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The Gobbler girl’s golf team, from left, Brynlee Whitley, Jewelee Arriaga, Catherine Chilek, Lenni DeMarce, and MacKenzie Moncrief also placed 2nd in district. (Contributed Photos)

Cuero golfers tee it up to regional championships

March 26 was a day to remember for the Cuero golf teams as they showcased their talent at the District 28-4A Golf Tournament held at The Club at Colony Creek. The competition was fierce, but the Cuero boys and girls teams rose to the occasion as they secured spots to advancing them to Regionals. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Caroline Kubesch rounds third base as Coach Cody Miller moves her onto home during the district match up with Gonzales on March 25. The Lady Gobblers won the game 6-3. (Photo by Courtney Kubesch)

Lady Gobblers resilient in rst round district play

Cuero softball had a strong start in district play with a March 18 win over John F. Kennedy High School, 18-1, but LaVernia posed a challenge on March 21, falling just short 6-7. However, they bounced back with a victory over Gonzales, 6-3, posting a March district record of 3-1. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

Kolton Eckhardt, Cameron Willis, Conner Saunders, Brody Metting, Colton Rogers CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Wildcats and Kitty Kats in Yorktown Golf Tournament

The Yorktown golf teams had a remarkable performance at their home tournament held at the Yorktown Country Club on March 11 and 12. The girls team clinched first place on Monday, followed by the boys team securing the top spot the next day. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Wildcat senior Johnathan Guerrero placed 2nd in the 132 pound weight class at the Regional Powerlifting Championship and advanced to state. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Powerlifters dominate regionals, punch tickets to state

The Yorktown Wildcat powerlifting team made a statement at the Region Powerlifting Meet on March 6-7, with two lifters earning their spots at the State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene. Senior Johnathan Guerrero delivered a record-shattering performance in the 132-pound weight class, claiming second place and a state qualification. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Kitty Kat junior Hayle Russell clears the bar enroute to placing first in pole vault. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Wildcat, Kitty Kat tracksters compete in Jack Adcock

The Yorktown Wildcat and Kitty Kat high school track teams competed on March 6th, 2025, in the Jack Adcock Relays in Cuero. Other teams competing were: Cuero, Edna, El Campo, Floresville, Gonzales, Hallettsville, Port Lavaca Calhoun, Shiner St. Paul, Victoria East, Victoria Gators, Victoria St. Joseph, Victoria West, Wimberly and Yoakum. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

Gunner Mungia hit a single against Refugio. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats fall short in district matchup against Bobcats

Monday, March 10 the Yorktown baseball team played against the Refugio Bobcats on their home field. The Wildcats fell short in their first district game, 11-1 after five innings. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

The Cuero City Council memorialized the success of the 2025 Lady Gobbler state championship playoff team in the Cuero City Council minutes. The team advanced further in the playoffs than any previous girls’ basketball team in Cuero ISD history, earning praise for their hard work and persev...

Lady Gobblers basketball team takes center stage

The Cuero City Council meeting held at 5 p.m. on March 10, 2025, addressed several important topics. Highlights included recognizing the achievements of the Lady Gobbler basketball team, proclaiming April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, and discussing the results of a litter survey conducted by the Keep Cuero Beautiful organization. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

CHS ladies golf include, from left, Mackenzie Moncrief, Catherine Chilek, Lennie De-Marce, Brynlee Whitley, Sarah Rodriguez. (Contributed Photo)

Powerlifter wins state bronze; softball, golf shine

Freshman Jaide Jones finished off her Freshman year in style by earning a bronze medal at the state powerlifting meet, at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, on March 13, 2025. Jones set a personal record for total weight at 670 lbs. Her results at the meet were Squat 275 lbs, Bench 135 lbs, and Deadlift 260 lbs. Jones described her experience, “The THSWPA state meet was exhilarating, and I cannot wait to do it again! My goal at this meet was at least 4th place, and I crushed it!” 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

CHS tennis serves up tournament medals

CHS tennis serves up tournament medals

As tennis fans gear up for an exciting season, recent tournaments have highlighted some impressive performances from both JV and Varsity tennis athletes. The Shiner Invitational, Brackenridge Invitational, and Cuero Invitational spotlighted both individual and team talent. 03/19/2025 12:38 PM

PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kitty Kat All-District honors

Several Kitty Kat athletes received All-District 31-2A Basketball honors: from left, Newcomer of the Year: Palyn Koopmann; 1st Team All-District: Nina Villarreal, Sydnie Krueger, and Laynie Boyd; Back Row - 2nd Team All-District: Gracie Stehling and Kendall Sievers. Receiving Academic All-District honors were: Laynie Boyd, Audrena Hernandez, Palyn Koopmann, Lorelai Gowens, Rylie Krueger, Sydnie Krueger, Destiny Longoria, Claire Person, Madalyn Rowlands, Kendall Sievers, Gracie Stehling, and Nina Villarreal. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Kitty Kat Hurdlers Nina Villarreal, Avery Martin and Palyn Koopmann blazing through the 100m Hurdles at the Karnes City Meet.Martin would finish 1st, Koopmann 2nd and Villarreal 5th. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Kitty Kat tracksters dominate at Karnes City

