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Wildcats football is showing signs of turning it’s program around with a perfect start to the season and a 3-0 record. Weimar scored 53 points in their first game, 37 in their second game to go along with a shutout, and 65 in their most recent win against Somerville. The Wildcats also haven’t allowed more than 14 points in each game this season, with the 14 points allowed being in the Somerville game.

After making a state tournament appearance last year, Schulenburg volleyball is headed toward the same path after a streak of wins over the past couple weeks. The Lady Horns now have a record above .500 with some cushion and recently went on a five-game win streak with victories against Fayetteville, La Grange, Waelder, Lexington, and Round Top-Carmine. Three of those wins were sweeps and the win against Round Top is a quality one. Even though Round Top is a class below Schulenburg in 1A, the Cubettes have been ranked in the top 10 for the TGCA Volleyball Poll throughout the entire season.

HILLACIOUS MEET Brenham – Here are the results from the Hillacious Meet Sept. 9.

FLATONIA – Bulldogs foot- ball protected home field on home coming night with a tough win vs Nixon-Smiley Sept. 8 at Bulldogs Field by a final score of 21-14. As this was an evenly matched game for it’s entirety, Flatonia eventually took the upper hand with their run game and battled for crucial yards down the stretch. “We elimi- nated the mistakes," said first-year Flatonia head football coach Brent Mascheck.

BELLVILLE – The Bellville High School volleyball team defeated Giddings High School at Brah- mas Gym Sept. 5 by a final score of 25-16, 19-25, 25-15, 25-22. Bellville dominated the first set and Giddings answered, but the Brahmanettes were able to hang on with their clutch gene and put down timely points. “Giddings came here loaded for bear,” said Bellville head volleyball coach Susan Brewer.

Lady Cardinals volleyball is once again looking like a state championship team with pieces all across the board. 2024 University of Texas at San Antonio volleyball commit Ally Tribe has been towards the top of the team kill list, which is normal for the 6’2” senior. Arranging the kills is senior setter Sage Thomas, who has the ability to tally 40-50 assists a game as she put up 45 in a recent win vs Victoria West.

BELLVILLE – The Faith Academy Knights welcomed the Hill Country Christian Rams at SAB stadium for their first home game of the young season. It was a battle from the beginning with both teams scoring two times in- side the first 2 minutes. When the dust settled, the Rams prevailed against a young Knights team, 82-48.

The Rice High School football team is now 2-0 for the ’23 season with their most recent win against Kashmere High School Aug. 31 by a final score of 31-14.

FAYETTEVILLE - Lady Horns volleyball went into Lions Gym Aug. 29 and collected a victory against Fayetteville High School by sweep with a final score of 25-7, 25-11, 25-15. Schulenburg had all parts of their offense working throughout the match that was too much for Fayette- ville to handle. "Just trying to min - imize some of our mistakes," said Schulenburg head volleyball coach Donald Zapalac.

LA GRANGE – The Columbus High School football team survived a tough fight from La Grange High School Sept. 1 at Leopards Field

The Flatonia High School vol leyball team has a record just above .500 after struggling last year and it seems they have the pieces for a potential postseason run. Freshman outside hitter Katelin Sullivan has contributed in the kills and assists categories and they also have an allaround athlete in sophomore setter Summer Sodek racking up a bunch of assists.

LA GRANGE – The La Grange High School volleyball team fell to East Bernard High School August 22 at Leopards Gym by a final score of 25-14, 16- 25, 14-25, 11-25. La Grange had a really good first set and looked in sync, then East Bernard snapped back into shape to dominate the next three sets with a clicking offense. “When we start making mistakes, we get in our own heads,” said La Grange head volleyball coach Leslie Coltrain.

BELLVILLE – Brahmas foot- ball won their first game of the sea son in dominating fashion by defeating La Grange High School August 25 at Brahmas Field with a final score of 68-20. Bellville was able to reach the end zone quick and didn’t let go of their large lead throughout the game, going up 62-13 at halftime and running the clock out for the majority of the second half en route to Bellville head football coach Grady Rowe’s 116th victory at Bellville, the most in school history.

Lady Knights Volleyball pick up big wins !!

GIDDINGS – The Columbus High School football team dom - inated Giddings High School

FULSHEAR – Lady Cardinals volleyball took down Jordan Ful shear High School Aug. 26 at Chargers Gym in Fulshear by a final score of 13-25, 25-22, 25-23. After going down early, Columbus responded with two crucial sets to close out a huge win from clutch points and a solid flow on offense. "I told them we're here to fight and we can play with anybody," said Columbus head volleyball coach Kayley Johns.

Cougars football has strolled into ’23 with the same winning vibes as last year and an opening win vs Yorktown High School by a final score of 43-6. Brazos

Flatonia Bulldog senior Austin Arnett stretches out to stop a Cardinal from entering the Bulldog end zone in Friday nights season opener against St

The Fayetteville High School volleyball team currently sits at 6-8 after the first couple weeks of the season. This was expect - ed with the departure of Brook lyn Jaeger and having to rebuild chemistry with a totally differ ent team. The Lady Lions now have senior outside hitter Kayme Schley leading the pack, who can easily reach double-digit kills on a nightly basis.

La Grange volleyball has an overall record of 7-11 and is still yet to start district play. The Lady Leopards are another team who had many impact players graduate in ’22 such as Maddi Fritz (University of Louisiana at La - fayette volleyball), Camille Gon zalez, and Hailey Hill. Even with suffering these losses, this year's team possesses players like de - fensive specialists Haylie Coo per, Mara Colon, and Jena Jobb.

The Bellville High School volleyball team has hit their early season stride as they’ve won their last eight matches in a row. The first few wins of the streak came against Schulenburg, Chaparral, La Grange, and Iowa Colony.