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Junior Conner Molina brings the ball down to set up the offense during the LaVernia district match up Photo by Courtney Kubesch

Gobblers fall to LaVernia in district showdown

On a cool Wednesday evening last week, Cuero fans made their way to LaVernia for an exciting showdown in District 284A. The Gobbler basketball team went head-tohead against the Bears, both teams entering the contest undefeated in district and full of adrenaline to come out on top. However, when the final buzzer sounded, it was the Bears that got the win, handing the Gobblers their first district loss of the season with a final score of 69-56. 01/28/2025 12:40 PM

Jr. High Win

The Yorktown Junior High Kitty Kat Black Team won the Nordheim Tournament by defeating Austwell-Tivoli, 28-5, and Nordheim, 32-23. Pictured: Front Row (L-R): Brooke Zorn, Aubrey Guzman, Kyleigh Garcia, Lea Rodriguez, Lily Taylor. Back Row (L-R): Coach Whitney Schroeder, Sayuri King, Joy Whitehead, Camille Person, Cailyn Schendel, Cayleigh Good, Allyson Mika, Coach Val Acree. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Wildcat junior Brody Metting makes a 3-pointer to start the game against Woodsboro.

Kitty Kats, Wildcats dominate Woodsboro in District showdown

The Yorktown Kitty Kats and Wildcats Varsity Basketball teams hosted Woodsboro on January 14, 2025, in District 31-2A action and delivered decisive victories to extend their district winning streaks to three games. The Kitty Kats powered their way to a 54-32 win, while the Wildcats secured a 4838 victory, sending the visitors home empty- handed. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Nordheim Sports

Nordheim Sports

This last week was a great day to be a Pirate! Both the Lady Pirates and Pirates racked up 2 more district wins each. Tuesday night they played in Tivoli and Friday night was a big win at home for homecoming. Currently the Lady Pirates are 4-1 and in district play the Pirates are 2-1. L-R: Carly Metting, Shaylynn Wagner, and Abby Klein 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Senior Jaydie Cooper brings the ball down during the LaVernia game. (Photos by Courtney Kubesch)

Rising to the occasion—Lady Gobblers down the Bears

The Lady Gobblers secured a convincing victory against the Lavernia Bears with a score of 68-43 in a basketball district showdown that highlighted the longstanding competitive spirit of both teams on January 14. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Walker Dietze and Tony Perez in the zone on defense during the Gonzales matchup. (Contributed Photo)

Gobbler basketball prevails over Gonzales in district matchup

In a tightly contested high school basketball game, the Cuero Gobblers emerged victorious against the Gonzales Apaches with a final score of 58-50 on January 14. The nail biter highlighted Cuero's ability to build an early lead, and maintain composure despite Gonzales’ efforts to close the gap. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Cuero Little Dribblers had their Spring Opening Ceremony on January 18 at 9 A.M. at the Cuero Trotter Gym. Mayor Emil Garza cheered the Dribblers and commended the families, President Terrence Coulter, Secretary Ashakoy Coulter, and all the sponsors. (Photo by Ele Chew)

Future mayors on Lil Dribblers’ basketball court

Hello Cuero, It's Sunday, January 19, 4:51 p.m., and I just got off a Zoom call with city, county, first responders and school district officials. The topic of discussion was the impending winter weather. It's coming and we are preparing for any emergencies which may occur. I am so proud of all our leadership who come together during the year and especially during times of crisis. 01/22/2025 08:55 PM

Wildcat junior Brody Metting drives to the basket, as senior Sam Forbes trails the play. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY YORKTOWN ISD

Kitty Kats, Wildcats sweep Pettus in district action

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat Varsity Basketball teams secured decisive victories over the Pettus Lady Eagles and Eagles on Friday night, January 10, in District 31-2A action. Both teams battled through early challenges but came out on top with dominant second halves. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Veteran TPWD wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently named wildlife division director for the state agency. Cain says developing good relationships with private landowners will be a top priority. (Courtesy Photo)

Cain takes reins of TPWD wildlife division, calls landowner relationships a top priority

There’s new brass at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Austin headquarters. Veteran wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently selected as the new wildlife division director for the state agency. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Kitty Kat seniors Sydnie Krueger (left) and Laynie Boyd (right) battle Skidmore players for the ball, while Nina Villarreal (center) looks on. PHOTO BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats and Wildcats Secure thrilling district wins

The Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat varsity basketball teams picked up wins last Tuesday in District 312A action. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Yorktown traveled to Skidmore-Tynan to take on the Lady Cats and Bobcats. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Gobblers down Rockets

Gobblers down Rockets

Friday night, the atmosphere inside the gym was electric as the Cuero Gobblers faced off against the San Antonio Kennedy Rockets to kick off district play. From the tip-off, it was clear that both teams were ready to battle. The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with the Gobblers able to establish a 7-point lead. Junior Walker Dietze and Sophomore Dae Dae Bonner played a significant factor, ending the night with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 12 points, 5 rebounds respectively. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Both Aubrey Bowles, left, and Arissa Carbonara, right, hit milestones during the San Antonio Memorial district game. Aubrey Bowles has exceeded 1000 rebounds in her career, and Arissa has more than 1500 career points and has surpassed 1000 career rebounds. (Contributed Photo)

Seeing Double-Double: Lady Gobblers dominate in district matches

It was a big night for the Cuero Lady Gobblers and an even bigger night for Arissa Carbonara and Aubrey Bowles, who both had a double-double, as the Lady Gobblers handed the Lady Apaches their 15th loss of the season with a score of 60-35 on Tuesday, January 7. 01/15/2025 06:10 AM

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

Metting, Rau lead Wildcat All-District selections

District 15-2A, Division II champion Shiner was defeated December 18, 2024, in the Class 2A, Division II State Championship Game, 36-29, by Muenster. The District 152A, Division II All-District team can now be released. The Yorktown Wildcats were represented very well after posting a 7-4 record on the season and finishing in 3rd place in the district. Here are the Wildcat All-District selections: First Team All-District: Junior Brody Metting was named 1st Team All-District Quarterback. Metting had an amazing season: rushing for 1444 yards, more than any other quarterback in school history and rushed for 25 touchdowns. He also threw for over 500 yards and four touchdowns. Metting went through an incredible stretch early in the season when he rushed for 258 yards and three touchdowns against Banquete, then the very next week rushed for 268 yards and six touchdowns against Skidmore-Tynan. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Kitty Kat senior Sydnie Krueger goes up for two points against Needville on December 27. The team won 53-19 in its first game of the tournament in Louise. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats pick up wins at Louise tournament

The Yorktown Kitty Kat Varsity basketball team competed December 27-28 in the Lady Hornet Holiday Classic in Louise, picking up a couple of victories. On day one, Yorktown faced two Class 4A schools. In game one, the Kitty Kats faced off against the Needville Lady Jays. Showing only a little rust from the holiday break, Yorktown jumped out to a 31-6 halftime lead, on its way to a 53-19 win. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Kitty Kat freshman Palyn Koopmann drives on a Port Aransas player. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kats, Wildcats drop back-to-back district games

Over the holidays, the Yorktown Kitty Kat and Wildcat basketball teams played a couple of District 312A games and were unable to come away with any wins. On Monday, December 30, Yorktown traveled to Refugio to take on the Lady Cats and Wildcats. 01/08/2025 01:18 PM

Justin Wigley with the massive 23 pointer he took on Nov. 3. Scoring 211 gross and 203 1/8 net, the free-ranging buck is the biggest non-typical ever reported from Angelina County and is sure to be one of the best bucks reported statewide this season. (Courtesy Photo, Justin Wigley)

Angelina County 23 pointer likely to be one Texas’ top bucks of the 2024-25 season

Justin Wigley of Huntington has shot some really nice bucks over the years, but none to compare to the bruiser of a whitetail that came calling on the afternoon of Nov. 3. It was the bewitching hour — roughly 20 minutes before sunset. The buck stepped out in an opening in the company of four does about 80 yards of Wigley’s box blind situated deep in the heart of his 1,200-acre lease in Angelina County. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

Kubesch named to Elite Academic All-State Team

Kubesch named to Elite Academic All-State Team

Gobbler senior Conner Kubesch earned the distinguished rank of Elite Team in this year’s Texas High School Coaches Association’s academic all-state football team. Several of his teammates were named to the 1st and 2nd team as well. The team recognizes senior athletes, trainers and managers who excel in GPA (grades 9-12), class rank and ACT/SAT score. The Elite Team requires a near perfect score in all categories. 01/02/2025 11:37 AM

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