Cowgirls rally past Ben Bolt in area round




ODEM- The Cowgirls rallied in the final two sets (25-16, 17-25, 25-13, 25-13) in an area round win over Ben Bolt last week. McMullen County improved to 31-2 overall on the season and advances to the regional quarterfinals. “We did a great job of playing all of the positions against Ben Bolt,” McMullen County head coach Darcy Remmers said. “I […]

Just For Kicks

Playoffs are what most remember

Five Brush Country volleyball teams qualified for the playoffs, but only McMullen County remains in the hunt. As an avid sports fan all of my life I have always believed it’s not how a team starts the season, but finishes. If you don’t agree ask the New York Giants when they beat the undefeated New England Patriots in the Super […]

Pirates plunder Eagles, set for playoffs




ROCKPORT- The Eagles dropped their final regular season game against Rockport-Fulton 27-7 last week. “I thought the kids played hard, but we had too many turnovers,” Pleasanton head coach Tab Dumont said. The Pirates have averaged more than 50 points per game, which was a bright spot for the Eagle defense as they held them to 27 in the game. […]

Off The Pitch

Celebrations not always timed right

For most high school athletes, it is only natural to celebrate when their team scores a goal or makes a touchdown. When it comes to collegiate sports, the tendency to celebrate is even greater because the level of play is so much more advanced. However, some celebrations can be premature and just downright embarrassing. Utah wide receiver Kaelin Clay gave […]

Sports Focus

Don’t count the ‘Horns out just yet

Forget that the Texas Longhorns are done for the year. And forget that Coach Charlie Strong is such a disciplinarian and demands so much from his players that they would never show any sign of disrespect. After Saturday’s rousing 33-16 victory over ranked West Virginia – the Horns’ second straight win – the players ambushed their firstyear coach in the […]

Lady Eagles Eliminated By Devine



Indians speared by Gobblers in District 15-4A DII matchup




CUERO- The Indians were outmatched against Cuero after a 54-13 defeat in their last regular season game. “We had a couple of good chances early, but we fell behind too fast,” Jourdanton head coach Darrell Andrus said. Cuero was led by D’Anthony Hopkins, a UTSA commit, who rushed for 297 yards and 5 touchdowns in the win. “He was impressive […]

Lady Bulldogs sweep Squaws in first round




JOURDANTON– The Squaws fell to Bandera (23- 25; 17-25; 21-25) last week in the bi-district round of playoffs to end their season. “We played with passion and intensity like we have been working on all season,” head volleyball coach Tabitha Fogle said. “In the end, we just made too many errors.” Jourdanton started out strong against the Lady Bulldogs and […]

Aggies clawed by Wildcats in finale




CARRIZO SPRINGS- The Aggies were eliminated from the playoffs after a 23-0 shutout by Carrizo Springs last week. Poteet gained 44 total offensive yards as both teams battled on a battered field. “It was sloppy conditions and really muddy,” Poteet head coach Doug Foster said. “Both teams had to play on it though and they did a better job than […]

Lady Aggies outsted by Boerne in playoff match




SAN ANTONIO– The Lady Aggies were swept by Boerne (11-25, 9-25, 15- 25) in a bi-district playoff match last week. Poteet finished 12-19 overall after going 4-6 in District 30-4A comeptition. “It was a great experience for such a young team,” Poteet head coach Sanada Molina said. “We had lots of nerves, but it was a good lesson for us […]