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Former Duck continues to fly Taylor native Fred Kerley con- tinues to improve his time MATTHEW HOOKS this past Saturday, April 24. in all events and is a solid [email protected] In accomplishing the feat Kerley contender for the Olympics. Taylor native, former Duck track became just the third man in history Courtesy photo / World Athletics athlete and world 400-meter bronze to have broken 10 seconds for the 100- medalist Fred Kerley set his fifth 100- meter, and 44 seconds for the 400- INSIDE meter personal best time of the year, meter, joining Wayde van Niekerk and and shocked many, smashing through Michael Norman in that highly exclu- the 10-second barrier for the first time sive club. in his career to clock 9.91 (2.0m/s) at the TRUFit Sprint Classic in Miami, FL See FLY • page 2 NATIONAL GUARD
Early voting ended April 27, and Election Thrall Elementary students started the Day is Saturday May 1. Polls are open from month with an art show. See some pieces 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. on page 9. Photo by Jason Hennington Early voting ends on uptick JASON HENNINGTON [email protected] With three days until the election, about 7% of regis- tered voters decided to skip the lines on election day. Early voting began April 19 and ended April 27. In Williamson County, 22,048 of the 318,511 regis- Hutto recognizes a campus on Earth Day. tered voters cast ballots early. Read page 9 to find out why. On Monday, April 19, 2,090 votes were cast, which was the lowest turnout during early voting. Numbers jumped COVID-19 UPDATER to 2,407 by April 22 and County # of cases dipped to 2,369 April 23. Early votes trended upward Williamson 38,572 the next day with 2,516, before hitting the peak of Harris 390,182 4,224 votes April 26. Dallas 256,561 Early voting ended April 27 Tarrant 215,278 with 3,714 votes by press time Bexar 179,217 The Taylor High School Color Guard returned from contest as the grand national champion. Photos by Tim Crow Tuesday. El Paso 133,533 In Taylor, 404 ballots were Travis 81,906 cast during early voting, not Collin 73,715 Taylor color guard wins national title including the final day of early voting. Tuesday, April Bell 22,233 TIM CROW Bastrop 7,029 [email protected] 20, had the most ballots cast with 76, while April 24 had Milam 1,430 Taylor High School’s award-winning the lowest with 28. color guard has once again found them- In Hutto, 551 people vis- In Williamson County selves in the national spotlight. ited the polls to vote during 462 Deaths They returned from the Marching early voting. 34.58%- fully vaccinated Auxiliary Nationals competition in Allen as 24.6%- Taylor fully vaccinated the grand national champion, a team award See ELECTIONS • page 2 for having the best, overall color guard at the competition. They competed against 55 guards from several different states. OBITUARIES In addition, the junior varsity flag team Volunteer fair Mary Martinez Gusman was named national champions. Salma Melton received most outstanding junior Geraldine “Jerry” Evelyn Becker Wilkins guard solo. The senior level team for flag/ on Saturday rifle received a second place trophy, as did STAFF REPORTS the senior level flag team. Color guard freshman Salma Melton won first place with her [email protected] WEATHER solo at national competition as well as Most Outstanding If you’re not sure where to See CHAMPIONS • page 2 Junior Guard Solo. help your community, you can FIVE DAY FORECAST find out about some options Precip Low Hi this Saturday. Library receives grant for small, rural libraries On May 4, several organiza- WED 15% 70 °89° tions will join together for a THU 72% 61° 74° FERNANDO CASTRO Volunteer Fair from 2 to 4 p.m. [email protected] FRI 40% 60° 73° in front of the Old Taylor High Taylor Public Library School, 410 W. Seventh St. SAT 39% 62° 77° has been selected as one of “We all know how impor- SUN 38% 66° 86° 317 libraries to participate tant volunteerism is but we in Libraries Transforming don’t always take time to find Find up to date weather forecasts at TaylorPress.net Communities: Focus on out where we, as individuals Small and Rural Libraries, can make the biggest differ- an American Library ence,” said Regina Carlson, FOLLOW US Association (ALA) initiative Rotary Club of Taylor presi- that helps library workers dent. “So, we are inviting better serve their small and everyone in and around Taylor rural communities. to join us May 1 to learn more The competitive award about local opportunities.” comes with a $3,000 grant The event is hosted by the that will help the library to Rotary Club in recognition of facilitate community con- its 100th anniversary.
