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Back row L-R: Coach Williams, Pedro Villanueva, Cody Jones, Nick Villarreal, Mayson Buch, Nick Serna, Skylar Garcia, Gunner Wilson, Maverick Eckhardt, Layne Wisian, and Coach Randy Castillo, Front row L-R: Connly Metting, Jacob Torres, Michael Ramirez, and Jayson Buch. PHOTOS COURTESY OF N...

Boys, Girls track win district championship

The Pirates and Lady Pirates won the 1A District 30 track and field championship on April 3. The Pirates brought home school records and personal bests with their hardware. Jacob Torres started the day out winning the discus event while setting a new school record of 126 feet and 11 inches. Jacob also came in 1st in the shot put, 4th in the 100 and 200 meter dash. Skylar Garcia finished 1st in the 800, 1600 and 3200 bringing home three more championships for the Pirates. Layne Wisian won both the 110 and 300 meter hurdles. Jayson Buch won the pole vault and placed 3rd in the high jump. Michael Ramirez won the triple jump, placed 4th in the long jump, 2nd in the 200 and 3rd in the 100 meter dash. Nick Serna placed 1st in the 400 and 3rd in the 800 meter dash. Connly Meeting placed 2nd in discus and 4th in shot put. Maverick Eckhardt placed 4th in the high jump. Pedro Villanueva placed 5th in discus and 7th in shot put. The Pirates also placed 2nd in the 4x100 with Jayson Buch, Mayson Buch, Jacob Torres and Maverick Eckhart running the event. They also placed 4th in the 4x200 relay with Jayson, Mayson, Maverick, and Connly running the event. In JV events: Nick Villarreal placed 1st in discus and 5th in shot put. Gunner Wilson placed 1st in shot put and 4th in discus. Cody Jones placed 6th in discus and shot put. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Gunner Mungia pitches against the Marlins. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcats play Marlins at home

On Tuesday, April 1, the Wildcat Baseball team played the Port Aransas Marlins at home and came up short, 14-0. The Marlins are leading the district, which includes Port Aransas (7-0), Kenedy (6-1), Agua Dulce (4-3), Refugio (4-3), Pettus (25), Woodsboro (2-5), Yorktown (1-4), and Skidmore-Tynan (0-5). 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Eli Garrett hits a home run at his first at bat versus SA Memorial. The Gobblers won the district game 16-0. Photo by Laura Patek

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CHS Special Olympics brings home gold medals

CHS Special Olympics brings home gold medals

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Jaxxon Marie competing in the 110m Hurdles, placing 2nd with a time of 16.15 (Photo by Courtney Kubesch)

Meet. Defeat. Repeat. Cuero track district meet

The thrill of track and field is in the air, especially as momentum picked up with the District 28 4A Track Meet held on April 1-2, 2025, at Gobbler Stadium. This year’s meet highlighted remarkable performances, from the Cuero Gobblers and Lady Gobblers leading 25 athletes to the next stage: The Area Meet. 04/09/2025 12:56 PM

Wildcat senior Johnathan Guerrero (center) won the State Powerlifting Championship in the 132 pound weight class.

Guerrero brings home the Gold

Yorktown senior Johnathan Guerrero brought home a state championship as he won the 132 pound weight class at the State Powerlifting Championship in Abilene, Texas on March 22, 2025. Guerrero won in dominating fashion, as he broke the state record in squat (555 pounds) and tied the deadlift record (500 pounds). Those lifts, combined with his bench press of 310 pounds, totalled 1365 pounds lifted, also a state record. 04/02/2025 12:26 PM

The 7th Grade Wildcats were the champions of the 7th Grade Division at the Yorktown Junior High Relays on March 14, 2025. They scored 137 points, while Bloomington placed 2nd with 113 points. There were eight total schools at the meet. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

7th Grade Track Champs

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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

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