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www.TaylorPress.net SERVING EASTERN WILLIAMSON COUNTY SINCE 1913 SUNDAY • JAN. 31, 2021 $1.00 vol. 108 issue 5 INSIDE County vaccine program expands VTRA now includes Taylor JASON HENNINGTON up in the county to help [email protected] people get vaccinated. “The VRTA site won’t WILCO - Since the just be for seniors, it’s for COVID-19 vaccine has anyone who needs help rolled out, a program in Williamson County hopes and assistance for signing to make vaccinations avail- up for the vaccination,” able to more county resi- said Williamson County Lady Ducks started district play on the dents. Judge Bill Gravell. soccer field last week in first place. See Vaccine Registration According to Gravell, the Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell holds a virtual press conference to explain VRTA sites and more on page 9A. Technical Assistance where they will be located next week. (VRTA) sites have been set See EXPANDS • page 3A Courtesy photo WCCHD KEEPING BUSINESSES SAFE answers Taylor’s Taylor ISD’s school board was recognized this month. See more on page 1B. questions

FERNANDO CASTRO COVID-19 UPDATER [email protected] County # of Cases The local health district had much to discuss about the COVID- Williamson 30,838 19 pandemic with Taylor officials Harris County 306,495 Thursday night, and officials had Dallas County 222,409 plenty to ask. Tarrant County 182,189 On Jan. 28, the Taylor City Bexar County 137,416 Council accepted an update from the Williamson County and El Paso County 112,259 Travis County 66,859 See QUESTIONS • page 3A Collin County 60,995 Lubbock County 46,572 Fort Bend County 43,233 Hidalgo County 42,693 Thrall Denton County 41,295 Webb County 38,923 Joanne Braley unpacks supplies Jan. 28 for the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce to conduct COVID-19 tests for Elementary Cameron County 34,590 employees of its member businesses. Montgomery County 32,445 Courtesy photo and Facebook / Taylor Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Bell County 18,037 moves to Bastrop County 3,622 Chamber members can get COVID-19 test kits Milam County 1,148 remote he Greater Taylor In Williamson County Chamber of Commerce learning 210 Deaths T is offering free 28,726 Recovered BinexNow rapid COVID-19 Students at Thrall Elementary test kits to small Chamber- School will be learning from home member businesses in a for this week. program created by the On, Jan. 29, Thrall ISD OBITUARIES Office of the Governor and announced that due to a signifi- Texas Division of Emergency cant increase in COVID-19 cases Dorothy Mae Carter Management. over the past 10 days at Thrall Randy Epps Leech “We are excited about this Elementary and in an effort to Alicia Lynn Morgan opportunity for our stop the spread of the virus, all Charles Alexander Taylor elementary students will switch to Joseph (Joe) Christopher Tomei See KITS • page 2A Ronald “Hoss” Gene Cepak See THRALL • page 2A Robert “Bob” Anthony Schaefer Jeanette Sutherland Lady Lions basketball season canceled MATTHEW HOOKS [email protected]

The Granger Lady Lions basketball team was scheduled to face off tonight in road district competition against Thrall tonight, but the ongoing COVID -19 pandemic has halted not only tonight’s game, but the remainder of the Lady Lions season. Granger was slotted to play at Hearne on Feb. 2 and at home on Feb. 9 against Thorndale. Granger ISD posted on their Facebook page shortly after 8 a.m. this morning that tonight’s game was canceled, and it was just recently that confirmation was received regarding the remainder of the season. FOLLOW US “Due to a positive case amongst our varsity girls’ basketball team, all varsity girls’ basketball games for the remainder of the season have been postponed,” said Granger Granger Lady Lion Amayah Simien drives the ball down the court earlier this season against Thrall. Photo by Larry Pelchat See LIONS • page 10A

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KITS • page 1A members and hope offered to businesses in it will help them two ways. keep their businesses The first is for larger and employees safe,” businesses that are able said Tia Rae Stone, to assign a testing and Chamber President and reporting administra- CEO. “We hope it will tor. These businesses allow businesses to will be trained, sup- shorten costly employ- plied with kits and will The closures of Taylor’s tennis courts were addressed during citizen’s communications and WCCHD’s presentation in Thursday night’s City Council meeting, ee quarantines and then be able to perform Jan. 28. The courts have been closed as a result of the city’s reopening plan based on the level of COVID-19’s local transmission spread. The City Council gave better manage COVID the tests at their own staff direction to possibly revisit it and other closures in the future. More on this in a future edition of the Taylor Press. exposure of workers.” job sites. The testing is lim- Alternatively, the File photo ited to Chamber busi- Chamber will perform ness members and their testing for businesses employees and is not with smaller employee THRALL • page 1A available to the gen- counts where on- eral public or to family site testing may not members of employees. be practical. These remote instruction Feb. Elementary parents “We have only a tests will be done by 1-5. Thrall Middle and who have a child in limited supply of these appointment only and Thrall High schools grades prekindergar- tests,” Stone said, “and all test subjects are will follow normal ten first and third will their sole purpose is required to arrive at the schedules on their cam- need to come pick to help businesses stay site properly wearing a puses for classes and up an instructional open as much as pos- mask. activities next week. packet. Packet pickup sible.” To schedule an Elementary students is through the car rider Testing will be appointment, the busi- should plan to return line from 11 a.m. to 1 ness owner or man- to campus on Monday, p.m. on Monday and ager should email the Locally Owned & Feb. 8. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Chamber at info@tay- Operated Transportation on Tuesday. If par- lorchamber.org. for Middle and High 24/7 Computerized The Chamber wel- ents or guardians are school students will unable to pick up dur- Gate Access comes new or renew- continue next week. ing business members ing these times, they Video Surveillance However, buses may are asked to call the at any time throughout run up to five min- the year. Call 512-352- front office on Monday. WINDMILL utes early on both 6364 for information. Meals will be avail- pickup and drop-off The Greater Taylor able for elementary MINI times next week since Chamber of Commerce students to be picked elementary students STORAGE is a membership orga- up at the back of nization dedicated to will not be riding on 204 Commercial Drive the bus. Thrall High School this (next to Moss True Value) business recognition, week. Breakfast will be Taylor, Texas 76754 education and advo- Elementary parents should check their distributed 7:30-8:30 512.352.8833 cacy through dynamic a.m. and lunch will be www.windmill-mini-storage.com programs and services. email for a newslet- ter for more specific 10:45-11:45 a.m. details and for emails Since Monday Committed to the from their student’s through Friday are teachers regarding vir- considered school days Health & Well-Being tual meeting times and for all students, none of Our Community assignments. of these days will have Staff will be work- to be made up. ing from campus. If Thrall ISD says your there are questions, positive participation is parents are asked to appreciated and wishes direct those via email for all of its students, Jan Rinderknect’s class at Thrall Elementary School enjoy some beautiful or phone to their staff and families to weather outside Jan. 28. Taylor’s only Locally & child’s teacher. remain healthy. Facebook / Thrall Elementary School Independently Owned Pharmacy Serving our customers & communities for over 50 years Monday – Friday • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday • 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Closed Sunday VVIC’SIC’S & AAirir 511 North Main • Taylor, Texas 76574 Compassionate • Quality Care • Affordable Prices Since 2009 512-352-5233 p • 512-352-9456 f Regular exams, lab Air Conditioning, Heating, services, surgery and Refrigeration, Appliances dentistry, and SERVING TAYLOR & SURROUNDING AREAS dog/cat boarding SINCE 1978 Check out our website and schedule your appointments online! WE ACCEPT CARE CREDIT 3352-72043352-72045522--77220044 695 Chris Kelley Blvd. • Hutto, TX 78634 www.fm685animalhospital.com • 512-846-1901 Monday – Friday 7am To 6pm • Saturday – 8am To 2pm 103 N. MAIN, TAYLOR • STATE LIC # TACLB625C

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SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 TAYLOR PRESS 3A Taylor at 53 active Animal shelter, family honors pet

