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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

Parents hold up giant photos of their player daughters

Walk to State Light Parade

02/28/2025 06:16 PM

Kitty Kat freshman Palyn Koopmann shoots a jumper over an Agua Dulce defender.

Kitty Kats, Wildcats see seasons end in hard-fought battles

The Yorktown Kitty Kats and Wildcats saw their basketball seasons come to an end, as the Kitty Kats fell in the bi-district round to Agua Dulce, while the Wildcats wrapped up district play with a home loss to Three Rivers. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Arissa Carbonara takes a shot at Friday’s winning game against the Navarro Lady Panthers (41-23). After taking the regional championship, the Lady Gobblers head to a state semi-final on Tuesday in Katy. See DeWittCountyToday.com for results. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Lady Gobblers win regionals, head to state semi finals

The Cuero Lady Gobblers showcased sheer determination and skill as they faced off against the Sinton Lady Pirates and Navarro Lady Panthers in two decisive playoff matchups last week. With the wins, the team moves onto the State Semi-Finals, a first in CHS history for Lady Gobbler basketball. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Gobblers wrap up powerlifting season, girls head to regionals

Gobblers wrap up powerlifting season, girls head to regionals

The Gobbler Powerlifting Team closed out their regular season competitive meets at the Iron Titan Invitational, held on February 22atVictoriaEastHigh School. It was a meet that showcased the strength of both the Gobblers and their competitors. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Cuero Field of Dreams: Honoring Dickie Goebel

Cuero Field of Dreams: Honoring Dickie Goebel

In February 17’s emotion- filled season opener, the Cuero Gobbler baseball team hosted Dickie Goebel Night, a special event designed to honor the unforgettable legacy of Dickie Goebel, the loved 'voice of the Gobbler Baseball team.' Legendary for his commentary and deep love for the game, Goebel's contributions to Cuero baseball will never be forgotten. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Pet Adoptions of Cuero - it's supposed to be their column but for today just put ... (Contributed by Pet Adoptions of Cuero)

Orphan pets visit Cuero Nursing and Rehab Center

It may have been a cold, nasty, wet and messy day outside last week, but it was just the opposite inside Cuero Nursing and Rehab Center. Thanks to the cute fur babies that Pet Adoptions of Cuero brought for an afternoon visit in celebration of February's National Pet Adoption Day. 02/26/2025 03:55 PM

Arissa Carbonara takes a shot at Friday’s winning game against the Navarro Lady Panthers (41-23). After taking the regional championship, the Lady Gobblers head to a state semi-final on Tuesday in Katy, facing Bridge City, who defeated Hamshire Fannett in the regional finals. The game is...

Lady Gobblers win regionals, head to state semis

02/24/2025 10:45 AM

Lady Gobblers head to regional semis

Lady Gobblers head to regional semis

It’s playoff time and the Cuero Lady Gobblers had no trouble coming through when they needed to. They rose to the challenge in a bi-district game versus Carrizo Springs, on February 10 with ease, trouncing the Wildcats 69-40 and squared up versus the Wimberley Texans on Thursday, Feb. 13, coming out on top 58-40, making them Area Champions. Thursday night’s game made it 17 straight on the winning side for the Lady Gobblers. 02/19/2025 04:38 AM

Zachary Maldonado on the squat rotation during the Clash of the Titans meet. (Contributed Photo)

Gobbler basketball wraps up District

As the dust settles on the Gobblers district season, the basketball team has finished in second place within the district and are gearing up as the top seed in the small school division to begin their playoff run. 02/19/2025 04:38 AM

Gobbler Alumni

Former football standouts Brandt Patek and Daylon Gibbs received their Conference Championship rings on Thursday, Feb. 13. Both play football for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. Congratulations Gobblers! 02/19/2025 04:38 AM

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