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2 TAYLOR PRESS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 Half of county receives first dose of vaccine FLY • page 1 Kerley made his Moines, IA. At the FERNANDO CASTRO 2021 outdoor debut event, Kerley ran a per- [email protected] COVID-19 CONFIRMED CASES back on March 20 at sonal best 400-meter Vaccinations against COVID-19 the Tropical Park Elite time of 43.64, making continue as new cases remain slow. The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has an online dashboard with Sprints Meet in Tropical him the eighth fastest As of Monday, April 26, the what their records have as the total number of COVID-19 cases in the county. Park, FL. Before 2021 man in history over Williamson County and Cities A “confirmed case” refers to any person who is or was officially diagnosed with COVID-19 Kerley hadn’t seri- 400-meters. Health District (WCCHD) reports during the pandemic. They include residents that the health district knows are currently sick ously contested the Kerley’s most recent there have been a total of 37,844 (“active cases”), no longer sick (“recoveries” or “recovered cases”), and deaths. Active and 100-meter for quite championships include confirmed cases of the coronavi- recovered cases are longer included on the dashboard “due to data that cannot be verified some time. He would the 2019 International rus in the county during the pan- for accuracy and validity,” according to the WCCHD. eventually set personal championship in the demic. The county’s overall tally best times of 10.15 4x400-meter in Doha, Therefore, increases in confirmed cases do not necessarily reflect an increase in new sick rose by 482 cases in one week. and 10.11 in Miami in Qatar and the 2019 According to the WCCHD, residents. Within a random three-day span, Jan. 25-28, active cases went up 176 cases while March, then followed it USATF championship 34.58% of county residents are overall confirmed cases went up by 1,096. However, the ongoing ratio between the two sta- with 10.06 and 10.03. in the 400-meter. fully vaccinated as of Monday, up tistics is inconsistent due to many variables such as delays and adjustments in lab reports. Kerley also equaled As Kerley’s 26th birth- 4.19% from April 19. More than The WCCHD has also amended its reporting methods over time. For more information, visit his personal best of day approaches, May 7, half of the county, 51.74%, has http://www.wcchd.org/covid-19. 20.24 in the 200-meter which ironically coincides received the first dose of either and won his only 400- with the UIL state track the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, 17% of beds of beds for people Deaths in the county report- meter race in 45.03 and field championship each of which require two shots with COVID-19 were vacant on edly linked to the disease were at indoors. meet in Austin, Kerley for full vaccination. Johnson & In 2019 Kerley shows no signs of slow- Monday, which is approximately 462 on April 26. The last death Johnson vaccines require only finished first at the ing down, only gaining one shot. the same percentage as last attributed to coronavirus was USA Outdoor Track speed and momentum Local hospital space for people week. With 58 beds available to April 19. and Field (USATF) on his path to represent- with COVID-19 dropped as last intensive care unit patients with For more local stats on COVID- Championships on ing not just the United week progressed. The health dis- COVID-19, 12% of pertinent ICU 19, visit http://www.wcchd.org/ the campus of Drake States, but his hometown trict reported that 646 beds or beds are available. COVID-19/dashboard.php. University in Des of Taylor in the Olympics.
Community is Porter strong ELECTIONS • page 1 City of Taylor THRALL – This weekend, the Thrall Thrall. Tickets can also be purchased For the Taylor City Council, ELECTION DAY VOTING community will cook up a fundraiser by calling First Baptist Church in three candidates vie for District 3. to help a local coach. Thrall at 512-466-8211. LOCATIONS Incumbent Brandt Rydell, 50, who A chicken fried steak fundraiser will In addition to the chicken fried is also mayor, will be challenged by VOTING LOCATIONS ARE OPEN FROM be held Sunday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to steak diner, an online silent auction 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M. ON ELECTION DAY 2 p.m. at Thrall Elementary cafeteria. will be begin May 2 at 11 a.m. and Matthew Rector and Angela Belcher. • Taylor Middle School, 304 Carlos G Parker Blvd Thrall Athletic Director Rick Porter continue until noon May 11. Belcher, 40, is a hospice and pallia- NW in Taylor is dealing with some health issues, and Bidding will be done by comment- tive nursing assistant. She has lived in • Granger Independent School District, 300 N all proceeds will be used to help with ing on the photo of the item. Any bids District 3 for five years. Colorado in Granger medical expenses. made before the start time will be Rector, 42, is an engineer and for- • Hutto ISD Administration Building, 200 Col- Tickets for the dinner are $10. They removed. The final and winning bid mer city employee. lege Street in Hutto can be purchased at the Taylor Press, will be the last bid made before or at 211 W. Third St. in Taylor; Randig noon May 11. Taylor ISD Insurance, 1900 N. Main St. in Taylor; Winners can pick up their items at At Taylor ISD, there is one race set for A private piano teacher, Volek, 60, is or Thrall Country Diner, 216 US 79 in Thrall High School May 20. Place 2. Incumbent Anita Volek will face seeking her fifth term on the board. Todd Gatehouse for the seat. Gatehouse, 52, is a retired educator.
