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Coach Onofre and his Varsity Basketball team assisted the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce with putting up the Christmas garland along the downtown bridge. Mike and Mary Ressman donated the garland. 12/04/2024 06:21 PM

Jace Gamez attempts to make a tackle on Wimberley Quarterback Cody Stover Friday night.

Gobbler playoff run ends with loss to Wimberley

The Cuero Gobbler’s season has come to an end at the hand of the Wimberley Texans. The Texans defeated the Gobblers 69-28 last Friday at UFCU Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos in the Regional Semifinals. 12/04/2024 06:21 PM

Running back Dayvon Varela scampers for yards against Navarro.

Defense smothers Navarro’s Slot T

The Cuero Gobblers scored 42 first-half points before coasting to a 56-21 victory over the Navarro Panthers on Friday. The Gobblers held the Panther’s Slot T offense scoreless until the third quarter. 11/27/2024 01:52 PM

Senior Braleigh Dodds achieves 1,000 career assists

Senior Braleigh Dodds achieves 1,000 career assists

In the high-octane world of volleyball, where teamwork and precision reign supreme, achieving personal milestones is a testament to an athlete's dedication, skill, and perseverance. Recently, one such remarkable achievement was celebrated: Senior Braleigh Dodds, the standout setter for the Yorktown Kitty Kats, reached an impressive milestone of 1,000 career assists. This achievement not only highlights Dodds’s talent but also underscores the importance of the setter position in the game of volleyball. This milestone is not just a number; it represents countless hours of practice, relentless determination, and a deep understanding of the game. Head volleyball coach, Ashtyn Henkes, when asked to describe Dodds: “Braleigh is so competitive and always came to practice ready to get better and compete for her team. I’m so proud of her for all of her accomplishments this season and I am happy I was able to see her reach her goals.” 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Yorktown quarterback Brody Metting pushes for more yards in the playoff game against Ben Bolt on Friday, which ended in a hard fought 38-19 loss. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Football season closes with battle against Ben Bolt

Yorktown fell Friday night in the first round of the playoffs to a tough Ben Bolt team in Beeville. The Wildcats started the season with a loss, went on a seven-game win streak, then lost the last three games of the season to accumulate a 7-4 overall record. They ranked third in District 15 2 A Division II and played the runner up of District 16. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Freshman Palyn Koopmann soars in the air to contest a shot by a Goliad Player. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kittens outwit Kitty Kats in season opener, team bounces back

The Yorktown Kitty Kat 2024-25 basketball season is in full swing, as Yorktown has now played three games, picking up two wins. The Kitty Kats opened the season on Saturday, November 9, when they traveled to Moulton to face the Kittens. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

After Friday’s victory over the La Feria Lions, the Cuero Gobblers are headed to Floresville for a showdown with longtime opponents Geronimo Navarro Panthers. The Gobblers hold a 10-4 lead against Navarro in their various matchups. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Gobblers face tricky offense in next playoff

The Cuero Gobblers (83) have advanced to the area round of the UIL Playoffs, where they will face a familiar opponent – the Geronimo Navarro Panthers (5-6) – on Friday at 7 p.m. at Eschenburg Field in Floresville. Cuero has played the Panthers every season since 2013, holding a 10-4 series lead, including 5-2 record in the playoffs. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

QB Jaxxon Marie connects with Dayvon Varela in Friday’s playoff against the La Feria Lions. (Photos by Mike Cantu)

Gobblers pile up points in La Feria playoff

The Cuero Gobblers beat the La Feria Lions, 83-20, in Bi-District on Friday. The 83 points set a single-game school record. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Sarah Rodriguez and her family break out in laughter during her signing ceremony to play for Temple College. (Staff Photos)

Lady Gobblers commit to college teams

Both laughter and tears overflowed at the college signing ceremonies of Lady Gobbler seniors Sarah Rodriguez and Arissa Carbonara on National Signing Day, Wednesday, November 13. Rodriguez signed with Temple College and Carbonara with the University of California Berkeley in jam-packed ceremonies at the Cuero ISD Administration Building. 11/20/2024 09:02 PM

Coach Ashtyn Henkes talks with the team at the Flatonia game. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Kitty Kat play hard in season finisher

Tuesday, Nov 5 the Kitty Kats traveled to Yoakum to meet up with the Flatonia Lady Bulldogs in Bi-District play. Yorktown would fall short, 25-9, 25-18, and 25-23. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

The Wildcats take a knee to listen to Coach Ryan Knostman after their final district game against Shiner. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats take third place in district

Friday, Nov. 8 Yorktown faced off against the Shiner Comanches. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

The Lady Gobblers celebrate an Arissa Carbonara kill. (Photos by Courtney Kubesch)

The Lady Gobblers

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The Gobbler defense takes down a Robstown player in the last regular game of the season. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Gobbler’s defense picks ’Pickers

The Cuero Gobblers forced a total of five turnovers on their way to a dominating victory over the Robstown Cottonpickers, 55-6. The Gobblers finished the regular season with a 7-3 record and are headed to the playoffs, where they will face the La Féria Lions. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Hammer was a crafty buck that always moved under the cover of darkness. Thompson beat the deer at its own game by slipping in to her stand two hours before daylight and waiting him out on opening morning.

Emotions soar as 14-year-old youth hunter brings down her target buck on opening weekend

I don’t know how your deer season has gone so far. For Halle and Matt Thompson of Pollok, opening morning turned out to be one they won’t soon forget. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Rau picks up a fumble against the Beavers. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcat win streak snapped

Friday, Nov 1 the Wildcats seven game win streak was broken after succumbing to the Falls City Beavers, 48-7. The Wildcats scored late in the game with 2:08 remaining when Brayden Knostman jetted 61 yards on a quarterback keeper play that ended as he crossed into the endzone on the right corner of the field. Other highlights include when Rylan Rau picked up a fumble in the third period and when Adam Serbin recovered a fumble on the 35 yard line in the fourth quarter. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Pirate Cross Country

Pirate Cross Country

The Pirates and Lady Pirates traveled to Round Rock to compete at the 1A State Cross Country meet. Senior Abby Klein had a fabulous run with a PR of 12:54 finishing in 14th out of 146 athletes. Junior Percy Torrez and Sophomore Skylar Garcia both had decent runs finishing in the top two-thirds. Nordheim ISD is proud of these three outstanding athletes. This was Abby and Percy’s third appearance at the state meet and Skylar’s second appearance at the state level. Congratulations to them on a job well done. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Kitty Kats co-champions, head into playoffs

Kitty Kats co-champions, head into playoffs

Tuesday, Oct 28 the Kitty Kats finished off district play with a three set sweep against Pettus in an away matchup. Yorktown has accumulated a 2213 record and a 7-1 district record. The Kitty Kats won, 25-16, 2521, and 26-24. Yorktown concluded district as 2A District 28 Co-District Champions with Falls City. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

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