With the Shorthorns’ 14th win this year in the season finale, head coach Richard Hoogendoorn notched his 500th win at Schulenburg High. In 25 seasons here, compiling a record of 500-292, his teams have made the playoffs 19 times and reached the state semifinals twice. Overall, he has a record of 874-554. Sticker File Photo
Even with a 69-16 blowout win in Louise last Tuesday, the Shorthorns missed out on a trip to the playoffs.
Schulenburg finished the season at 14-14 and 7-5 in District 28-2A. Ganado claimed the final post-season spot with its 60-49 victory in Weimar on Feb. 11. The Indians, also at 7-5 in district, won both matchups against the Horns.
For the first time since 2019, Schulenburg failed to make the pla…