COVID-19 cases The saying “Dogs are a man’s (or woman’s) FERNANDO CASTRO that there were three fernando.castro@ best friend,” is what taylorpress.net residents with COVID-19 inspired a family to give in zip code 76578, down the gift of friendship to from eight two weeks Local cities have others. earlier. Approximately the latest numbers of The family, who 142 residents have recov- COVID-19 in their zip once called Williamson ered. With an additional codes, and the toll of County home, vowed death reported, there are deaths linked to the to donate the amount seven residents in the virus since September needed to cover the area that have allegedly has risen. adoption fees for ALL passed away due to the On Tuesday, Jan. 26, pets at Williamson disease. County Regional Animal Mayor Brandt Rydell Since the start of the reported that there were Shelter (WCRAS) from pandemic, the Thrall last weekend. Anyone approximately 53 active area has had at least 152 cases of the coronavirus who adopted an ani- confirmed cases dur- mal from the shelter in Taylor. That’s down ing the pandemic. That had the adoption fees loved running miles from 84 active cases Jan. number includes Noack waived thanks to this around Lady Bird Lake 12 but remains below and the southeastern giving family. The fam- in the Texas heat. She the all-time high of 105 corner of the county. ily wanted to give back also enjoyed off-leash set Dec. 22, 2020. On Thursday, Jan. 28, as a way of honoring hikes on the Turkey “Our total number the WCCHD reported their beloved family Creek Trail and in of COVID-19 cases is there were an estimated pet, Django, whom they Onion Creek Park. 1,384,” said Rydell. 1,802 county residents adopted from WCRAS Django is described “That includes an currently diagnosed in 2011 for just $25 and by her forever family increase of 188 new with COVID-19. To com- recently passed away. as a sweet, affection- cases since my update pare, active cases are up “When we adopted ate and smart dog. Django was recently honored by her family with the help of the Williamson for you two weeks ago.” from 1,626 three days Django, she had already They added that she County Regional Animal Shelter. At least 1,331 citizens earlier but remain down been adopted once aced every obedience Courtesy photos have recovered from the from the all-time record before and returned to class she took, but was disease. of 2,177 set Jan. 21. Of the shelter for being always spunky and Django’s family shared happiness a rescued dog Reports for specific the 30,838 confirmed overly active, so we determined to do her that they went camping can bring to their fam- cities or zip codes are cases in the county, knew what we were and hiked 7 miles to dis- ily.” being released by the about 28,726 residents own thing. getting ourselves into,” cover a new waterfall. WCRAS hopes Williamson County and have recovered from the “When we moved shared Django’s owner, Django remained active Django’s story inspires Cities Health District coronavirus. to Oregon, she learned who wishes to remain until the end. people interested in giv- (WCCHD) on a biweekly Deaths in the county to love the forest and anonymous. “She gave us so much ing a shelter animal a basis. As a result, more linked to COVID-19 as of waterfalls. She dipped Django’s first vet- joy. We are so glad that forever home. Residents data will accumulate Monday are estimated at her feet into the Pacific erinarian said she had with possibly higher case 310, up 27 from Jan. 25. Ocean and made sand we gave a dog her sec- interested in adopting a so much energy, she counts between reports Other statistics that angels on the beach,” ond chance (in Django’s new furry family mem- looked like she could than they did last year. help determine the local explained her loving case a third) because ber can view all avail- Deaths in Taylor threat of COVID-19 run to Dallas and back. owner. we had so much fun able pets at http://www. linked to the coronavirus include hospitalizations, Django lived up to that This past summer, with her,” said Django’s pets.wilco.org, and then is reportedly up by four ventilators in use and expectation and spent when she was 11 years adopter. “We miss her, send an email to adop- since the last update. more. Rydell mentioned her days running, hik- old and had recovered and we hope others can [email protected] to sched- “That brings our total that health district offi- ing and playing. She from cancer surgery, discover the love and ule an appointment. of those we’ve lost to 21, cials have seen encour- and we’re a small com- aging trends regarding munity,” said Rydell. “I infection rates and hos- QUESTIONS • page 1A know many of you out pitalization numbers. there know a family that “It’s early, but it seems Cities Health District has lost a loved one to that we may have hit (WCCHD). The update COVID-19, and I know the peak in Williamson pertained to matters I speak on behalf of all County coming out of and concerns on the Taylorites that our hearts that holiday surge,” said coronavirus. go out to those who’ve Rydell. “Gives us some “Over the course lost someone to COVID- hope. It’s encouraging, of this COVID-19 pan- 19.” and we’ll continue to fol- demic — I guess we’re a The city of Thrall low those numbers.” year into it now — over also had completely To see more stats and this course, we’ve had updated case counts gauge COVID-19’s local several presentations from the health district. effects, visit http://www. from the (WCCHD) The municipal govern- wcchd.org/COVID-19/ to update us on the ment reported Tuesday dashboard.php. most current information,” said Taylor Fire Department Chief EXPANDS • page 1A Daniel Baum. WCCHD’s Dr. Lori program has been going Gravell said we Palazzo, medical for a few days and is should not assume that director and health Derrick L. Neal, Williamson County and Cities Health District executive director, talks with the Taylor City Council expected to expand over everyone is technologi- authority, and execu- via a Zoom conference Jan. 28. the next few weeks. cally gifted, but rather tive director Derrick L. Captured via screenshot / City of Taylor “In Williamson that everyone needs a Neal reviewed some of County, right now we helping hand. the latest statistics and the event we receive “To answer your when you say these are have 81,282 senior “For all of us, we data regarding the pan- some vaccines again.” question, ‘recovered’ open and these aren’t, adults that are at least can make a difference demic’s local effects. WCCHD’s presenta- probably means nega- that just drives a lot of 65 and older,” he said. today if we think about Some of the health dis- tion lasted approximate- tive test result and an consternation, and it’s “Only about 3,000 of who lives around us,” he trict’s reporting process ly a half-hour before improvement of the ini- understandable,” said those individuals have said. “Many of us have has changed over time. nearly an hour of discus- tial symptoms whatever Mayor Brandt Rydell. been vaccinated.” helped our moms and “The reason why sion. Many on the coun- they were.” “That’s something that One of the first VRTA our dads and our grand- we did that is because cil posed several ques- Questions and dis- we’ll be struggling with sites was set up in Sun mas and grandpas sign we are looking at it tions to health officials. cussion also touched as a council and a staff City and had county up to get on the list for as if we’re in a recov- Neal affirmed on restrictions placed going forward.” employees and volun- the vaccination. But my ery mode with the Councilmember Dwayne in Taylor as a result of For more questions Ariola’s notes that the teers helping seniors question to you is what on-boarding of the guidance from WCCHD, from the council and vaccines,” said Neal. virus remains 99% register to get the vac- about the neighbor that executive orders or other WCCHD’s extensive “We spent a lot of recoverable. 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4A VIEWPOINTS SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 ON MY SOAPBOX BY JASON HENNINGTON Help us, help you This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Over the last couple of weeks, we have been asked – I use that term loosely – about some of our coverage. It was mainly about why certain sports or other activities were prominent in the paper. The answer was simple – because we didn’t receive the information. We know that the boys’ soccer team is undefeated, but we don’t have many stats from their games. The girls’ soccer team is playing well also, but we don’t have all of the stats. The JV boys’ basketball team has only lost two games this season. But, they have never shown up in the paper. However, Coupland Middle School and St. Mary’s sports have been in the paper. We get stats from Coupland and usually a story and photos from St. Mary’s. STUFF ABOUT GOD AND CHRISTIANITY We’ve said many times that all you have to do is send it and we will do our best to get it in the paper. I’ve written this column several times already. With school sports, varsity gets the ink, because we don’t have a large Is God judging us? staff and can’t be everywhere all the time. If a coach or parent wants to send us stats and Someone recently walking away from His and enjoy freedoms not information, we’ll give them ink too. asked, “Ron – things Ron protection and provision realized by many citi- It’s a little different with live streaming seem pretty bad with Braley or not honoring and zens of other countries. Guest games. Live streaming requires us to find whacky weather pat- Columnist loving as commanded Hope. The good a financial sponsor because we are using terns, the Coronavirus, (e.g., Matthew 22:34-40 news is that God wants resources for the work, the equipment and the and ridiculous politics. and 25:31-46). Add to us back and has pro- airtime online. Is God judging us?” It that the fact that evil vided a way through We would love to live stream every sport, is an interesting inquiry Our fault. Humans abounds, and Satan the one we know as including freshman and JV games, but that considering all that’s rebelled against the still attempts to corrupt Jesus, who came from is just not possible because of the workload happening these days. Creator near the begin- God’s creation (1 Peter heaven, lived as a per- involved. The fact that games are usually on But is God judging us ning of our time and 5:8), and you’ve got fect human, died to pay press days, it means we change our normal directly? Indirectly? Or left God’s provision, quite a mess, none of the price for human schedule to make it to games that start as are we just suffering protection, and partner- which is God’s fault or rebellion, and was early as 5 p.m. from the stuff that hap- ship (Genesis 3:1-21). direct judgment. raised. Anyone devoted However, if there are parents or coaches pens in a fallen world? To make sure the rebel- Not so bad. Finally, to Him in response may willing to send us scores after those games, we My response. I don’t lious people and their things are pretty good suffer the things of this will post them and make room in the paper as believe that we’re under offspring couldn’t live these days. We aren’t broken world but get well. God’s direct judgment. forever, God removed suffering from the mini- something others don’t: This is how you help us help you, and it’s Stuff happens. We are their access from the ice age of the 17th – His Spirit to guide and not just with sports. If you have an interesting no longer a Christian Tree of Life by kick- 18th centuries, nor are teach in this age and story, send it to us. Local organizations, clubs nation as I’ve written ing them out of the we dying in droves from partnership in the one and churches can send us photos and informa- about recently (you Garden (Genesis 3:22- the famines and plagues to come. tion and we can get it in the paper. As long as can find the article and 24). Human death then that killed about half of Next week, we’ll you are not trying to promote your business or others at ronbraley. became a thing, as did Europe’s population in continue this train of blog or taylorpress.net/ perpetual human rebel- the Middle Ages. We’re thought by exploring making a profit, we can help you out. We can usually tell the difference and we’ll opinion). Americans lion and trouble in not in the middle of why bad things hap- let you know. If you are trying to promote or often oppose God’s the world not directly either world war, and pen to seemingly good make money, we will gladly sell you an ad. ways as a people. So attributable to God. even the poorest people people. In fact, we are working on features for we can’t expect Him to Not God’s fault. As I in the U.S. likely live Questions or com- Black History Month, so if you have ideas intercede in our bro- presented a few weeks better than most of the ments? Email publisher about local African Americans whose story ken, rebellious world. ago, the covenant with world’s population. @taylorpress.net. would make a good feature, let us know. Also, things are better God requires commit- And if you don’t like Blessings and peace, I’m going to get off my soapbox now and go than you might think. ments, and there are the state of American Pastor Ron Braley, watch the Royal Rumble – don’t judge me! I What is the basis for my consequences for reject- politics, remember that Northview Christian also want to say over the last week, the world answer? ing the partnership – you live in a democracy Church lost some key figures, Cicely Tyson, Larry King and Sekou Smith are just three of the names. Rest in paradise to each of them. OTHER VOICES

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SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 TAYLOR PRESS 5A TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT It is important to note that an aggravated kidnapping, a first- at the Williamson County Jail on Lucas. Child Protective Services had been arrested for an outstand- arrest should not be considered as degree felony. On Jan. 5, at the a $150,000 bond. (CPS) was contacted, along with ing warrant for sexual assault of a evidence of guilt. The defendants Citgo gas station, 600 N. Main Taylor detectives. Detectives, with child, a second-degree felony. On are presumed innocent until proven St., Herrera was operating a JAN 19 the assistance of CPS, were able Aug. 11, officers received a com- guilty in a court of law. vehicle into which his brother, Jennifer Lucas, 41, of Taylor, at to obtain a probable cause war- plaint regarding a child being sexu- Daniel Herrera, forced a victim 4:54 p.m., in the 600 block of Estes rant for the arrest of Lucas. Lucas ally assaulted. Detectives, with assis- JAN. 18 against the victim’s will. Manuel Park, officers apprehended Lucas posted bond for $20,000 and was tance from the Williamson County Manuel Herrera, 45, of Thrall, Herrera then drove away from for an outstanding warrant for released Jan. 20. District Attorney’s Office, were able at 6:36 p.m., at the Taylor the scene. Daniel Herrera has injury to a child, a third-degree fel- to obtain a probable cause warrant Police Department, 500 S. Main previously been apprehended ony. On Nov. 11, officers received JAN. 22 for the arrest of Krosecz. Krosecz St., Herrera was arrested for and charged with this offense. a complaint that a child had suf- Gary Krosecz, 38, of Taylor, at 4:10 is still in custody at the Williamson an outstanding warrant for Manuel Herrera is still in custody fered injuries that were caused by a.m., officers learned that Krosecz County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

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SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 SPORTS 9A THIS DAY IN SPORTS 1988 Ducks Super Bowl XXII, Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, CA: Washington Redskins beat drop Denver Broncos, 42-10; MVP: Doug Williams, the first African American QB to win a Super Bowl district NFL Super Bowl LV game February 7, 2021 Tampa Bay v. Kansas City Tuesday night on the road in Jarrell the Taylor Ducks NCAA MEN (4-14 overall 1-5 district play) BASKETBALL dropped their fourth straight district game, coming up Big XII short against the Cougars Monday, February 1 56-45. Oklahoma at Texas Tech The Ducks appeared to hold close in the first quarter, Tuesday, February 2 but the Cougars came out on West Virginia at Iowa State top taking the quarter 17-12. Kansas State at Kansas In the second quarter the Baylor at Texas Ducks were doubled on 16- 8 Ansley Reed has been one of the bright rising stars for the Lady Ducks this season. heading into the locker room Wednesday, February 3 Photo by Matt Hooks down 33-20. Oklahoma State at TCU The Ducks clawed back into the game in the third SEC quarter narrowing the gap Lady Ducks fall to Jarrell and taking the quarter 13-6 February 1 (Monday) but still trailed 33-39. Mississippi State at Vanderbilt MATTHEW HOOKS To close out the game the [email protected] Cougars flexed their muscle Tuesday, February 2 in the fourth quarter 17-12 to Tennessee v. Ole Miss After the opening quar- secure the home win. Georgia v. Auburn ter of Tuesday nights home The Ducks shot 32 percent Kentucky v. Missouri game against the Jarrell Lady from the field and finished Mississippi St v. Arkansas Cougars the Lady Ducks led the night only 2-for-13 from 18-7. For the remainder of beyond the arc. February 4 (Thursday) the contest Taylor slowly let The Ducks shot nearly 70 percent from the charity stripe Georgia at Alabama Jarrell comeback and eventu- Arkansas at Missouri ally take the lead and the win 60-50, keeping Taylor winless South Carolina at Auburn See DISTRICT • page 10A in district play at 0-6. Vanderbilt at Florida 5’8 Freshman Ansley Reed LSU at Texas A&M got off to a hot start for the Tennessee at Mississippi State Lady Ducks scoring 11 of Kentucky at Ole Miss her team leading 12 points Coupland in the first quarter, at one NCAA WOMEN point scoring six in a row by teams the 3:56 mark giving Taylor BASKETBALL a 10-2 lead that eventually Big XII grew to a 14-2 advantage fall to Wednesday, February 3 with just over two minutes Kansas at Baylor remaining in the quarter. St. Helens Texas at Oklahoma Reed later found herself in foul trouble as the Lady MATTHEW HOOKS TCU at Oklahoma State [email protected] Iowa State at West Virginia Cougars found a way to neu- K-State at Texas Tech tralize the threat. Jarrell fought back in the On Jan. 22, the Cowboys and Cowgirls of Coupland Saturday, February 6 second quarter boosted by a 5-0 start to their run. Jarrell Times got tense in the third quarter of Taylor’s game. were both in hoops action Texas Tech at Iowa State managed to pull within one Photo by Matt Hooks against St. Helens in TCU at Kansas by the four-minute mark of Georgetown. Oklahoma at Oklahoma State the second at 19-18, but the their lead over Taylor to nine The Lady Ducks did shoot The boys lost 28-19. West Virginia at Texas Lady Ducks remained poised at 41-32. The Lady Ducks did 61 percent from the charity Coupland was held score- to not let the lead slip away. manage to climb within three stripe. In transition and turn- less in the second quarter Sunday, February 7 The Lady Cougars did at the closing point of the over points, the Lady Ducks but had a strong second Baylor at K-State manage to outscore Taylor third 41-38. bested Jarrell 29-23 in total. half. Unfortunately, it wasn’t 13-8 to pull within 26-20 Taylor could not man- In addition to Reed’s enough to overthrow St. NBA heading into the locker room age to retake the lead in the 12 points, Lakaysha Davis Helens. at halftime. game but did briefly man- added 11 points and pulled Jackson Bristol led the NBA At the 5:06 mark in the age to tie things up at 50-50 down 7 boards. Three ball Cowboys with 5 points, while February 1 third Jarrell finally manage with 2:38 remaining in the queen Natalie Alderete added Seth Johnson and Jesus Don LAL v. Atlanta to grab the lead from the game. The Lady Ducks would 9 points and 7 defensive both had 4. Charlotte v. Miami Lady Ducks at 29-28. score no more in the game as rebounds. St. Helens’ leading scorer had 10. Minnesota v. Cleveland As the Lady Ducks lead they were put away with late The Lady Ducks wrapped The Cowgirls lost 20-8 New York v. Chicago slipped away, tensions began Jarrell free throws and field up road play Friday night at to rise between the refs, fans, goals. Lake Belton and will con- after a slow shooting night. Portland v. Milwaukee Only three Cowgirls were Sacramento v. New Orleans and coaches regarding more Taylor greatly struggled clude the regular season at than one questionable play. from beyond the arc hitting home Tuesday night at home able to get on the scoreboard. Houston v. OKC Abigail Bristol led with 5, By the 2:30 mark of the just one three pointer in the against Burnet. Playoff hopes Phoenix v. Dallas Madeline Moore had 2 and third Jarrell had extended game on sixteen attempts. for now are not all lost. Memphis v. San Antonio Gabriella Sandoval had 1. Detroit v. Denver The leading scorer for the game was from St. Helens’, LOCAL who had 10.

