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Alana Herzik intercepts a pass in the second half. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Lady Horns fend off Lady Bulldogs in fourth quarter for bi-district win

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Continuing their turn-around from a 6-29 season, the Lady Horns notched their 18th win this year with a 38-33 victory over Thorndale in the first round of the playoffs last Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Giddings.

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

Horns rout Hornets to finish season

News Staff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

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.

Pictured are members of the DVAL champion St. Rose “A” team: (front, from left) Rilee Kusy, Will Herzik, Brett Hollas, Bo Brossmann, William Eudy, Weston Hollas, Dylan Zweschper, Cal Schiffli; and (back, from left) coaches Shannon Hollas and Drew Brossmann.

Cardinals claim DVAL championship

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

With a decisive victory over Weimar St. Michael last Monday, the St. Rose “A” team boys claimed their first Diocese of Victoria Athletic League championship since 2019.

Shorthorn Wood Bat Tournament

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Feb. 20-22 • Sports ComplexTHURSDAY • 9 a.m.......... Hallettsville Sacred Heart vs. Thorndale • 11 a.m........ Thorndale vs. Industrial • 1 p.m.......... Hallettsville Sacred Heart vs. Industrial • 3 p.m.......... Burton vs. Luling • 5 p.m.......... Burton vs. Schulenburg FRIDAY • 9 a.m..........

Upcoming SHS Sports Schedules

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

POWERLIFTING • Feb.19 – Rice Consolidated meet (boys). SOFTBALL • Feb. 21 – at home vs. Luling, 5 p.m. • Feb. 25 – at Moulton*, 6 p.m. • Feb. 27 & March 1 – Schulenburg Tournament. * 1A school competing in District 29-2A. BASEBALL • Feb. 20-22 – Schulenburg Tournament. • Feb.

Horns place third in first tourney

News Staff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The Shorthorns golf team started its season in the Columbus tournament on Monday, Feb. 10 and placed third with a team score of 345. Shown above are: (from left) Jayse Janda, Brant Redman, Reid Janda, head coach Richard Hoogendoorn, Brycen Schramek, Cooper Demel, and Van Prihoda.

SHS softball team starts season 1-4

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

After run-ruling Rice Consolidated in their season opener, the Lady Horns dropped four games in the Somerville tournament last week.Schulenburg scored 14 runs on eight hits and made six errors in a five-inning contest at the Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 10.

SHS lifters compete in Rice, Stockdale meets

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Three Lady Horns took part in the Swamp Strength 2.0 girls’ powerlifting meet, hosted by Rice Consolidated on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Team results were: 1. Rice Consolidated, 49 points; 2. Brazos, 32 points; 3. Flatonia, 22 points; 4. Weimar, 21 points; 5. La Grange, 20 points; 6. Shiner, 15 points; 7.

UIL Class 2A Boys’ Basketball Playoffs

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

BI-DISTRICT (Feb. 17-18)DIVISION I REGION IV • West Hardin vs. Snook• Thorndale vs. Ganado• San Saba vs. Stacey• Port Aransas vs. Freer• Hearne vs. Sabine Pass• Flatonia vs. Holland• Brackett vs. Harper• Santa Maria vs. KenedyDIVISION II REGION IV• Evadale vs. Bremond• Granger vs.

UIL Class 2A Girls’ Basketball Playoffs

News Staff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

DIVISION I REGION IV BI-DISTRICT • Danbury 57, Snook 53• Schulenburg 38, Thorndale 33• San Saba 88, Brackett 31• Refugio 91, Premont 25• Mumford 56, West Hardin 20• Flatonia 88, Rosebod-Lott 21• Johnson City 64, Charlotte 23• Skidmore-Tynan 50, Freer 16 DIVISION I REGION IV AREA• Danbury 49,...

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