Cowgirls second at Javelina Power Fest, send seven to regionals
THSWPA POWERLIFTING In their final meet of the season, Cotulla’s Cowgirls powerlifting team finished second overall at the Crystal City Javelinas Power Fest on Saturday, February 22. Cotulla had seven girls earn regional qualifying totals and will now compete at the Region V Division III Meet in Edcouch-Elsa on Thursday, March 5. Lifters who rank…
Read MoreDilley falls to state-ranked Odem
BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS Dilley’s Lady Wolves closed out their season with a bi-district loss to state-ranked Odem last Monday, February 17. The Lady Owls are currently ranked fourth in the Texas Girls Coaches Association State Poll with a record of 30-6. Odem ran away with an 81-30 win over Dilley in the opening round of the…
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BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS Pleasanton three-point barrage grounds Mavericks in bi-district playoff loss. Finishing as the fourth place team in District 29-4A, Pearsall was matched up with an offensive buzzsaw in the first round of the playoffs as the Mavs dropped a 100-52 bi-district decision to Pleasanton Monday evening, February 24. “Our season came to an end…
Read MoreDHS golf competes in Pleasanton
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF Despite frigid temperatures, Dilley’s golf team played well in action at the recent Somerset Invitational at Pleasanton. Belle Girtman shot a 114 to finish 16th overall at the event while Skyler Bradshaw notched a personal best, shooting a 126 at the event. Jace Aguilar paced the Wolves as he shot a 107…
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BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS Navarro’s quick start buries Pearsall in bi-district opener at Pleasanton. After earning the fourth and final postseason spot following a win over Carrizo Springs in a fourth place playoff, Pearsall dropped a 51-20 bi-district decision to Navarro Monday night, February 17. A slow start doomed the Lady Mavs as Navarro jumped out to…
Read MoreKebbi leads Pearsall to second place finish at Mav Relays
2020 MAVERICK RELAYS Kiana Kebbi scored 33 of Pearsall’s 100 points as the team finished second overall at the annual Maverick Relays on Saturday, February 15. The Mavericks tallied 90 points to finish 12 points behind second place Antonian. Devine won the boys’ division with 134 points. “We thought our kids went out and competed…
Read MoreMavs clinging to fourth place playoff seed
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Despite a 20-point loss to league-leading Devine last week, Pearsall remained entrenched in the fourth and final playoff spot with two games remaining in the season. The Mavericks hung tough against the Warhorses, playing on even terms through the first period but Devine outscored Pearsall through stretches in the second and…
Read MoreCowgirls nab title at Cotulla Tri-Meet
HIGH SCHOOL POWERLIFTING Cotulla hosted a Tri-Meet last Thursday with neighboring Dilley and Pearsall and took first overall at the event. Pearsall’s Lady Mavs were second and Dilley finished third at the event. The Cowgirls won the event with 61 points and had four lifters earn gold medals in their respective divisions at the event…
Read MoreFrio commissioners hire grant writer, issue countywide burn ban
Frio County Commissioners hired a full-time grant writer and issued a burn ban among numerous other items as they worked into the evening hours, navigating through a marathon agenda on Monday, February 10. In a 4-1 vote, the court moved to hire Oscar Ramirez, the lone candidate for the position. Precinct 4 Commissioner Jose Asuncion,…
Read MoreWolves secure hold on third place spot
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Dilley tightened its grip on the third place playoff spot in District 30-3A with a pair of wins over Natalia and Laredo Harmony last week in basketball action. The 40-36 win over Natalia on February 4 was key as it kept the Wolves one game ahead of the Mustangs in the standings.…
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