Taylor Boys Feb 2- @Burnet JV Tennis Feb 5- @ Gateway Prep Feb 9- Salado swinging Girls away in Feb 2 - Burnet

Thrall Waco Boys Feb. 2- @Thorndale The Taylor JV Tennis team Feb 5- Milano traveled to Waco to compete in the Waco High Winter Feb 9- @ Holland Blast. After bad weather can- Girls celed the tournament for JV Feb. 2- @Thorndale last week, the team made up Feb 5- Milano by showing up and playing tough. Granger Each player got to play 4 Boys matches. Feb. 2- @Hearne For many, this was their Feb 5-Thorndale first high school tournament. Feb 9- @Milano Coach Wooten called defensive captain Sarah Vrabel a “firecracker” as she leads the Lady Ducks this season. Bodie Randig walked away Photo by Larry Pelchat with 4th place in Boys Singles Girls after a win in round one Season Canceled against China Springs and Lady Ducks start district with a W a loss in semifinals against Waco High. Hutto Joshua Garay competed Boys MATTHEW HOOKS The Lady Ducks were The win places the Lady [email protected] in the consolation finals but led by Sarah Vrabel, senior Ducks in first place early on in Feb. 2- Stony Point came up short against China Feb 5- @Vista Ridge Tuesday night the Taylor defensive captain. Vrabel the season. Springs in a 3rd set tie break. Feb 9- Vandegrift Lady Ducks started dis- scored 2 goals on the night, The Lady Ducks were in “I am proud of the way trict soccer play, facing off one in the first half and road in district action on Friday these students played today Girls against the Austin IDEA one in the second half seal- to face off against LBJ Austin, and glad they got in some Feb. 2- @Stony Point Bulldogs at Taylor High ing the victory for the Lady and return home Tuesday, Feb. good play against other Feb 5- Vista Ridge School. Ducks. 2 to face Gateway Prep. schools,” said Sarah Stresing.

10A TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 SPORTS SMACK Eagles roll past Tigers, 75-54

CASEY GEORG trimmed the lead to a layup at the 5:39 mark the next four minutes, A look back Special to the Press 8-5. Hearne finished of the third quarter and led by Milton Redman’s Hearne used a strong the quarter with a 14-7 it appeared the Tigers six points, and built a inside game and good advantage. were poised to make a 64-44 advantage. The at the COVID defensive pressure to Graham, who led the run. Hearne responded remainder of the game down Thrall 74-54 Tigers with 12 points, by surging out to a 44-31 the teams traded baskets Tuesday night. The win hit a pair of treys in lead at the midway point and Thrall go no closer keeps the Eagles in first the period as the Tigers of the quarter, but again than 15 over the final NFL season place at the halfway posted 16 points in the Tigers battled back. two minutes. point of the district race. the quarter. Hearne’s Another Irvin jumper cut In addition to On the final Sunday Matthew Luke Williams got Jeremiah Gurode, who the lead to 46-35 with Graham’s 12, the Tigers before the Super Bowl Hooks the Tigers on the board led all scorers with 18 2:11 to play in the period. also secured 11 points LV, I decided to take the with a baseline jumper points, answered for the But Hearne finished the from Williams and 10 Sports writer time and reflect on the with 7:34 to play in the Eagles hitting six points quarter with a 6-2 run from Irvin. Hearne was 2020 NFL season. opening period. The in the period. Jabari and took a 52-37 lead led by Gurode’s 18 points. It all started on Sept. Eagles responded with Dunn added five points into the final quarter. The Eagles also got 12 10, 2019. The 101st an 8-0 run before Dallas as the Eagles rolled up 23 Williams and Garrett points from Anthony season the Raiders had relocated to Las Vegas and Meiske’s free thrown points in the quarter and Crabb each hit 3-pointers Jackson. Washington lost their nickname. ended the run and cut led 37-23 at the half. and Graham added his Thrall was back on Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there was no the lead to 8-3 with just Tyreke Irvin, who final four points of the the floor Friday when preseason, so players drafted in the draft and back- over five minutes to play scored eight of his 10 night the cut the Eagles’ they traveled to Granger. ups were unable to get any reps in. Despite all the in the quarter. Williams points in the third quar- lead to 54-44 with 6:13 The Tigers will face off changes all 256 regular season games were played, added another jumper ter, pulled the Tigers to to play. But the Eagles against the Bulldogs in some games a bit off their initial scheduling but with 2:41 to play that within 11 at 39-28 with went on a 10-0 run over Thorndale on Tuesday. played nonetheless within their 17-week timeframe. Antonio Gates and Eli Manning called it quits while others opted out of the season. The 2020 draft took place via video conference marking a first with the first pick being LSU quar- LETTER JACKET TO LADY JACKET terback Joe Burrow to the Cincinnati Bengals. The 2020 draft produced just two pro bowlers, Justin Jefferson from Minnesota, and Chase Young from Washington. In the playoffs an additional team was added, and the #1 seed spot became more valuable. Green Bay and Kansas City emerged as the two top notch teams this year. The Chiefs battled through Cleveland and Buffalo to make it to Super Bowl LV. The Tom Brady led Tampa Bay Buccaneers became the first time to host the Super Bowl in history as the team went through Washington, New Orleans and then the Packers, all on the road. Super Bowl Sunday this year is going to be one for ages. What else does Tom Brady have to prove? If he wins next Sunday, the only thing on his bucket list left to accomplish will be winning three in a row. We now will have to wait and see what happens.

LIONS • page 1A athletic director Stephen 4-15 overall, and 1-9 in Brosch. “The quarantine district play with their period for student ath- lone district win com- Granger volleyball all-star Carsyn Locklin-Bilbrey will be signing on National Signing Day with Howard Payne University. Courtesy photo letes to return to campus ing on Jan. 22 at home is past the UIL district against Milano. certification deadline, As the pandemic still therefor Granger Varsity encompasses our com- Girls Basketball cannot munities, we must put Big fourth quarter stops Tigerettes complete their district into perspective that CASEY GEORG the free-throw line with schedule on time.” the health and safety of Special to the Press 10 seconds to play, the Having to forfeit the these student athletes is The Holland Lady Holland led 23-22. remainder of the season more vital than the ath- Hornets outscored the The fourth belonged the Lady Lions will finish letic competition. Thrall Tigerettes 15-2 in to the Holland. Aubrie the fourth quarter to pull Henderson finally ended away for a 38-26-win Thrall’s scoreless streak Wednesday night. when she took a pass After spotting Holland from Jarosek and scored a 3-0 lead Hope Martinez on a layup. hit a pair of 3-point jump- Holland was able to ers, one from each side take advantage of offen- of the arch, which gave sive rebounds to put Thrall a 6-4 lead with some distance between 3:34 to play in the first themselves and the quarter. Holland battled Tigerettes. The Holland back and regained the out rebounded the lead on layups by Mary Tigerettes 19-4 on the Kriczky and Madison offensive end of the floor Cross with 2:41 on the and was able to convert clock. those rebounds into 11 Taije Schroeder pulled second-chance points. the Tigerettes within Martinez led the Luke Ramirez throws a pass to the paint in the first meeting against one hitting the front end Hope Martinez led the Tigerettes in the nail biter loss to Holland with 9 points. Tigerettes with nine Jarrell. Taylor fell against Jarrell Tuesday night dropping the Ducks to of a one-and-one and Photo by Larry Pelchat points while Schroeder 1-5 in district play. Miranda Richter’s driv- and Henderson each Photo by Larry Pelchat ing layup gave Thrall a advantage to 14-12, mark of the quarter and scored four. Dickey led 9-8 lead at the end of the but a pair of baskets by the Tigerettes had their Holland with 10 points DISTRICT • page 9A first quarter. Holland’s Kara Wolf put biggest lead of the game, and Madison Cross added Kathryn Mays scored the Holland up 16-14 21-16. eight. dropping 15 of 22 at home against Lake on a driving layup early with 2:05 to play in the Holland responded Thrall will now be attempts. The Ducks Belton on Friday. They in the period to give half. with three baskets over back in action next also won the battle in have two more road Holland a 10-9 lead, but Bree Tretter scored on the next three minutes Tuesday when they steals 13-6. games with trips to Ashlyn Jarosek’s fast- a fast-break layup and and knotted the score travel down U.S. 79 to Iroquis Jones led Burnet and Gateway break layup once again Schoreder dropped in a at 22-22 with just under face the Thorndale Lady the Ducks with 14 Prep, before finishing put the Tigerettes ahead. 3-pointer from the top of two minutes remaining Dogs. They will close out points and 8 rebounds. up the regular sea- Martinez’s third 3-pointer the arch in the opening in the third quarter. And, the regular season next Still in the playoff son at home against of the game with 5:04 minutes. Tretter added when McKenzie Dickey Friday when they host hunt the Ducks were Salado on Feb. 9. to play pushed Thrall’s a free throw at the 4:53 hit one of two shots from Milano. PRESSTAYLOR

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GOOD NEWS BY ISABELLA TEBEAUU Break the cycle

Taylor ISD school board members get recognized with small gifts of appreciation at the Jan. 20 meeting. “Change is never taylorpress.net or mail Photos by Tim Crow painful, the resistance it to the Taylor Press: to change is painful.” Attention Good News, Demi Lovato 211 W. Third, Taylor, TX 76574. Taylor ISD celebrates School Be the person who You can also post to breaks the cycle. If the Good News Taylor you were judged, Made Facebook page. Board Recognition Month choose understanding. If you were rejected, Facebook posts: choose acceptance. Just made my first TIM CROW is always focused on If you were shamed, attempt at curbside [email protected] the future success of choose compassion. groceries at H-E-B. the children in our Be the person you Everything went well Taylor ISD joined district. Celebrating needed when you were until pickup 1,024 school districts School Board hurting, not the per- Everyone came and throughout Texas to Recognition Month is son who hurt you. went, and I was still celebrate January one way to say thanks Vow to be better sitting there. I checked as School Board for all they do.” than what broke you. my phone and H-E-B Recognition Month. Each campus rec- Vow to heal instead basically said they With a theme of ognized local school of becoming bitter so didn’t know what I Navigating to Success, board members with you can act from your was talking about. the local school board a few small gifts of heart, not your pain. Well, in steps a very was celebrated and thanks and apprecia- Break the cycle. nice young man and thanked for their work tion at the January Always remember told me I had entered on behalf of students. school board meeting. there is goodness my pickup code wrong. “Our school board Serving on the Taylor everywhere and kind- He got me squared members are volun- school board are ness matters. away without being teers who shoulder Marco Ortiz, presi- Please send us your condescending and I critical responsibili- dent; Shorty Mitchell good news stories came home with my ties and often make vice president; and experiences and groceries and a lesson difficult choices for Thomas Rohlack, sec- we can share them learned. Thank you, our district, all with- retary; Cheryl Carter, with the community. Clay. You are an asset out pay,” said Taylor assistant secretary; Taylor ISD school board assistant secretary, Cheryl Carter, admires a painted Submit your good to H-E-B. superintendent, Keith tile that was given to her with the theme of this year’s school board recog- news to lifestyles@ David R. Blake Brown. “Their goal See SCHOOL • page 8B nition month, Navigating to Success.

THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW SWEATER Mambo dogface to the banana patch

Growing up in the call a grandparent. think is entirely clear, ern thing? Remember less. I’m learning to 80s, I loved Steve Martha Anyway, one of but I get blank looks that the person you’re speak more clearly and Martin – not just the Louise Boyfriend Steve’s and confusion in speaking to may not kinder. That’s a filter comedian, but my first Columnist favorite routines of return. Usually, it’s know that all soft that everyone loves, ever boyfriend was a Comedian Steve was because I am trying drinks are “Cokes” and the more exercise darling young man at one in which Martin to be funny. This is (unless it’s a Dr. it gets, the better it my junior high who joked about teaching a disaster when my Pepper) and that sweet works. had the same name. kids the wrong words ham-handed attempts tea is a different ani- I guess that’s my He was sweet, ath- But alas, I did not. for everyday actions. at humor cause the mal from iced tea with mambo. Maybe that’s letic, popular and Sigh. However, Steve He joked that teaching person receiving the sugar stirred in at the my banana patch. hilariously funny – he, Martin, the actor from a three-year-old to ask instruction to miss the table. Whichever, it’s prob- of course, idolized the my all-time favorite to go to the restroom mark. It causes more I guess what I want ably just like that “wild and crazy guy” movie, Dirty Rotten by asking “mambo work for everyone. to impart is that we all time I was wearing comedian and often Scoundrels, and dogface to the banana I forget that not have our own speech, diamonds on the soles performed memorized several now memo- patch” would be hilari- everyone has the own frame of refer- of my shoes and duck- routines for the lunch rized LPs (those are ous. same filters as I do, ence and vocabulary. ing back down an table crowd. This led what we called vinyl Funny stuff and a like knowing comedy We also have differ- alley with a roll poly me to love funny boys, records, children) of comedic lesson in com- albums from the late ent ways of handling little bat faced girl. a man with a quick his stand-up comedy munication, confusion 70s or every lyric from the world’s state now See what I mean? You smile and quick and is still an influence on and how to mess up Simon and Garfunkel that COVID-19 is a probably have no clue clever wordplay. what I find funny. If your kid. – my vernacular is a part of everything what I’m trying to I had no concept of you don’t know what Often, I try to litany of Girl Scout we do and don’t do. say, and I’m over here NOT growing up to a vinyl record is, stop explain something camp songs. I’m working on lis- laughing my head off. marry that boy. what you’re doing and using a reference I Maybe it’s a south- tening more, talking Awkward.

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2B COUPLAND NEWS SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 Dancehall reopens, school seeks more teachers

COUPLAND DANCEHALL REOPENS AND OTHER NEWS Susan The Old Coupland Garry Inn and Dancehall will Coupland reopen in February columnist at 50% occupancy. Owner Abbey Road has announced that every- site at www.cityofcoup- one is required to wear landtx.us. a mask when not seated, The next regular meet- eating or drinking. She ing will be Feb. 11 with says, “We do need you a workshop to be held to mask up while danc- Feb. 8. ing this go ‘round. We’ve The Old Coupland Inn & Dancehall in the snow. It will reopen Feb. 1. Coupland Firefighter Candidate been very, very lucky COUPLAND SCHOOL NEEDS MORE Photo by Abbey Road Nate Logiudice assists at a vehi- here in that none of our TEACHERS Teacher Kathy Hill cle accident on SH 95 during the staff has had to deal with Coupland School is reports, “Mrs. Price’s January snow. the COVID. While we growing. The school is kindergarten and Mrs. Photo courtesy Coupland have been closed most planning to have two Middaugh’s first grade Volunteer Fire Department of the time since March, classrooms in grades kin- participated in a walking when we were open, we dergarten through fifth. It field trip to Dr. Graef’s have been careful and not will start accepting trans- Coupland Veterinary overcrowded.” fer applications for the Hospital. They delivered The Coupland Civic 2021-2022 school year on thank you letters and Organization has no Feb. 1; applications will cookies to a local commu- events scheduled at this be posted at www.coup- nity helper.” time due to the pan- landisd.org and will be She also notes that demic. under the Parent Tab. the Coupland Student Work is progressing on the new Coupland School addition. On Jan. 13, noted More teachers will be Council collected almost Photo by Buz Garry needed for pre-kinder- Coupland sculptor Jim 400 canned goods for volunteer firefighters. pictures, clothing, quilts, garten and one teacher Huntington celebrated their annual food drive. Roulston-Bates dishes, knitting and cro- at each grade level kin- his 80th birthday. His Construction is pro- explains, “The acad- cheting needles, etc.” dergarten through fifth. work may be seen at his ceeding on the school’s emy will be operated She says, “Everyone Teacher vacancies for Huntington Sculpture building project. The by Coupland and Thrall is welcome to any and 2021-2022 are pre-kin- Garden in downtown website at couplandisd. volunteers, along with all services and events at dergarten, kindergarten, Coupland. Coupland org has construction proj- instructors from ESD#6, New Sweden Lutheran first grade, third grade, is fortunate to have ect updates with pictures Weir VFD, and Hutto Fire Church, 12809 New fourth grade, potential Huntington and his work. and graphs. Rescue. The CVFD is tak- Sweden Church Road.” reading interventionist, Happy Birthday, Jim! ing a leading role in this Contact information Huntington Sculpture Garden in and assistant principal. COUPLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE training.” is newswedenchurch@ the snow. Jim Huntington turned Superintendent Tammy CITY OF COUPLAND DEPARTMENT’S CHILI SUPPER gmail.com and www. 80 on January 13. Brinkman says, “If you The Coupland City FEB. 27 ST. PETER’S CHURCH OF newswedenelca.org. Photo by Letitia Eldredge have questions about a Council met Thursday, The Coupland COUPLAND Along with others vacancy, please email Jan. 14. Usually, meet- Volunteer Fire Pastor Martin Garrison TYPE COMMUNITY AND CHURCH Theodore formed the tbrinkman@couplandisd. ings are held the sec- Department’s (CVFD) reports, “St. Peter’s will Charlene Hanson Coupland City Company org. If you would like to ond Thursday of each chili supper will be on continue to meet outside Jordan reports, “The Type which established the apply for one of these month at 6 p.m. in the Saturday, Feb. 27, start- on Sunday mornings at community is growing. It town of Coupland. vacancies, please com- Coupland Volunteer Fire ing at 5 p.m. This year, 10:15 for ‘drive-up church’ may even become known Coupland resident plete the professional Department meeting it will operate as a drive- until Williamson County as Coupland even though Karen Van Buren is relat- application and required room with masks and through. lowers the alert status. it’s about five miles to the ed to Morgan Hamilton. affidavit. Please email distancing. Agendas and Assistant Chief John We hope that though east-southeast!” Van Buren explains, your application to kol- meetings are posted on Roulston-Bates comments, changes like this are She continues, “I used “My father, Donald [email protected].” the City of Coupland web- “Coupland VFD hosted painful, they will help to to write about how the Nelson Van Buren, and our first chili supper in protect our members and Type Church was located Theodore Van Buren 1980, just a few months our community until we in the verdant country- Coupland were sixth after the department was as a nation eradicate this side. That serene green cousins. The Van Burens founded. Though we can- virus. If you’d like to join countryside is chang- and the Couplands lived not have this annual event us, pull up on Sunday ing with the many new in New York for the most in the way we’ve been morning, and tune your people moving there. Lots part. President Martin used to, after more than radio to 106.7 FM.” more homes are already Van Buren and I are third forty years we certainly St. Peter’s held its built or in progress. On cousins, but six times don’t want to let the tradi- annual congregational the church’s west side, the removed due to the gen- tion drop.” meeting Sunday, Jan. 10. large century-old August/ eration gap.” The chili supper is an Members voted on new Carl/Brent Samuelson How did a New important fundraiser, so church council members farm is now subdivided England Van Buren end please come and support and committee members, with at least thirteen new up in Coupland? our firefighters. The chili received and reviewed homes already there. Van Buren says, “I is offered for donations. annual committee On the east side of the moved from Boston to Roulston-Bates says, reports, and reviewed the church, the old Alfred Austin in 1995. I was on Mrs. Price’s Kindergarten and Mrs. Middaugh’s 1st Grade participated in a “We guarantee the chili new church budget. and Emil Johnson estate, a drive with my son look- Walking Field Trip to Dr. Graef’s Coupland Veterinary Hospital. They deliv- will be up to our usual there are 24 homes on 40 ing at houses for sale in ered thank you letters and cookies. high standard.” NEW SWEDEN CHURCH acres. These places mostly the Taylor area when he Photo by Addison Ward Firefighters responded New Sweden Church identify as Coupland.” suggested we drive down to 469 calls in 2020. continues to have Sunday Where does the name Highway 95. We pulled During the year, the services at 10:30 a.m. “Type” come from any- off the road in Coupland number of medical calls with safety and distanc- way? Swedish-born Jonas and saw Pete Speckles’ rose from around 30% ing guidelines. Sunvison had a print- house was for sale. I took of their calls to around Marilyn Samuelson ing press where he used a brochure from the box 50%. Fortunately, the says, “We also continue “type” at his nearby home by the ‘for sale’ sign. We CVFD saw around a 20% to have second Tuesday on County Road 465. He decided to walk up to the increase in the number of morning bible study at printed advertising circu- Coupland Inn for a cup of people volunteering. 10 a.m. Game nights are lars, auction flyers, post- coffee not knowing that For the past few years the second, third, and ers, and greeting cards. it was only open on the CVFD participated in the fourth Thursday nights at Type was the name of the weekend evenings.” fire academy operated 7 p.m.” Subject to change, 1902 Post Office. Then, in the category by the Taylor Volunteer plans are to have Lenten The Type Church, of ‘you can’t make this Fire Department. This services beginning Ash pastored by Terrence stuff up,’ she continues, academy has now ceased Wednesday, Feb. 17. Kennedy, meets (socially “While walking by the The Coupland Student Council collected almost 400 canned goods for their operating. This year, The New Sweden distanced and masks Depot we stopped to read annual Food Drive. Student Council members are (back row, from left) Andrea Williamson County Evangelical Lutheran are required) at 10:30 the historical marker Cedillo, Kamryn Hill, Elise Adrian, Callie Molineux, Miranda Herring, Seth ESD#10, which covers Congregation will be 145 a.m. every Sunday. The that said the town was Johnson (honorary). (Front row from left) Abigail Bristoll, Laramie Galloway, Coupland and Thrall, is years old Feb. 23. No big address is 1200 County founded by Theodore and Kody Smith. Not pictured are Adriana Sandoval and Maddie Moore. establishing a new fire event is planned, but the Road 466, about five Van Buren Coupland. 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n March of 2020, California’s ccording to the Oakland Zoo, Andy’s Are there ways you can help in IA Oakland Zoo had to close its gates fundraiser helped feed and care for the your community? Work with a to ______because of the animals. Because the Zoo was closed from family member to complete the coronavirus. By July, the zoo was mid-March through the end of July, there following: still closed and it was in trouble. were no ticket ______or other ways to raise My Time money. The animals still needed food and I have time during the week A Castro Valley six-year-old named care, so Andy’s fundraiser was VERY helpful. when I could do something kind Andy learned that the Oakland Zoo for another person or help out was running out of ______and The Oakland Zoo the community. Check the boxes might have to shut its doors forever. and the animals to show when you might have It made Andy sad, but it also made wanted to show time to help. her think. An idea came to her. their appreciation. Recess Andy was given a Before School After School “My brain just told it to ______tour of the Zoo. Saturday Mornings me,” said Andy. “I Saturday Afternoons thought I could make Sunday Mornings and give bead bracelets Big Thanks Sunday Afternoons to people who ______$25 or Andy got to see a more. My goal was to raise $200.” For helping to save the Oakland Zoo, Andy got new baby giraffe My Talent thank you notes from a named Kijii and a What is your talent? Can you play a Andy and her mother, Kelly, sent messages tiger and a grizzly bear! musical instrument? Can you sing huge tortoise. She or dance? Paint? Do you enjoy to friends and family who quickly donated and asked got to pick out for bracelets. talking to people? There are many ______for a kinds of talents that help others. grizzly bear to Make a list of your talents. make a painting, Big Idea Gets Bigger just for her. She also got to heir friends and family did feed a tiger a ______of goat milk! T more than donate. They ______Andy’s Andy was also interviewed by Kelly Clarkson for project information to their her TV show! friends and families. Those people sent the message to What is Andy’s advice for other their friends and families. And so on, and so on kids who want to help? “All you until more than 4,000 people sent in donations. need to do is have an idea and My Treasure just start helping!” Treasure isn’t only money. In six short weeks, more than 4,000 people from all You might have some toys, books or clothing you have that are in over the ______made donations. About Andy and her family enjoying a bird’s-eye view good condition and that you don’t 900 of them wanted bracelets. aboard the Oakland Zoo’s gondola ride. want anymore. Someone else may really treasure those! Make a list of Fortunately, Andy’s friends wanted to help. Andy items that you can donate. made 500 bracelets and her friends made another 700.

