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The Lady Gobblers celebrate a kill by Kyara Denson. The team prevailed over St. Joe 3-1. (Submitted Photo)

St. Joe Matchup

. 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

Quarterback Jaxxon Marie scores his 3rd rushing touchdown in the 3rd Quarter, giving the Gobblers a 55-35 lead. Marie would end up with 4 touchdowns on the ground. (Photos by Mike Cantu)

Gobblers triumph over arch rival Bulldogs

Jaxxon Marie put up PlayStation numbers, passing for 246 yards and 5 touchdowns, while rushing for 188 yards and 4 touchdowns, against the Yoakum Bulldogs. The Gobbler signal caller accounted for 9 total touchdowns, all of them needed, as the Gobblers defeated their rivals 61-49, in what was the highest scoring game of the rivalry. 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

Yorktown scheduled to play Skidmore-Tynan on Friday 13th

Yorktown scheduled to play Skidmore-Tynan on Friday 13th

Skidmore-Tynan were 4-6 last season and are in 2A Division I - District 16 with Freer, Premont, Refugio, Riviera-Kaufer, Santa Maria, and Three Rivers. The Bobcats started the season with two losses to both Natalia (28-18) and Kenedy (34-16). 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

McKenzie Medina jets up the field while Colton Rogers and Justin Guerrero take care of business in the backfield. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats fall in season opener, show promise in 2nd half

On Friday, Aug. 30 the varsity football team traveled for their first game of the season to play against the Karnes City Badgers. The end result was a 36-14 loss for the Yorktown squad. The second half showed promise for the Wildcats. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

Carly Weischwill hits from the right side against the Eagles. Dodds, Person, and Stehling can be seen covering. PHOTO BY VALERIE STUART

Kats claw the Eagles

On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Yorktown Kitty Kat volleyball team hosted the Luling Eagles. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

L-R: Emma Jones, Faith Pena, Shaylynn Wagner, Abby Klein, Vanessa Lopez, Payton Pena, and Elizabeth Guinn.

Nordheim Volleyball

The Lady Pirates hosted their tournament on Aug. 30-31, finishing 3rd with only one loss to VCA on day two in a hard fought match. The Lady Pirates finished Day 1 with two wins against Pettus and VCA. They played for 3rd place and beat A-T in their final game. All-tournament honors went to Senior Abby Klein and Junior Vanessa Lopez. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

Cross Country at Shiner Meet

Cross Country at Shiner Meet

. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

Trent Foerster and Ryan Knostman block their opponents while Brody Metting looks to dart up the field. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats get first win at home

On Friday, Sept. 6 the Yorktown Wildcats had their first home debut, playing against the Banquette Bulldogs. It wasn’t the start the Wildcats were looking for, as the Bulldogs scored on the opening kickoff, but it was the finish that mattered the most. Yorktown beat Banquette, 34-14 and currently have a 1-1 record. “The one consistent constant between last week and this week is how they fought. They fought hard last week and this week, for four quarters in both games. This game we executed better. I know it didn't start off that way in the first quarter, but they showed resilience. I think they learned alot from last week,” stated Head Coach Ryan Knostman. Their opponents seemed to have all the luck, initially. After returning the opening kickoff Banquette even managed to score two points off of the blocked extra point. Only sixteen seconds had ticked off the clock and Yorktown found themselves trailing, 8-0. The Wildcats responded well. With Daylon Meyer and McKenzie Medina back to return, Banquette tried to onside kick. It did not go far enough and gave possession to the Wildcats on the 49 yard line. Brody Metting would score on the second play, scampering down the right side line. Kason Sullivan added on the extra point, 7-8. 11:04 still remained in the first quarter, and both teams had already found the endzone in this offensive showcase. The Bulldogs took a six yard loss on their first play but on second down with 16 yards needed they managed to find the endzone. They would attempt a two point conversion but were stopped with a tackle by Rylan Rau, 7-14. The Wildcats trailed by one, 13-14 when they had a big defensive stop. After the Wildcats fumbled during a pitch to the running back, Banquette had the ball on the 47 yard line, however Richard Flores made a tackle bringing on fourth down. The opponent went around the end when Ethan Fitts and Matthew Olguin knocked him out of bounds and the ball went over on downs to the Wildcats. Yorktown moved into the red zone but missed the field goal. With 5:16 remaining in the half, Banquette fumbled on the 35 yard line. Metting would scramble for a 54 yard touchdown to give the Wildcats the lead. Sullivan tacked on the extra point, 20-14. During the Bulldogs next possession a series of back to back penalties forced them to punt. Metting would perform his signature move, bolting up the middle before scrambling down the sideline, to the 19 yard line. After connecting with Olguin, quarterback Metting carried the ball four yards into the endzone, 26-14. This time the defensive playmaker was Adam Serbin as he sacked the quarterback for a three yard loss. 4:16 remained in the game when Brayden Knostman handed the ball off to running back Garrett Menn who rushed for eight yards and a touchdown. Sullivan’s extra point attempt sailed through the uprights, ending the scoring of the night, 34-14. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

Gobbler wide receiver Brayden Hernandez scores a touchdown during the 2nd quarter against Columbus. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Gobblers struggle in season opener

The Cuero Gobblers opened their season, with a 65-24 loss to the Columbus Cardinals on August 30. The Cardinals high-powered offense dominated the Gobblers for close to 600 yards and nine touchdowns. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

Senior Arissa Carbonara pushes the ball over the net to win the point at Calallen on September 3. The Lady Gobblers beat Calallen in a five-set thriller on Sep. 3.

