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Belton Game

Gobbler Quarterback Jaxxon Marie ran for two touchdowns against Belton on September 27 (244 yards rushing). He also threw two TDs to Walker Dietz (172 yards passing). Cuero won 40-38, but Marie was injured at the end of the game. 10/02/2024 12:46 PM

Ashlyn Gamez digs the ball in Friday night’s district win against SA Kennedy. The Lady Gobblers’ next home game will be Friday against SA Memorial. (Contributed Photo)

Lady Gobblers in District

. 10/02/2024 12:46 PM

Bluegills are pint-sized fish with small mouths. Small hooks and baits work best. Photos by Matt Williams

Silver Bullets: Secret weapons for fishing don’t exist

Fishermen are always looking for that silver bullet — a secret weapon they believe will help them catch more fish or get the edge over others. The search often leads to the purchase of big expense items. 10/02/2024 12:46 PM

Brody Metting plows over his opponent. PHOTO BY ANDREW HAHN

Three straight for Wildcat football

Friday, Sept 20 the Wildcats traveled to Taft and picked up their third straight win against the Greyhounds making their overall record 3-1. Yorktown overcame Taft, 30-19. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Bruni vs Yorktown preview: Wildcats’ ground game the key

Bruni vs Yorktown preview: Wildcats’ ground game the key

The Bruni Badgers are 0-3 after the first three weeks of the football season losing to LaPryor (34-0), Santa Maria (42-0), and Freer (54-0). Last season they were 5-6 and went 2-1 in district play. They are returning six offensive and seven defensive players from their bi-district qualifying team. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Junior quarterback shines in early season rankings

Junior quarterback shines in early season rankings

As the high school football season progresses, Yorktown High School’s junior quarterback, Brody Metting has made a notable impact on the field, currently ranking sixth in the state according to MaxPreps. With impressive stats that showcase his skill and determination, he is quickly becoming a standout player in the league. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

JV Kitty Kats

The Yorktown Kitty Kat JV Volleyball team won the Pettus JV Volleyball Tournament on September 14. Pictured: Front Row (L-R): Zoe Rodriguez, Katie Bolting, Amaya Luna, Allie Geffert, Temperance Flores. Back Row (L-R): Trinity Rios, Nicole Varnado, Paige Deleon, Evelyn Merks (All-Tournament), Kendall Sievers (All-Tournament), Trinity Flores, Coach Michael Blaschke. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Paylyn Koopmann saves a low ball from hitting the ground against NS. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Yorktown Gears up for District, Defeats Nixon-Smiley

On Tuesday, Sept. 17 the Kitty Kat volleyball team traveled to Nixon to play against the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs. The Nixon-Smiley team has an overall 3-11 record. The teams faced earlier in the season with Yorktown coming out on top and the Kitty Kats repeated that outcome during this matchup. Yorktown defeated Nixon-Smiley in four sets, 25-15, 25-27, 25-14, and 2519. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

(Left to Right): Yorktown medalists at the Moulton Cross Country Meet. Rylie Krueger (10th place in Varsity Girls), Layne Geffert (18th place in Varsity Boys) and Johnathan Guerrero (8th place in Varsity Boys).

Cross Country competes at Poth, Moulton

The Yorktown High School and Junior Cross Country teams have been busy, as they have run the past two Saturdays. On September 7, 2024, the teams competed at Poth. In the Varsity Boys division, senior Johnathan Guerrero was the top Wildcat finisher in 27th place. In the 7th Grade Girls division, Meigh Navarro was the top Kitty Kat finisher in 29th place. In the 7th Grade boys division, Kaden Patten medaled in 16th place. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Last Friday night was also First Responder Appreciation Night with the Gobblers linking arms in support of Cuero’s first responders. (Photos by Mike Cantu)

Gobblers fight through CC Miller blitz

Penalties and a dynamic CC Miller blitz package stymied the Cuero Gobbler’s offense. Jaxxon Marie was sacked 5 times, as the Gobblers were held to under 200 yards of offense in a 5621 defeat. 09/25/2024 01:11 PM

Back: Jillian Denton, Savannah Hernandez, Averee Castillo, Addison Rogers, Taydym Schuenemann, Ally Hoefling. Front: Chloe Pena, Abbigail Yanta, Ava Lopez.

Nordheim Sports

The Nordheim Lady Pirates and Cross Country Pirates finish out the week with wins across the board. The Lady Pirates played one game this week, winning in 3 straight sets against Pawnee. 25-10, 25-18, 25-15. Jr High volleyball took 1st place this past week at the Woodsboro Tournament in the 8th grade bracket. All tourney honors went to Averee Castillo and Savannah Hernandez. 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

Middle hitter Gracie Stehling kills against Louise in Friday's matchup. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Kitty Kats exterminate

On Friday, Sept. 13 the Kitty Kats hosted the Louise Hornets and defeated them in four sets, 25-21, 2125, 25-13, 25-20. 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

Brody Metting darts up the field against Skidmore-Tynan. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Metting leads way in high-scoring game against Skidmore

On Friday, Sept. 13 the Wildcats were on the winning side of the offensive brawl against the Skidmore- Tynan Bobcats, 61-46. The heavy scoring gave Head Coach Ryan Knostman the opportunity to express to his team the potential he sees. “How good could we be if we didn’t shoot ourselves in the foot? How great if we tighten up and don’t make those mistakes. Just think of how great we could be…the potential. Keep putting in work day in and day out and keep getting better. We have a special group, imagine what we could be,” stated Knostman to the huddled players. 09/17/2024 12:25 PM

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

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