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TALLEY A public hearing will be CITY held COUNCIL by OF SAID the CITY, City ONE TO of BE ELECTED Taylor FROM Planning DISTRICT and CONSTRUCTION Zoning CommissionTuesday, onFebruary 9, 2via 2021 AND ONEat TO BE 6:00 ELECTED p.m. FROM DISTRICT 3; DESIGNATING THE All types remod- video conference; POLLING PLACES AT WHICH VOTING SHALL TAKE PLACE; APPOINTING eling & repairs. AND AN EARLY VOTING CLERK AND AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD; 45 years’ experience. Leveling, A public hearing will be PROVIDINGheld by FOR NOTICEthe OF SAIDCity ELECTION.of Taylor City Council on add-ons, repairs, Th ursday, February via25, video2021 conference;at 6:00 p.m. decks/ porches, PLEASE NOTE: POLLING LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE interior & exterior Regarding Zoning Case PZ-2021-1277, which proposes an amendment PRIOR TO EARLY VOTING. painting, metal to Sundance Residential Planned Development (Ordinance 2017-32); bldg. for barns or consisting of approximately 69.97 acres; located across from Taylor EARLY VOTING living quarters. High School and Avery Glen Subdivision, more particularly described POLLING PLACE LOCATION, DATES AND TIMES All types of fenc- as Williamson Central Appraisal District Parcels R331183, R019232, ing and roofs. and R019652; part of and out of M. Dentler Survey, Abstract 211, H. & Location Dates Time Free Estimates. T. B. RR. Survey, Abstract 315, and George M. Reese Survey, Abstract Taylor City Hall Monday, April 19th 8:00AM – 6:00PM 512-898-2196, 533, Williamson County, Texas; 512-633-8661 or (Main Early Tuesday, April 20th 8:00AM – 6:00PM 512-258-7263 AND Voting location) Wednesday, April 21st 8:00AM – 6:00PM

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Land for sale in To speak during the public hearings, please contact Carrie Orts at FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF RESOLUTION R21-03, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY Boerne, Texas. Two (512) 745-6874 prior to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 for CLERK’S OFFICE AT 512/352-3676, [email protected], OR acres $195,000, the Planning and Zoning Commission and Dianna Barker at (512) one acre $103,500. 352-3676 prior to 5:30 p.m. on Th ursday, February 25, 2021 for VISIT THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT WWW.TAYLORTX.GOV. City Council in order to receive video conferencing instructions. Posted January 29, 2021 Located at 3 Hillview Th e agenda packet is available on the City’s web site at: http://www. Lane. Just outside the taylortx.gov/18/Agendas-and-Minutes. Boerne city limits in Kendall County. Can AVISO DE ELECCIONES be used for residential or commercial uses. For information, call EL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE TAYLOR HA APROBADO LA RESOLUCIÓN JEFF at 830-249-2441. R21-03 CONVOCANDO UNAS ELECCIONES QUE SE CELEBRARÁN EN LA HELP WANTED CIUDAD DE TAYLOR, TEXAS, EL DÍA SÁBADO 1 DE MAYO DE 2021 Thorndale Lumber CON EL PROPÓSITO DE ELEGIR A DOS PERSONAS COMO MIEMBROS DEL is looking for a part time yard employee. CONCEJO MUNICIPAL DE DICHA CIUDAD, UNA PARA SER ELEGIDA EN Position is for 12 to EL DISTRITO 2 Y UNA PARA SER ELEGIDA EN EL DISTRITO 3; DESIGNAR 5 PM and rotating LOS LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN EN LOS QUE SE REALIZARÁ LA VOTACIÓN; Saturdays from 7:30 to noon. Must be able to NOMBRAR UN SECRETARIO DE VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA Y UNA JUNTA DE operate forklifts. Ex- BOLETAS DE VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA; DISPONER UN AVISO DE DICHAS perience is preferred ELECCIONES. but not required. Apply in person at 99 DISCRIMINATION IS RARELY THIS TENGA EN CUENTA LO SIGUIENTE: LOS LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN S Main St. Thorndale. ESTÁN SUJETOS A CAMBIOS ANTES DE LA VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA. PUBLIC AND OBVIOUS, BUT IT’S JUST AS REAL. LEGAL NOTICES VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA UBICACIÓN, FECHAS Y HORARIOS DE LOS LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN Application has been AND JUST AS ILLEGAL. Ubicación Fechas Hora made with the Texas Ayuntamiento de Taylor Lunes 19 de abril 8:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a If the landlord give you the runaround or says: (Ubicación principal de Martes 20 de abril 8:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. Beer Retail Dealer’s votación anticipada) Miércoles 21 de abril 8:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. On-Premise License “We don’t take kids.” Jueves 22 de abril 8:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. (BE) by The Hangout “The apartment you asked about on the phone has Viernes 23 de abril 8:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. Pinball Lounge, LLC, dba The Hangout been rented.” Sábado 24 de abril 8:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. Pinball Lounge, to be “We only take people who speak English clearly.” Lunes 26 de abril 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. located at 410 W 7th Martes 27 de abril 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. St Room 102, Taylor, “We don’t take teenagers.” Williamson County, “The ad was wrong – the rent is really $50 more.” VOTACIÓN EN EL DÍA DE LAS ELECCIONES Texas. Officers of “I can’t assign you a handicap parking space.” said corporation 1 de mayo de 2021 The Hangout Pinball 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m. Lounge, LLC are: THAT COULD BE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION. Jorge E. Mesa and The only way to stop housing discrimination is to report Distrito 2: Ayuntamiento de Taylor, 400 Porter St., Taylor, Texas Eloisa Mesa, Owners. it, so we can investigate it. Distrito 3: Centro de Eventos Taylor Main Street, 3101 N. Main Street, Taylor, Texas

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Walnut St. • Taylor Hwy 29 & CR 126 • 365-1906 2703 Medical Pkwy. • Taylor 352-8467 or 352-6934 strengthens me.” FIRST BAPTIST TAYLOR 352-5954 or 352-7844J’S WITNESS NEW LIFE OF TAYLOR UNITED Dr. Brady Collier, Pastor Philippians 4:13 JEWISH MESSIANIC PENTECOSTAL 2500 Mallard Ln. • Taylor • 352-3144 Yeshua The Rock of Bethel Roy L. Hutton, Pastor THE FIRST BAPTIST English/Torah Teaching 2225 S. Hwy 95 • (1 mi. N of HEB) Rev. Anthony Watson Sr., Pastor Saturday Services 11:30 am Taylor • 365-5433 300 N. Robinson St. • Taylor - 352-2595 512-373-6532 FIRST BAPTIST 100 Potomac St, Taylor IGLESIA PENTECOSTES SINAI Phil Hamline, Pastor LUTHERAN Azael Ramirez, Pastor 301 E. Mesquite • Granger - 859-1389 CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 419 Vernon St. • Taylor - 269-2854 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Noack, Texas - 6740 FM 112 • Taylor UNITY OF THE BRETHREN Thorndale - 898-2529 HUTTO LUTHERAN BRETHREN CHURCH FBC THRALL Rev. Katie Wegner, Pastor Rev. James D. 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8B TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 Thrall ISD recognizes school board in January Thrall ISD joined responsibilities and can 1,024 school districts make difficult choices throughout Texas to for the district with- celebrate January out pay. Their goal is as School Board always focused on the Recognition Month. future success of the The district told the children in our district. community through While they serve as a its website that school link between the com- board members are munity and classroom, James and Dusti Pesl receive the Catholic Education Service Award from Father Keith Koehl and St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Heidi Altman Jan. 23 in Taylor. volunteers who focus school board members Courtesy photo on the future success of are elected to establish the children in the dis- the policies that pro- trict and School Board vide the framework for Catholic Schools Week is here Recognition Month is our public school. one way to say thanks Thrall ISD’s school St. Mary’s Catholic and Dusti Pesl were terms, where he has new desks to the school, for all they do. board includes presi- School in Taylor will cel- honored by St. Mary’s been president for three the Pesl family is said to Gov. Greg Abbott dent Bryan Holubec, ebrate Catholic Schools Catholic School for years. James and Dusti be always ready to help declared January vice president Mat Week the first week of the Catholic Education Pesl have reportedly been to better our school and as School Board Poling, secretary February. Service Award. an enormous asset to community. Recognition Month as Rodrigo Reyes and To kickoff this event, St. Mary’s staff say St. Mary’s fundraising This year, the awards a tribute to the hard- members Sonny the Catholic Diocese it has been blessed to volunteering countless banquet was virtual working school board Chandler, Wesley of Austin holds the have the Pesls as a part hours. Whether it’s been on Jan. 23 due to the members who play Grisham, Chris Meyer Celebrating Catholic of its family for the past serving as room sponsor, COVID-19 pandemic. St. such an important role and Wesley West. Schools Awards Dinner, 10 years as their three helping tear down the old Mary’s wishes congratula- in communities and The board of trust- which recognizes unsung daughters attended playscape, being a found- tions to James and Dusti schools. ees were recognized heroes at each of the 21 school. James Pesl has ing member of the St. Pesl and thanks them for School board mem- at the monthly school Catholic schools in the served on the school Mary’s Angels or spend- their gift of service to St. bers shoulder critical board meeting Jan. 20. Austin diocese. James advisory council for two ing a Saturday hauling Mary’s Catholic School. TAYLOR ISD RECOGNIZED SCHOOL • page 1B Anita Volek, Marilyn Tennill and Jim Buzan. “It’s more important AS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR than ever before that communities support public education so that today’s students are prepared to be productive citizens and the leaders of tomorrow,” Brown said. “Please take a moment and tell school board members ‘thanks for caring about our children and giving so much to our community.’ Let them know we support them and that their dedicated service Taylor school board members, Jim Buzan and Cheryl Carter, watch is recognized and truly a video presentation in which Taylor Middle School praises the local appreciated.” board as “quack-tastic.”

Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce president Tia Rae Stone (right) congratulates Taylor ISD Superintendent Keith Brown and school board member Anita Volek on the honor of Taylor ISD being named the 2020 Business of the Year at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. Brown and Volek accepted the award on behalf of the district and thanked every employee for their continued efforts in helping students succeed. Photo by Tim Crow CROW RECOGNIZED

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TAYLOR LADY DUCKS SOCCER 2020-2021 Taylor Tennis begins DAYS DATE OPPONENT LOCATION JV VARSITY Spring practices Monday, Friday Dec. 18th Lake Belton High School Lake Belton 4:00 PM 5:30 PM January 11, and will be Tuesday Jan. 5th Waco Conally High School Waco Connally N/A 5:00 PM Thursday Jan. 7th Giddings Taylor N/A 5:00 PM returning all players except Friday Jan. 8th Lampasas Taylor N/A 6:00 PM one 2020 Graduate. Leading Saturday Jan. 9th El Campo Giddings N/A 11:00 AM Tuesday Jan. 12th Burnet High School Burnet 5:00 PM 7:00 PM the Ducks this year will Friday Jan. 15th be Seniors Ryan Kennick, Tuesday Jan. 19th Jarrel High School Jarrel N/A 5:00 PM Friday Jan. 22nd Canyon Lake High School Canyon Lake 6:00 PM Jaquelin Glenn, and Cecelia Tuesday Jan. 26th Austin IDEA Taylor 6:00 PM Parker. Friday Jan. 29th Austin LBJ @LBJ 6:00 PM Tuesday Feb. 2nd Gateway Taylor 6:00 PM “These students have Friday Feb. 5th Manor New Tech @Manor New Tech 7:00 PM participated all four years in Tuesday Feb. 9th No Game Friday Feb. 12th Eastside Memorial @Eastside Mem. 7:00 PM both fall and spring Tennis,” Tuesday Feb. 16th Austin Achieve Taylor 6:00 PM said Coach Lisa Little. Friday Feb. 19th Austin IDEA @Austin IDEA 7:00 PM Tuesday Feb. 23rd Austin LBJ Taylor 6:00 PM Kennick did not get a Friday Feb. 26th Gateway @Gateway 6:00 PM chance last spring to defend Tuesday Mar. 2nd Manor New Tech Taylor 6:00 PM Friday Mar. 5th No Game his District Title in Boys Tuesday Mar. 9th Eastside Memorial Taylor 6:00 PM Singles from 2019 but is Friday Mar. 12th Austin Achieve @Austin Achieve 6:00 PM more determined than ever Tuesday Mar. 16th Friday Mar. 19th to have the opportunity to Tuesday Mar. 23rd Friday Mar. 26th Ryan Kennick looks to defend his title in 2021. Photo by Matt Hooks See TENNIS • page 3C We support all Wishing you a GOOD LUCK our athletes, best great season! to all the of luck in 2021 Longhorn Title Co. 2021 Spring Athletes! Large enough to serve, small enough to care. BBUYINGUYING ~ SELLINGSELLING ~ REFINANCING?REFINANCING? DDemandemand youryour llocallyocally oownedwned aandnd ooperatedperated TERRY’S BODY SHOP, INC. TTitleitle CompanyCompany SinceSince 19721972 • FRAME REPAIR AND ALIGNMENT IIt’st’s YYOUROUR CCHOICE!HOICE! • PAINTING • COMPLETE BODY WORK “Our staff and quality of work make the difference” It’s your right to choose your repair facility. SINCE Call us for important information! 1990

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2C TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 Baseball looks to get back in the swing of things

MATTHEW HOOKS what has the potential to be a [email protected] very strong freshman class, so TAYLOR DUCK BASEBALL 2021 MASTER SCHEDULE they are rolling into the 2021 sea- DATE DAY OPPONENT VARSITY JV JV2 Last season was cut short for son with very high expectations. February 23 Tuesday Bastrop H-7PM A-7PM A-5PM the Taylor baseball team, but February 26 Friday Thrall A-7PM (Var) A-4:30PM “This season is certain to be a February 25 Thurs-Sat West Tournament TBD the outlook from Coach Justin challenge logistically, and play- March 1 Monday Wimberely (DH) H-5/7PM-DH Adams in 2021 remains positive. March 4 Thurs-Sat Copperas Cove Tournament TBD ing as a team, and with a “next March 6 Saturday Rockdale A-12/2PM-DH “I am very excited about our man up” mentality is going to be March 6 Saturday Navarro H-1PM-DH potential this year, on all levels,” March 9 Tuesday Salado A-7PM A-4:30PM crucial to our success,” Adams March 10 Wednesday Salado H-5PM said Coach Adams. added. March 11 Thurs-Sat La Grange Tournament TBD Right before the shutdown, More so than in any other March 11 Thurs-Sat Taylor JV Tournament TBD TBD the Varsity was beginning to March 15 Monday Jarrell H-5PM year, the Ducks could be calling March 16 Tuesday Jarrell A-7PM A-4:30PM find their stride. Coach Adams up and counting on junior var- March 19 Friday Lake Belton H-7PM H-4:30PM believes the team would have March 23 Tuesday Burnet A-7PM A-4:30PM sity and freshmen players to step March 26 Friday Georgetown Gateway A-7PM A-4:30PM Matthew Aplin made some noise in district play. in and play key roles under the March 29 Monday Salado H-7PM H-4:30PM will compete Looking to 2021, Taylor March 30 Tuesday Salado A-5/7PM-DH lights, and are going to expect April 1 Thursday Salado A-7PM A-4:30PM for starting returns eight of nine starters that they contribute, and repre- April 5 Monday Jarrell A-6PM SS duties, as from last spring, including their sent the Taylor to the best of their April 6 Tuesday Jarrell H-7PM H-4:30PM April 9 Friday Jarrell A-7PM A-4:30PM well as the complete pitching staff. abilities. April 10 Saturday Jarrell H-11AM #2 spot in the “We are in a very positive Important Scheduling Notes- April 13 Tuesday Lake Belton A-7PM A-4:30PM Ducks pitching April 16 Friday Lake Belton H-7PM H-4:30PM situation as a program, having Taylor’s district will be playing April 20 Tuesday Burnet* H-7PM H-4:30PM rotation. so much senior leadership (11 under a new format. They will April 23 Friday Burnet A-7PM A-4:30PM Photo by April 27 Tuesday Georgetown Gateway H-7PM H-4:30PM seniors), while also having a ton play each opponent three times, April 30 Friday Georgetown Gateway A-7PM A-4:30PM Matt Hooks of youth overall,” Adams said. which should lend itself to some * Senior Night In 2020, the JV team went really good pitching matchups. 12-1 and the Freshman went Over sixty percent of the sched- 10-1. In addition, Taylor has ule will be district competition. Duck golfers ready to return MATTHEW HOOKS [email protected] 2021 DUCK GOLF BOYS GOLF SCHEDULE DAY DATE DIVISION HOST SCHOOL GOLF COURSE START Monday 1/25/21 Boys Lampasas Hancock Park Golf Course 10:00 AM The 2021 Boys Monday 2/1/21 Boys Taylor Mustang Creek Golf Course 9:00 AM Duck golf team will be Monday 2/8/21 Boys Llano Lighthouse Golf Club (Kingsland) 10:00 AM a mixture of experi- Wednesday 2/17/21 Boys Lago Vista Lago Vista Municpal Golf Course 9:00 AM Monday 2/22/21 Boys Hutto Golf Club at Star Ranch 8:00 AM ence and youth. The Monday 3/1/21 Boys Salado Mill Creek Country Club 9:00 AM Ducks will be led by Monday 3/8/21 Boys Thrall Mustang Creek Golf Course 9:00 AM Wednesday 3/24/21 Boys Burnet Delaware Springs Golf Course 9:00 AM senior and Regional Tuesday 3/30/21 Boys 4A District 19 Mill Creek Country Club 8:00 AM Qualifier Jake Mucha, Tuesday 4/6/21 Boys 4A District 19 Delaware Springs Golf Course 8:00 AM Wed - Thu 4/21-22/21 Boys 4A Region 4 Victoria Colony Creek TBA along with fellow Mon - Tue 5/17 - 18/21 Boys 4A State Kyle Plum Creek TBA seniors Brian Clifton A’ja Lucas at bat in 2020 and Kolton Whisenant. 2021 DUCK GOLF GIRLS GOLF SCHEDULE before COVID shutdown play. Sophomore Blaine DAY DATE DIVISION HOST SCHOOL GOLF COURSE START Photo by Larry Pelchat Skero and Freshman Thursday 1/28/21 Girls Lampasas Hancock Park Golf Course 10:00 AM Luke Thompson com- Wednesday 2/3/21 Girls Taylor Mustang Creek Golf Course 9:00 AM Thursday 2/11/21 Girls Llano Lighthouse Golf Club (Kingsland) 8:00 AM plete the roster. Wednesday 2/17/21 Girls Lago Vista Lago Vista Municipal Golf Course 9:00 AM The three seniors Tuesday 2/23/21 Girls Hutto Golf Club at Star Ranch 8:00 AM Tuesday 3/2/21 Girls Salado Mill Creek Country Club 9:00 AM will all be in their Wednesday 3/10/21 Girls Thrall Mustang Creek Golf Course 9:00 AM fourth year of com- Tuesday 3/23/21 Girls Burnet Delaware Springs Golf Course 9:00 AM petition at the varsity Tuesday 3/30/21 Girls 4A District 19 Mill Creek Country Club 8:00 AM Tuesday 4/6/21 Girls 4A District 19 Delaware Springs Golf Course 8:00 AM level and will bring a Mon - Tues 4/19-20/21 Girls 4A Region 4 Victoria Colony Creek TBA wealth of experience Mon - Tues 5/10-11/21 Girls 4A State Kyle Plum Creek TBA to the team along with guidance and encour- are Hancock Park in led the way for the Duck agement for the younger Lampasas, Delaware Golf Team on January Diamond Lady Ducks players. Springs in Burnet, 25 placing fourth indi- The Ducks should be Lighthouse in Kingsland, vidually with a score of eager to return in 2021 competitive in District Mill Creek at Salado, 78. Other team scores 19, Region 3 against old Star Ranch in Hutto, are Luke Thompson 97, MATTHEW HOOKS foes Burnet and Salado Lago Vista Vista Muni., Kolton Whisenant 101, [email protected] and against new ones and Mustang Creek in Brian Clifton 108, and DUCK SOFTBALL 2021 from Jarrell and Lake Taylor Blaine Skero 128. The DATE OPPONENT LOCATION JV/VARSITY Last season the Taylor *Jan 30 McNeil/Cedar Park McNeil TBA Belton. Already this season next boys Golf tourna- Lady Ducks softball team *Feb 2 Manor Manor 5:00/7:00 Scheduled tour- at the Lampasas Badger ment is Monday Feb. 1 at *Feb 6 Westwood/TBA Westwood TBA were on a roll before *Feb 9 Rockdale Rockdale 6:30/5:00 naments this year Invitational Jake Mucha Mustang Creek in Taylor. COVIS ceased their sea- *Feb 12 Killeen Taylor 5:30 son on March 11. The Feb 16 Leander Glenn Glenn 5:00/6:30 Feb 18 & 20 Rockdale Tournament Rockdale TBA Lady Ducks finished Feb 19 Wimberely Taylor 5:00/6:30 2020 on a five-game Feb 23 Gatesville Taylor 5:00/6:30 Feb 25-27 TBA TBA Family Owned winning high note. March 2 Florence Florence 6:00 “My kids are excited March 4-6 Taylor Tournament Taylor TBA March 12 Canyon Lake Canyon Lake 4:30/6:00 to get back on the field,” ^March 16 Salado Salado 5:00/7:00 Since 1960 said Coach Rheagan ^March 23 Jarrell Jarrell 5:00/7:00 ^March 26 Lake Belton Taylor 5:00/7:00 Penn. ^March 30 Burnet Burnet 5:00/7:00 Serving Taylor, Hutto, Granger, Coupland The Lady Ducks sea- Âpril 1 Gateway Gateway 5:00/7:00 Âpril 6 Salado Taylor 5:00/7:00 son getting cut short last Âpril 9 Jarrell Taylor 5:00/7:00 & Surrounding Communities for year left them very frus- Âpril 13 Lake Belton Lake Belton 5:00/7:00 Âpril 16 Burnet Taylor 5:00/7:00 trated and eager to get ^Âpril 20 Gateway Taylor 5:00/7:00 61 Years back on the field. 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2021 DUCK POWERLIFTING Boys Track and Field DATE LOCATION TEAMS January 9th Cameron HS Men & Women January 16th Taylor HS Men & Women January 28th (Thursday) Lehman HS (Duel) Men & Women return strong starters February 3th (Wednesday) Jarrell HS Men & Women February 13th Lehman HS Men & Women MATTHEW HOOKS February 20th Smithville HS Women’s Last Qualifier [email protected] February 27th Del Valle HS Men’s Last Qualifier 2021 DUCKS TRACK & FIELD March 6th Girls Regional-Academy Women March 13th Boys Regional-Smithville Men The 2021 Boys Taylor Track DATE LOCATION TEAM March 20th Girls State Meet-Waco Women Feb. 27 Ellison Eagle Relays V March 27th Boys State Meet-Abilene Boys Team returns six veteran com- March 6 Lake Belton V petitors. Pole vaulter Tanner March 10 Taylor JV Principal: Andrew Maddox March 11 Taylor V Superintendent: Keith Brown Welch recent Texas A&M com- March 25 Burnet V Head Men’s Coach: Daniel Thomas mittee, Christian Rohlack, Jayson April 1 Taylor JV/V Head Women’s Coach: Rachel Tatum April 5 District JV Athletic Director: Robert Little Saucedo, Dy’ante Vincent, Luke April 7-8 District V Women’s’ Coordinator: Shelli Cobb Schneider, and Zach Loehr look to April 23-24 Regional Meet/Huntsville V lead the boys this season. Coach May 7-8 State Meet/Univ. of Texas V Earven Flowers is optimistic about this year’s team after last season being lost due to COVID-19. Watson, Zach Tumey, Jackson After a season of injuries, Meller to provide depth for the Welch looks to return to his 2019 Ducks this year. UIL State Championship form. “Roberts, Cobb, and Whitlow Coming off a solid cross-country have contributed to all relays and season, Rohlack returns a one of are looking to provide consis- the top 400 meter and 800-meter tent points in all sprints,” Coach runners in the region. Flowers said. Saucedo, who has been a Miller & Richardson will have mainstay for the Ducks since his a chance to step up in the hurdles freshman year, is finally healthy after having a lot of success on and looks to complete his career the sub varsity levels. Watson and with a state medal. Schneider, Tumey have potential to help the Loehr, and Vincent look to Ducks as well in the Jumps & improve in the Shot Put and Relays. Discus to help contribute points The freshman Meller should Photo by Fernando Castro for the Ducks. open eyes some eyes this year. He Coach Flowers will be rely- already has one of the top vaults ing on Ben Roberts, Conner in the district with 13’4 at the Cobb, Blake Whitlow, Kemarius Expo Explosion Indoor Meet this Miller, Rhett Richardson, Conner January. TENNIS • page 1C compete in the UIL playoff tournaments this year. 2021 DUCK SPRING TENNIS Taylor girls Track and Field Juniors, Trey Boles and Jackson Schroeder DAY DATE LOCATION TEAM are two other returning Varsity standouts. Thursday Jan 19 Pflugerville Tournament JV Friday Jan 22 Bastrop Winter Cup Tourn Varsity eager to return this season They too, are looking to earn their chance at Thursday Jan 28 Waco High Tournament @ WRTC JV a District Title in Boys Doubles. Friday Jan 29 Waco High Spring Tourn @ WRTC Varsity MATTHEW HOOKS If both Varsity and JV divisions of Tuesday Feb 2 Gatesville Spring Invitational Tourn JV [email protected] Sophomore Casey Weison and Hayden St Friday Feb 5 Gatesville Spring Invitational Tourn Varsity boys, and girls, are running, you Clair missed their first opportunity to com- Thursday Feb 11 Burnet JV Tournament JV have to limit your teams to four. Thursday Feb 11 Dual Match Lake Belton @ Taylor HS Varsity Practices start back up for the pete in UIL due to COVID as Freshman last Thursday Feb 18 Weiss (Pflugerville) Invitational JV If you are only running Varsity Taylor girls Tarck and Field team spring. Both of these players have shown Friday Feb 19 Weiss (Pflugerville) Invitational Varsity or running JV, then you are strong competitiveness and improvement Thursday Feb 25 Taylor/Granger Invitational JV on Thursday, Feb. 4. Friday Feb 26 Taylor/Granger Invitational Varsity Last season was cut extremely allowed to have eight teams. Due during the fall season. Tuesday Mar 2 Dual Match @ Liberty Hill JV to this, it has become very tough Other players joining the Varsity roster TBA OPEN short due to the pandemic just as Tuesday Mar 9 Copperas Cove Dawg Classic JV the girls were really starting to to find meets to run in this season. for the spring this year are Sophomores Thursday Mar 11 Copperas Cove Dawg Classic Varsity As a result, Taylor will be hosting Jake Jansky and Bodie Randig and Juniors SPRING BREAK take off. Thursday Mar 25 Taylor/Granger Invitational JV “We graduated some key two high school meets this year. Troy Glenn and Trent Wuensche. Glenn and Friday Mar 26 Taylor/Granger Invitational Varsity The Cotton Boll Relays will Randig contributed to several match wins Monday Mar 29 Dual Match Liberty Hill @ Taylor HS Varsity seniors who had been a big part Wednesday Mar 31 JV DISTRICT @ Taylor JV make another attempt to take during the fall. Jansky proved impressive of our team for a long time,” said Fri-Sat Apr 9-10 Franklin Invitational Varsity girls coach Shelli Cobb, “We place in Taylor, after missing out with several clutch wins in the top ranks last Mon-Tues Apr 12-13 DISTRICT @ Lake Belton Varsity Mon-Thurs Apr 26-29 REGIONALS Huntsville Varsity do have some fabulous Varsity last season. The JV will be run- semester in both Doubles and Singles. Sam Houston University returners this season in Sarah ning on March 10 and the Varsity Varsity begins tournament play at the Thurs-Fri. May 20-21 STATE College Station Varsity Paul Mitchell Tennis Center Vrabel, Aiyanna Thompson, running on March 11. Bastrop Winter Cup on Friday, Jan. 22. Tyronzia Lewis, Destiny Lewis, The track teams will also host Coach Lisa Little is looking for great Ahjalei Davis, Lakaysha Davis, and a 4-Team Invitational with JV and things this season, “We are very anxious to players and seven newcomers, six of those Yasmine Thomas.” Varsity together on April 1. Coach get back out on the court,” Little said. “The are Freshman. Coach Stresing is looking These young ladies, along with Cobb expects the team to pos- fall season was very successful, and I feel has sibly be low in numbers this year forward to watching these players develop some talented JV returners and prepared our players for a successful Spring, new freshmen, will be a very com- with many students choosing to their game and compete in the upcoming as well. I am very excited to see what our petitive team in 2021. stay home as virtual students and kids will do.” Tournaments! It will be interesting to see The UIL has restricted the not participating. However, with JV tennis will kick off in Pflugerville on some of them work their way to Varsity in number of teams and divisions those that do participate the girls Thursday, Jan 19. We have five returning the next few weeks. allowed at track meets this year. will be tough competitors. GGOODOOD LLUCKUCK TTOO AALLLL BBESTEST OOFF LLUCKUCK TTOO AALLLL TTHEHE LLOCALOCAL TEAMS!TEAMS! SSPRINGPRING ATHLETES!ATHLETES! GOOD LUCK ATHLETES! VVIC’SIC’S & AAirir

