuhn, this team is loaded with experience and has a lethal offense with weapons such as Mallory Krause, Tess and Jill Eilers, Kennedy Flinn, and many more key contributors.