On February, 28, the Yorktown Kitty and Wildcat JV and Varsity track teams opened up their track season at the Karnes City Invitational, with the Kitty Kats winning the Varsity Girls Division. Other schools participating in the meet were Charlotte, Hondo, Karnes City, Kenedy, Nixon-Smiley, Pawnee, Poteet, and Prairie Lea. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Karnes City Badger Relays Results

Karnes City Badger Relays Results

Varsity Boys Field Events Shot Put: Ryan Knostman 1st Place 43-05.00 Pole Vault: Aaron Luke 2nd Place 9-00.00 Triple Jump: Brayden Knostman 4th Place 38-06.00 Long Jump: McKenzie Yanta 4th Place 18-- 11.00 High Jump: Samuel Forbes 3rd Place 5-8.00; Randen Zuniga 4th Place 5-8.00 Discus: Ryan Knostman 1st Place 139-10.00; Trent Foerster 4th Place 99-11.00 Running Events 200 m Dash: Calvin Duprie 4th Place 24.75 1600 m Run: Aaron Luke 6th Place 6:06.18 110 m Hurdles: Brody Metting 1st Place 16.63 300 m Hurdles: Brody Metting 2nd Place 45.33; Randen Zuniga 6th Place 51.58 4x100 Relay: 5th Place 47.05 4x200 Relay: 4th Place 1:40.23 Varsity Girls Field Events Pole Vault: Palyn Koopmann First Place 7-06.00 Triple Jump: Claire Person First Place 34-- 04.00; Trinity Flores 3rd Place 31-03.75 Long Jump: Avery Martin 3rd Place 14-11.00 High Jump: Trinity Flores 1st Place 4-06.00; Nina Villarreall 2nd Place 4-04.00 Discus: Audrena Hernandez 6th Place 67-- 04.00 Running Events 200 m Dash: Hayle Russell 2nd Place 27.80 400 m Dash: Trinity Flores 1st Place 1:08.01 800 m Run: Trinity Flores 1st Place 2:44.21 3200 m Run: Rylie Krueger 3rd Place 14:55.98 1600 m Run: Rylie Krueger 6th Place 6:39.86 100 m Hurdles: Avery Martin 1st Place 17.52; Palyn Koopmann 2nd Place 17.56; Nina Villarreal 5th Place 18.55 300 m Hurdles: Palyn Koopmann 1st Place 50.02 4x100 Relay: 2nd Place 1:53.62 4x200 Relay: 1st Place 1:53.62 4x400 Relay: 1st Place: 4:36.75 Yorktown Girls Varsity Team - First Place overall. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

Yorktown medals in backto- back tournaments

Yorktown medals in backto- back tournaments

Cameron Willis led the way for the Wildcats’ last tournament, however Kolton Eckhardt spearheaded the win for the Wildcats this week. In a field of 59 golfers, Eckhardt’s personal record (77) was nudged out of first place by a single stroke. His performance was vital in propelling the Wildcats to tie for first place as a team against Cuero, while it was Colton Rogers who solidified the win. 03/11/2025 11:21 AM

YHS golfers, from left, Kolton Eckhardt, Brody Metting, Cameron Willis, Connor Saunders, Colton Rogers, and Coach Leason. PHOTO BY KARISSA ECKHARDT

Wildcats medal in first tournament

On February 24, the boys golf team consisting of Cameron Willis, Kolton Eckhardt, Connor Saunders, Brody Metting, and Colton Rogers debuted their skills in the Weimar Wildcat Invitational. The team tallied an overall 348 score, awarding them second place behind Schulenburg. Other teams participating include: Brazos, Columbus, Ganado, Giddings, Hallettsville, Sacred Heart, Sealy, Shiner, and Weimar. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

CHS golfers tee it high and let it fly

CHS golfers tee it high and let it fly

The Yoakum Tom Tom Golf Tournament proved to be an exciting event showcasing talent from some of our local towns. With four schools participating and more than 30 golfers, there were some incredible performances from both the Lady Gobblers and Gobblers, who took to the course on February 26. 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

CHS powerlifter Jaide Jones 2nd place 132 unequipped, 650lb total. She quali_ed for state at the Regional meet at Bert Ogden Arena,in Edinburg, Feb. 25. State competition will be held at the same arena on March 13. (Contributed Photo)

Another Gobbler Going to State

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Track season takes off

Track season takes off

The Cuero Gobblers took to the track on February 27 in Goliad participating in the Shirley Fmka Relays. The Varsity Boys _nished in 9th place overall, and the JV Boys brought home the silver, _nishing 2nd, just 5 points shy of Ingleside who topped the list. Sophomore Jessiah Rodriguez jumped a personal best, for the JV Boys team, of 5’9” in the high jump. Coach Adam DuBose noted “after _ghting the rain and cold the last few weeks we were happy to _nally get out on the track. I am extremely excited about the way our guys competed in every event they were in.” 03/05/2025 03:55 PM

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