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4C TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, JAN. 31, 2021 Tiger baseball has high expectations

BY CASEY GEORG The five returning with decent pitching Special to the Press starters will be scattered should make Thrall A year ago the Thrall throughout the field very competitive in Tigers baseball team was defensively. Shortstop the district. “Our expected to be a strong Luke Williams and first expectations are to repeat contender for the District baseman Noah Hammack as district champs,” 27-2A title, but like every will provide stability in he said. “But, at the other school in Texas the infield, while Broedie minimum, we feel we the pandemic had other Salas was an anchor should finish in top two plans. Now, a year later, at catch in last year’s spots.” the expectations are still shortened season. In the In just a dozen games as high as the Tigers outfield, centerfielder a year ago, Hammack get their 2021 season Cayden Watson should was hitting .500 and underway. continue to have an Williams was hitting .444 “This season Thrall impact and Bryce Poling at the plate for the Tigers. baseball will be a strong will lead the Tigers’ Meanwhile, Poling had contender,” said Tigers pitching staff. started the season 3-0 baseball Coach Thomas “We are also hoping with a 2.10 earned run Umberger. “We have five that Dallas Meiske, average on the mound key returning starters Hayden Stefek, and Brady with 11 strikeouts in 10 and, while overall we will Peterson will joining innings of work. be a down a little after the squad and provide a Among the losses to losing a great senior class spark for us this season,” graduation last year were last year, we have several Umberger said. several key elements of players moving up that Umberger said he Photo by Matt Hooks we expect to make a hug felt the Tigers were a impact on us this year.” strong hitting team and See EXPECTATIONS • page 6C Seniors lead the way for tennis Tigerette softball has high hopes

BY CASEY GEORG singles. In addition to tournament in College BY CASEY GEORG One area the Tigerettes will need Special to the Press Special to the Press these veterans, Coach Station again this year.” to find some depth at is in the circle. In 2019 both of Graham will be looking Graham also said A year ago, the Thrall Tigerettes With the departure of Jessie Cole a year Thrall High School’s for seniors Billy Renfro she has had several softball team was off to a strong start ago, Henderson, Wicker, and sophomore tennis teams captured and Cooper Dube girls sign up for tennis before the Covid-19 pandemic ended Autree Kelm will get more pitches. With district crowns. The to sure up the boys for the first time in their season. The Tigerettes were 8-2 consistency in the circle, combined with pandemic wiped out doubles. “I need both high school and is on the season and were off to a 2-0 the power at the plate, the Tigerettes the 2020 season, but of these seniors to jump hoping they will add start in District 27-2A play after a pair should be a force to be reckoned with Coach Brenda Graham in and contribute,” she depth to the roster. “I of blowout wins against Milano and when the season starts. And, with the is banking on a group said. am hoping our girls Bartlett. While it was disappointing to addition of freshmen Ashlyn Jarosek, of seniors to anchor the In addition to her that signed up will help have a promising season come to an Dezi Lopez, and Bernice Gonzalez, the 2021 team. seniors, Coach Graham strengthen our numbers abrupt end, the Tigerettes welcome back Tigerettes should have even more depth “I’ll be counting will also be counting and give our girls a strong team and, with the addition defensively. on my seniors a great on sophomore Aubrey side of the court some of several newcomers, should be a “The girls are hungry to play,” Hess deal this year,” Graham Shuttles. Shuttles increased momentum.” championship contender in 2021. said. “They come to practice every said. “We have four advanced to the state The Tiger tennis “I expect that we will compete for day and have fun and they get better past regional qualifiers cross country meet in team will take to the the district championship,” said Thrall each day. We have some really good returning in seniors the fall and had the court for the first time Coach Jenny Hess. “We have a lot chemistry and as long as everyone stays Stephen Graham, potential to make a big on Feb. 19 when they of good, young talent, and I’m really healthy, it’s going to be a really good Brantley O’Connor, impact on the court as play in the Rockdale excited for this season to start. I’ve never season.” Sydney Branson, and well. Varsity Tournament. coached a team that is this good before, Hess pointed to Thorndale as the Bree Tretter. I’ll be “I think we have They will follow that and I can’t wait.” probable district favorite. “They are leaning on them for a good chance to do up hosting their own Among the Tigerette returning consistently good,” she said. The Lady their leadership as well really well in district tournament on Feb. 25 players are senior Emma Wicker and Dogs made it to the state championship as their playing ability.” and have several before taking a break a trio of juniors in Addison Leschber, game in 2019 before falling to the Branson and Tretter regional qualifiers,” to play in the regional a University of Minnesota verbal Crawford Lady Pirates. Hess added that advanced to regionals Coach Graham said. team tennis tournament commit, Bel Herrera, and Aubrie Bremond, ranked fifth in TGCA pre- in girls doubles in “Hopefully we will March 5-6. The District Henderson. Each of these four, along season top 10, should also field a good 2019 while Stephen work hard and have at 27-2A meet will be with sophomore Raelynn Johnson, hit team. Graham advanced least some of our kids hosted by Thrall on over .400 in last year’s shortened season Thrall’s season gets underway to regionals in boys make it to the state April 12-13 in Taylor. with Leschber leading the team with a February 15 when they travel to Jarrell. .538 average. In addition, Wicker led The Tigerettes will also take part in the team in runs batted in with a dozen, tournaments at Caldwell, Austin, and while Leschber and Henderson each had Lexington before beginning district play 10 for the Tigerettes. against Granger on March 2. Thrall track ready to get to work BY CASEY GEORG Gracie Skrhak, Mia Moellenberg, and Special to the Press Aaliyah Couch. There are a handful As with all spring sports, the pan- of freshmen who are also expected demic prematurely ended the 2020 to contribute to the varsity squad, season for the Thrall High School among those are Avery Koonce and track and field teams. But, both boys Melaina Grissom. GOOD LUCK TO and girls teams are anxious to get In addition to the younger talent, back to work and show their stuff on Grissom will also be count on a few the track in 2021. upper classman. Addison Leschber “I can’t be more excited to get and Morgan Dahl should add some OUR ATHLETES! this track season rolling,” said Thrall junior leadership for the Tigerettes. boys track Coach Brandon Raesz. On the boys’ side, Raesz is also “Last year, when we had the season counting on youth to help lead the cut, was a tough one to take and team to a district title, but he also we’re ready to get after it this year.” knows with youth comes inexperi- Thrall girls track Coach Bethany ence. “We have a lot of work to do, Grissom shared Raesz sentiments. but we are looking forward to step- “We have a great group returning ping out on the track,” he said. from last year that were disappointed Of course, the pandemic is still when didn’t get to complete. They a variable that will have to be dealt are anxious to make up for it this with in the 2021 season. “Track and year.” field is going to look different this Grissom welcomes back a host year,” Coach Grissom said. “We will of young talent for the Tigerettes. have smaller meets with less teams A large sophomore class will play and our district meet will be varsity a big part of Thrall’s success this only. I really hope for the kids’ sake season. Among those sophomores that we will have a complete track who are expected to contribute are and field season this year.”

