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78 6/8 B&C. Forrest Hodges, 37, with the trio of free ranging whitetails he took off his property in Cherokee County between Sept. 28 and Oct. 1 using Managed Lands Deer permits provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. All of the bucks were 7 1/2 years old. Contributed phot...

Aged to Perfection

Just when Forrest Hodges thought his deer season couldn't get any better, it did. On September 28 — opening day of the current statewide Managed Lands Deer and Archery Only whitetail seasons — the 37-year-old logging contractor from Jacksonville brought down a free-ranging whitetail buck with a magnificent set of antlers. 10/30/2024 06:21 AM

Walker Dietze tries to control the ball in the Sinton matchup. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Gobbler’s upset bid falls short in Sinton

The Cuero Gobblers pushed #4 Sinton to the brink of defeat, but fell short in their upset bid against the unbeaten Pirates. The final score was 23-18. 10/30/2024 06:21 AM

Wildcats look for Hornet interceptions, fumbles

Wildcats look for Hornet interceptions, fumbles

In their third district game, Yorktown plays the Louise Hornets Friday at home. The Louise Hornets opened up district with a 48-7 loss to the Falls City Beavers. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Yorktown Head Coach Ryan Knostman has both his sons on varsity this year: sophomore Brayden, left, and junior, Ryan Jr., on right. The Wildcats dealt a heavy blow to district foe, Charlotte, 56-0, on Oct. 18. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Football family making special memories this season

A unique dynamic takes to the field each week for the Wildcats. Brothers Ryan Knostman Jr. and Brayden Knostman are getting the special experience of playing on the field alongside each other under Friday Night Lights. Ryan Knostman Jr. is a returning starter for the Wildcats and his younger brother, sophomore Brayden Knostman debuted his abilities for the varsity squad this year. To add to the dynamic both brothers are playing under the tutelage of their father Ryan Knostman the current athletic director and head football coach. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Senior Audrena Hernandez serves against Falls City on Oct. 15. Spectators who wore black got free admission to the match. PHOTOS BY VALERIE STUART

Kats beat Falls City, tie for District

Tuesday, Oct 15 the Kitty Kats hosted the Falls City Beaverettes for the start of the second round of district play and senior night. The seniors for the team include: Brilye Campbell, Braleigh Dodds, Audrena Hernandez, Sydnie Krueger, Madalyn Rowlands, Malayshia Thomas, and Nina Villarreal. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Abby Klein goes for a back row kill last week. The Lady Pirates played a district game on October 15 against Austwell-Tivoli, capturing a win in the fifth set. Then on Friday they won in three sets against McMullen County’s JV. The Lady Pirates are currently ranked 2nd in district play. CO...

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78 6/8 B&C. Forrest Hodges, 37, with the trio of free ranging whitetaiis he took off his property in Cherokee County between Sept. 28 and Oct. 1 using Managed Lands Deer permits provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. All of the bucks were 7 1/2 years old. Contributed phot...

Aged to Perfection

Just when Forrest Hodges thought his deer season couldn't get any better, it did. On September 28 — opening day of the current statewide Managed Lands Deer and Archery Only whitetail seasons — the 37-year-old logging contractor from Jacksonville brought down a free-ranging whitetail buck with a magnificent set of antlers. 10/23/2024 12:37 PM

Jessa Cox goes up for a hit

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Wildcats defeather the Pettus Eagles for Homecoming

Wildcats defeather the Pettus Eagles for Homecoming

Friday, Oct 11 the Wildcats hosted the Pettus Eagles for their homecoming matchup. Two fumbles and an interception kept the Eagles in the game early on, but the Wildcats amassed a hefty lead by halftime, 42-19. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Game preview: District away game Yorktown vs Charlotte

Game preview: District away game Yorktown vs Charlotte

The Wildcats will have their first away district game on Friday, Oct. 18 in Charlotte against the Trojans. Charlotte had a preseason record of 1-4, accumulating a victory against Compass Rose Legacy (540) after falling to SAC (30-16), Woodsboro (34-0), Centerpoint (42-6), and St. Anthony (33-14). 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Photos by Matt Williams

Going Old School

I’ve been fortunate to visit some of the very best largemouth bass lakes in the world, and I’m thankful that so many of those trips came at a time when fishing was still fishing. Not the video game it has become for so many since the evolution of high-tech electronics like forward-facing sonar, monster screens and other game changing goodies. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

Yorktown 7th grade girls Camille Person (left) and Meigh Naranjo (right) medaled in 6th and 7th place respectively at the District 31-2A JH Cross Country Meet. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Wildcat Cross Country

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The Pirates placed 3rd as a team. L-R: Layne Wisian 6th place, Mayson Buch 20nd, Connly Metting 13th, Pedro Villanueva 30th, Michael Ramirez 16th, Jacob Torres 31st, and Skylar Garcia 5th. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Headed to Regionals

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Kyara Denson reaches to place the ball in the Lady Gobbler 3-1 win over SA Memorial on Oct. 4. The team is 26-13 overall and 3-1 in district play with a loss against LaVernia on Oct 8. The next district game is Friday against Gonzales. (Photos by Courtney Kubesch)

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Conner Kubesch rushes for yards against Rockport in the Gobbler’s first district game. (Photo by Mike Cantu)

Pirates get no prize from Gobblers

The Cuero Gobblers defense dominated the Rockport-Fulton Pirates, en route to a 3414 victory. “We knew each week, our defense got better. 10/15/2024 02:48 PM

HUNTING AROUND FEEDERS AND FOOD PLOTS TENDS TO BE BEST WHEN NATURAL MAST IS SCARCE. GAM CAM PHOTO BY MAH WILLIAMS

Early fall is a busy time deer hunters, archery and MLD seasons underway

Texas big game hunting’s version of the fall classic is here. And so are the signs of the times. 10/09/2024 02:23 PM

In the absence of injured QB Jaxxon Marie, sophomore Jayce Guajardo stepped up to varsity quarterback in Friday’s game against Harlingen. The Gobblers won the nail biter 24-14. (Photos by Mike Cantu)

Gobblers prevail with new quarterback, strong defense

With Jaxxon Marie out, the Gobblers are taking the next man up approach and have turned the offense over to Jayce Guajardo. The sophomore responded by going 6 of 10 for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns, propelling the Gobbler’s second half comeback against the Harlingen Cardinals on Friday night. 10/09/2024 02:23 PM

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