Sports

Reese adds to already impressive resume; lands on Maxwell Award Watch List

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:00am

Bellville native and all-time leading rusher Richard Reese is swiftly becoming one of the nation’s most coveted running backs in college football. Reese was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List July 31 prior to his second season at Baylor University, which starts in about a month. The Maxwell Award is given out to the best player in college football for that season.

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Round Top-Carmine’s Weishuhn goes from multi-sport athlete to multi-sport coach

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:00am

Round Top-Carmine coach Catie Weishuhn calls the shots in track, basketball, and volleyball as head coach and has had plenty of success. Weishuhn also played multiple sports at Giddings High School and ultimately pursued softball, pursuing it so much that she ended up playing college ball at Blinn College, then transferred to St. Edwards University in Austin and became a volunteer assistant after her playing career. Weishuhn played two years at each school.

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Bellville's Fishbeck, Linseisen appear on TSWA 4A All-State Baseball Team

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:00am

Tyler Fishbeck and Blake Linseisen of Bellville baseball have graced their names on the Blue Bell/TSWA Class 4A All-State Baseball Team. Both of these players were seniors and were a crucial part in helping the Brahmas post another stellar record of 21-10-1 last season.

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Players to watch this football season: Schulenburg’s Tyler Ryba

Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:00am

Schulenburg High School football is looking to bounce back after going winless last season and the player with the keys to lead the comeback charge is none other than senior quarterback Tyler Ryba. Ryba is arguably the best athlete at Schulenburg with his speed, quickness, and pure athleticism.