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Amayah Simien and Alexi Wade bring back key leadership to the Granger Lady Lions softball team in 2021 Photos by Matt Hooks

Granger girls look to continue success

MATTHEW HOOKS [email protected] ROSTER 2021 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Before the quickened halt to the # PLAYER POSITION GRADE DATE TIME SITE OPPONENT 2020 softball season due to the 1 Elizabeth Martinez UTL 10 Saturday, February 13 1:30 pm Granger Jarrell COVID-19 pandemic, the Granger 4 Natalie Martin 2nd/OF/C 10 Tuesday, February 16 5 pm Lago Vista Lago Vista Lady Lions softball team was show- 5 Amayah Simien P/SS 11 Friday, February 19 6 pm Somerville Somerville ing out big time. The team finished 8 Abby Carpenter 1st/OF 10 Thurs-Sat., Feb. 25-27 TBA Cameron Cameron Tournament 6-3 and were 2-0 in district play. 9 Gabby Ramirez 3rd/C/OF Tuesday, March 2 6 pm Granger Thrall “Last season we were off to our 10 Clarissa Miller 9 Thurs-Sat, March 4-6 TBA Taylor Regional Park Taylor Tournament best start,” said Lady Lions coach 11 Marissa Luna 1st 10 *Tuesday, March 9 4 pm Milano Milano Jennifer Fudge. “ We are super excit- 13 Mattie Wilkie 3rd/SS/C 10 *Friday, March 12 6 pm Granger Bremond *Monday, March 15 11 am Holland Holland ed to continue that momentum into 16 Alexi Wade 1st/P 12 17 Julie Smith OF 10 *Tuesday, March 16 11 am Granger Bartlett this season.” *Tuesday, March 23 6 pm Granger Rosebud-Lott Payton Filla 9 The Lady Lions bring back a host *Friday, March 26 6 pm Thorndale Thorndale of talent from last season anchored Montana Moore 9 *Tuesday, March 30 6 pm Thrall Thrall by Senior Alexi Wade and Junior Jaila Rollie 9 *Thursday, April 1 6pm Granger Milano Amayah Simien. In addition to *Tuesday, April 6 6 pm Bremond Bremond another group of talented Freshman. *Friday, April 9 6 pm Granger Holland The Lady Lions kick off their sea- were the Lady Lions shined last sea- *Tuesday, April 13 4 pm Bartlett Bartlett son Feb. 13 at home against Jarrell son. *Friday, April 16 6 pm Rosebud-Lott Rosebud-Lott and wrap up district play on April 20 Eight of the Lady Lions’18 slotted **Tuesday, April 20 6 pm Granger Thorndale at home against Thorndale. games will take place at home with March 4-6 the Lady Lions will non-district road games in Cameron, * denotes district game / ** denotes Senior night take part in the Taylor tournament Lago Vista, and Somerville.

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2020/2021 HUTTO HIGH SCHOOL Thrall golfers look to advance SOCCER (F) VARSITY HIPPOS BY CASEY GEORG for the Tigerettes, along with Parker Dollins, Dawson Gilmore DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION Special to the Press Kerrigan Hooker. Thrall is deep and newcomer Noah Hansen will Dec 11 7:15 PM vs Connally Hutto Memorial Stadium For the past few years, the on the girls’ side. In addition to provide added depth for Thrall. Dec 18 5:30 PM @ Manor Manor High School Jan 5 7:15 PM @ Eastview East View High School Thrall golf teams have dominated Druesdow, Emily Miksch, and “With golf, your biggest Jan 7 2:00 PM @ Harker Heights Waco ISD Stadium District 27-2A play. Coach Hooker, the Tigerettes also having opponent is always yourself,” Jan 8 11:00 AM @ Killeen-Ellison Waco ISD Stadium Amanda Sterling’s teams have returning players Hailey Miksch, Sterling said. “This year, our goal Jan 9 12:00 PM @ Waco-Midway Waco High School Jan 14 10:15 AM @ Cedar Park Georgetown HS every intention of continuing that Carmen Ojeda, Rylee Pyeatt, and is to battle to play our best in Jan 15 9:00 AM @ Liberty Hill Georgetown HS trend in 2021 as they prepare to Mikayla Martin. every tournament.” Jan 16 4:20 PM @ Georgetown Georgetown Birkelbach Stadium begin their season. Sterling will also have added The golf teams actually Jan 19 7:15 PM vs Stony Point Hutto Memorial Stadium Jan 22 7:15 PM vs Vista Ridge Hutto Memorial Stadium “I always expect the Tigers depth with the addition of first- started play with a December Feb 5 7:15 PM @ Round Rock Round Rock HS and Tigerettes to make it out of time players Aaliyah Couch, tournament, but the main Feb 8 6:00 PM @ McNeil McNeil HS the district and to be competitive Jillian Hernandez, Kayla Noren, part of their season begins in Feb 9 7:15 PM vs Vandergrift Hutto Memorial Stadium at the regional level,” Sterling and Madison Pokorny. February. The boys team will Feb 11 7:15 PM vs Westwood Hutto Memorial Stadium Feb 12 7:15 PM @ Stony Point Stony Point HS said. “I expect the same this For the boys’ team, senior play in the Taylor Invitational on Feb 15 6:00 PM vs Cedar Ridge Hutto Memorial Stadium year.” Cooper Dube will take to the Feb. 1 and the girls will play in Feb 16 7:15 PM @ Vandergrift Vandegrift High School Both the boys and girls links for his fourth year on the Taylor tournament on Feb. Feb 19 7:15 PM @ Vista Ridge Vista Ridge High School Feb 23 7:15 PM vs McNiel Hutto Memorial Stadium teams welcome back a host of varsity. He will be joined by 3. Both teams will also play in Feb 26 7:15 PM @ Westwood Westwood HS players who should have an fellow seniors Billy Renfro, tournament in Burnet, Hutto and Mar 2 7:15 PM @ Cedar Ridge Cedar Ridge HS impact on the teams’ success in Luke Marx, and Ethan Kemp Waco in late February before 2021. On the girls’ side, Sterling which should provide a wealth playing in the District 27-2A singled out Shelbi Druesdow of experience for the Tigers. In tournament at Mustang Creek in and Emily Miksch as key players addition, Luke Fisher, Cade Talley, Taylor on March 29. 2020/2021 HUTTO HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER (M) VARSITY HIPPOS DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION Dec 14 6:45 PM vs Temple Hutto Memorial Stadium 2021 THRALL POWERLIFTING Photo by Fernando Castro Dec 17 6:30 PM @ Taylor Taylor High School Jan 5 7:00 PM vs Giddings Hutto Memorial Stadium January 16th 9:00 AM Taylor High School Jan 7 12:40 PM @ Belton Georgetown HS January 28th 4:00 PM Thorndale High School Jan 8 4:20 PM @ Bowie East View High School February 3rd 4:00 PM Brazos High School Jan 9 10:50 AM @ Del Valley Georgetown Birkelbach Stadium February TBA TBA Jan 12 7:15 PM vs Liberty Hill Hutto Memorial Stadium Jan 19 7:30 PM @ Stony Point Stony Point HS Regional Meet Jan 22 7:30 PM @ Vista Ridge Vista Ridge High School Girls Jan 29 7:30 PM @ Westwood Westwood HS March 6th 8:00 AM Dublin High School Feb 2 7:30 PM @ Cedar Ridge Cedar Ridge HS Boys Feb 5 7:30 PM vs Round Rock Hutto Memorial Stadium March 8th-13th 8:00 AM Lumberton High School Feb 8 6:00 PM vs McNeil Hutto Memorial Stadium Feb 9 7:30 PM @ Vandegrift Vandegrift High School State Meet Feb 12 7:30 PM vs Stony Point Hutto Memorial Stadium Girls Feb 16 7:30 PM vs Vandegrift Hutto Memorial Stadium March 20th 8:00 AM Corpus Christi, TX Feb 19 7:30 PM vs Vista Ridge Hutto Memorial Stadium Boys Feb 23 7:30 PM @ McNeil McNeil HS March ? 8:00 AM Abilene, TX Feb 26 7:30 PM vs Westwood Hutto Memorial Stadium Due to Covid we were kicked out of two meets due to capacity Mar 2 7:30 PM vs Cedar Ridge Hutto Memorial Stadium restrictions. We will monitor the website and look for additional meets. Mar 5 7:30 PM @ Round Rock Round Rock HS Head Coach: Brandon Raesz Assistant Coach: Rick Porter Athletic Director: Rick Porter Girls’ Coordinator: Bethany Grissom Principal: Travis Dube Superintendent: Tommy Hooker THRALL SOFTBALL SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME January 30 Copperas Cove/Cameron Copperas Cove 11:30/1 February 3 Rockdale - Scrimmage Home 5:30 February 9 Gateway - Scrimmage Home 5:30/7 February 15 Jarrell Jarrell 2 pm EXPECTATIONS • page 4C February 16 Bastrop Thrall 5:30/7 February 18-20 Lexington Tournament Lexington TBD February 23 Del Valle Del Valle 5:30/7 the pitching rotation The Tigers will February 25-27 Caldwell Tournament Caldwell TBD 2021 TIGER BASEBALL SCHEDULE for the Tigers. If open their season on March 2 *Granger Granger 6 pm Tuesday, Feb. 23rd 4:30/7:00 vs Lexington (B) JV/V Thrall can shore up February 23 when they March 4 & 6 AISD JV Tournament Noack Fields (Austin) TBD Friday, Feb. 26th 4:30/7:00 vs Taylor JV/V March 9 *Rosebud-Lott Home 6 pm Tuesday, March 2nd 4:30/7:00 vs Moody JV/V the pitching staff, with host the Lexington March 11 *Thorndale Thorndale 6 pm Thurs-Sat. March 4-6 TBD Burton Tourney V Poling leading the Eagles. They will also March 15 *Milano Home 11 am Tuesday March 9th 6:00 vs Bartlett V way, the season looks play host to Taylor and March 16 *Bartlett Bartlett 10 am Thurs-Sat. March 11-13 TBD Thrall Tourney V March 23 *Bremond Bremond 6 pm Tuesday, March 16th 4:30 @ Bartlett V very promising for the Moody in non-district March 26 *Holland Home 6 pm Friday, March 19th 4:30/7:00 @ Granger JV/V*** Tuesday, March 23rd 4:30/ 7:00 vs Granger JV/V*** Tigers. action. The Tigers will March 30 *Granger Home 6 pm Saturday, March 27th 10:00/12:30 @ Rosebud-Lott JV/V*** Umberger pointed also play in the Burton April 1 *Rosebud-Lott Rosebud-Lott 6 pm Tuesday, March 30th 4:30/7:00 vs Rosebud-Lott JV/V*** April 6 *Thorndale Home 6 pm Friday, April 2nd 4:30/7:00 @ Milano V/JV*** to Holland as the likely Tournament in early April 9 *Bartlett Home 6 pm Tuesday, April 6th 6:00 vs Milano V*** challenger to the Tigers’ March as well as host April 13 *Milano Milano 4 pm Friday, April 9th 4:30/7:00 @ Bremond JV/V*** their own tournament April 16** *Bremond Home 6 pm Saturday, April 10th 11:00 vs Round Rock Christian V title chase. “They April 20 *Holland Holland 6 pm Tuesday, April 13th 4:30/7:00 vs Bremond JV/V*** have a few guys that in mid-March and will Friday, April 16th 4:30/7:00 vs Holland JV/V*** Saturday, April 17th 11:00/1:30 vs Riesel JV/V are solid players that begin district play March ** Senior Night Tuesday, April 20th 4:30/7:00 @ Holland JV/V*** 9 against Bartlett. Tuesday, April 27th 4:30/7:00 @ Thorndale JV/V*** will make them very Friday, April 30th 4:30/7:00 vs Thorndale (S) JV/V*** competitive in district,” he said. Good Luck this Season!

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