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Horns notch pair of run-rule wins

After out-scoring Bloomington and Louise 34-1, the Shorthorns improved to 9-8 on the season and 3-2 in District 29-2A. Connor Lichnovsky pitched both games since they were six days apart. He gave up three hits and one earned run over nine innings, striking out 17.
Schramek places third at state free throw contest

Schramek places third at state free throw contest

Schramek places third at state free throw contest

Adam Schramek of Schulenburg is shown with the trophy he won at the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Championship, held in San Antonio earlier this month. Schramek placed third in the 14-year-old boys’ division.

SJH track teams compete in Shiner meet

The Schulenburg Junior High track teams competed in the Shiner “ribbon” meet on Monday, March 18. Shorthorns and Lady Horns who placed in the top six in their heats were as follows: 8TH GRADE GIRLS • Rodneisha Walton – 4th, discus (52’4”); 6th, shot put (22’7.

Upcoming SHS Sports Schedules

SOFTBALL • March 28 – at Moulton, 6 p.m. • April 2 – at home vs. Weimar*, 6 p.m. • April 5 – at Flatonia*, 6 p.m. • April 9 – at home vs. Shiner*, 6 p.m. * District 29-2A opponents BASEBALL • March 29 – at Moulton (V-4:30 p.m.). • April 2 – at home vs. Weimar* (JV-4:30 / V-7:00).

SHS takes part in Goliad tennis tourney

Schulenburg High School tennis teams competed in the Goliad Spring Tournament last week. Results for the Shorthorns and Lady Horns from Wednesday, March 20: VARSITY BOYS’ SINGLES • Zane Brenek – 8-2 vs. Shiner, 2-8 vs. Taft; VARSITYMIXED DOUBLES • Caden Herzik/Mikayla Otto – 8-7 (7-4) vs.
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Horns hold Little League Appreciation Night

Over 30 Little Leaguers, shown above along with Shorthorn varsity team members, took part in Little League Appreciation Night prior to last week’s game against Bloomington at the Sports Complex.
Haylie Goode sends a line drive to left field for a triple against Flatonia. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Haylie Goode sends a line drive to left field for a triple against Flatonia. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Lady Horns notch first district win

After run-ruling Flatonia at home last Tuesday for their first district win, the Lady Horns fell in five innings at Shiner on Thursday. Schulenburg, at 1-3 in District 29-2A and 8-8 overall, finished off the Lady Bulldogs with six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 14-4 victory.
Making up the Shorthorn team that placed third in both the St. Paul tournament last week and the Sacred Heart tournament this week were: (from left) Van Prihoda, Reid Janda, Brant Redman, Brycen Schramek, and Jackson Faith.

Making up the Shorthorn team that placed third in both the St. Paul tournament last week and the Sacred Heart tournament this week were: (from left) Van Prihoda, Reid Janda, Brant Redman, Brycen Schramek, and Jackson Faith.

Horn golfers place third in two tourneys

Two Shorthorns finished in a three-way tie for the top score in the Shiner St. Paul Golf Tournament, held at Independence Golf Course in Gonzales on Monday, March 11. Following a two-hole playoff, Brycen Schramek claimed first place individually while Reid Janda ended up in third.
Cooper Demel tracks a high infield popup into his glove against Flatonia. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Cooper Demel tracks a high infield popup into his glove against Flatonia. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Shorthorns suffer pair of close losses

Despite out-hitting its last two opponents, Schulenburg came up a little short on the scoreboard. After a 4-1 loss to Flatonia and 3-1 setback against Shiner, the Shorthorns dropped to 7-8 on the season and 1-2 in District 29-2A.