Calallen Thriller

. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

Gobblers bounce back against Bears

Gobblers bounce back against Bears

With last week’s game behind them, the Gobblers traveled to La Vernia to take on the Bears. “It’s on to the next one for us. We understand what type of team we just played and what kind of game we just played. We just gotta have a short-term memory and just use it for what it is and get ready for the next,” said receiver coach, Tre’Vontae Hights, entering Friday night’s contest. He added, “I think we can be a lot better protecting the ball and executing in the redzone” The Gobblers offense was much more efficient Friday night, finishing the night with over 300 yards total offense, 5 touchdowns, and 0 turnovers, while defeating the La Vernia Bears 3528. The Gobblers defense came out strong, with sacks from Aiden Stafford and Kason Roy, to go along with fumble recoveries by Roy and Barrett Smith on the 1st three Bear possessions. The second Bear turnover, from inside their own 10, set up the Gobblers’ first score of the night, a 2 yard plunge from Jace Gamez. 09/11/2024 08:34 PM

Coach Henkes instructs her team while the bench cheers over a good play. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Varsity volleyball team progresses

Tuesday, Aug. 27 the Kitty Kat volleyball team traveled to compete against the Shiner St. Paul Cardinals. Yorktown fell short, 25-19, 25-21, 25-14. Nobody likes to suffer a loss but head coach Ashtyn Henkes understands there is more to the game than the win/loss column. There are more ways than one to measure a team’s success. Henkes' philosophy involves evaluating the team's progress based on three factors: teamwork, personal growth, and skill development In set one, the varsity squad made a late surge but couldn’t close the gap. With the score 25-13, Sydnie Krueger hit from the right side earning a point for Yorktown. The Kitty Kats strung together a four point run with Palyn Koopmann recording two aces, bringing the score to 23-18. St. Paul was forced to call a timeout, however Yorktown stepped back onto the court unfazed. Middle hitter Carly Weischwill, killed the ball inching the team closer, 2319. Unfortunately, the Cardinal’s strong offense claimed the next two points, ending the set, 25-19. 09/04/2024 01:25 PM

The line consisting of Colton Rogers, Xavier Naranjo, Trent Foerster, and Manuel Macias moves toward the line of scrimmage, (missing is sophomore Gunnar Hughes). PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats hope to dictate plays against Karnes City

The Yorktown football team will travel to play their season opener against Karnes City on Friday, Aug. 30 with kickoff set at 7:00 pm. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

The team huddles together to listen to Head Coach Ashtyn Henkes during a timeout against Runge. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Kats Went on the Road

The Kitty Kats went on the road this week, playing against Tidehaven on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and participating in the Kenedy Tournament on Friday and Saturday. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

Isaac Ward makes a touchdown. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Gobblers compete in final tune-up

The Cuero Gobblers are no stranger to competition. This year’s team may be young and inexperienced, but they showed plenty of fight Thursday night against the SA Davenport Wolves. 08/28/2024 09:31 PM

The YHS 2024-25 Cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheer Camp in Galveston. Pictured: Front Row (L-R): Brielle Allman, Alaina Guzman, Leighton Kirchoff, Destiny Longoria, Paige Deleon. Back Row (L-R): Rylie Krueger (mascot), Serenity Rodriguez, Malayshia Thomas, Ashlie Gaida, Brycen Allman, Syd...

YHS Cheerleaders Compete at UCA in Galveston

The Yorktown High School Cheerleaders attended the UCA Cheer Camp at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, from July 1619. For three days, the cheerleaders learned new band chants, cheer, stunts and so much. There were also competitions where the Yorktown cheerleaders received many awards. Here is a list of the awards: 1st Place Cheer-Small Varsity Division; 3rd Place Dance- Small Varsity Division; Most Energetic Mascot Trophy-Wally the Wildcat (Rylie Krueger); 4- All American Recipients: Seniors - Malayshia Thomas, Brycen Allman, Sydnie Krueger and sophomore Paige Deleon; The “Pin It” Forward Award- Sydnie Krueger; 4- Blue Superior Ribbons; 4Spirit Sticks; 3- Superior Blue Ribbons-Wally the Wildcat; 1- Red Ribbon- Wally the Wildcat; Top Mushy Mascot Award-Wally the Wildcat. 08/21/2024 06:30 AM

A Wildcat charges upfield with a slew of defenders trying to bring him down. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats perform with high execution, physicality

Friday, Aug. 16 Yorktown scrimmaged the Woodsboro Eagles at Wildcat Stadium. 08/21/2024 06:30 AM

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