CHAMPIONS • page 1 FAIR • page 1 “I can’t tell you how big reason for their suc- pletely new solo. During A variety of service proud I am of these stu- cess. the show, I panicked groups are expected to dents,” said guard direc- “She had us together and forgot it, so I just be at the event including tor Marcie Svatek. “They as a group from the improvised and won first Meals On Wheels, the have worked incredibly beginning of the year,” place.” Boys and Girls Club of hard all year and this said Deziree Gonzales, Guard members said East Williamson County, couldn’t be a better “and building this team they are proud to have Taylor ISD, Cinderella’s acknowledgement of together was just amaz- represented their home- Closet, Shepherd’s Heart their dedication.” ing. It’s everybody help- town at the national Food Pantry, Literacy Guard members ing everybody.” level, and the memory Council WilCo and agreed their success was For Melton, winning of this year will last a Rotarians. the result of motivation, first place for her solo lifetime. The Taylor Lions Club determination and hard and Most Outstanding “It gives me pride. will participate in the fair work. Junior Guard Solo, was I‘m sure it gives the and provide free vision Service organizations across Taylor need volunteers to carry out their work. “We all push each the result of trying some- whole team pride,” said screening for children. Many of them will be at a Volunteer Fair 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, on the other to be better,” said thing new and working Gonzales. “We all fin- Taylor Lions urge par- lawn outside Old Taylor High to inform the public about the work they do. Lillian Alonzo. “ We have well under pressure. ished together. It was a ents and guardians to Above Rotarians Dennis Richter, Barbara Dale, Regina Jo Carlson and Pete zero-hour practices and “I did a solo at good start to the year bring their children (ages Zimmerhanzel pack groceries at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry as part of a practices in the evening Whitney (invitational), and now a good finish to 6 months and up) to the weekly service project of the Taylor Rotary Club. Photo by Tia Rae Stone after school. I think all and I felt like I wanted to remember.” fair for vision screen- that practicing paid off, do something that was The Taylor High ing. Vision screenings “The Lions booth will about three feet away,” and practice does make more than what I had School Color Guard was are important to ensure offer quick and touchless said Taylor Lion Griffin perfect.” done there,” said Melton. scheduled to perform at school success. Early vision screening. Children Teggeman. “It only takes Team members also “So, I scrapped the entire their annual Guard Gala identification of vision will be instructed to peer a few seconds for the agreed that their direc- thing and in just three Tuesday, April 27, in the problems provides the best into a Welch Allyn SPOT equipment to evaluate a tor, Marcie Svatek, is a weeks I learned a com- THS gym. opportunity for correction. Vision Screener from child for vision problems.”
LIBRARY • page 1 versations from the Taylor community it may be able to offer in the future. “I believe it will be a great benefit for the and some of our staff members to con- about library services. The library staff “We are proud and excited to be select- residents of Taylor and the Library.” sider. We love our older, very dependable wants feedback regarding programs and ed to participate in this program,” said As part of the grant, Taylor Public citizens. We love them to death, but we services the library offers now and what Karen Ellis, Taylor Public Library director. Library staff will take an online course don’t want to create a situation where on how to lead conversations, a skill vital they would be in harm.” to library work today. Staff will then host Taylor’s reopening plan has four a conversation with residents about pro- phases, each representing a different grams and services. level of virus spread in the community as People interested in getting involved reported by Williamson County’s health or taking part in the conversation can district. Levels from highest to lowest contact Geri Neemidge, technology librar- are red, orange, yellow and green. The ian, at 512-352-3434. plan is meant to guide city officials and Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries departments in how to operate facilities, Transforming Communities initiative parks, and more during the pandemic. has re-imagined the role libraries play As of April 27, the city was in the in supporting communities. Libraries of orange phase. While the green phase rep- all types have utilized free dialogue and resents operations outside of the pandem- deliberation training and resources to ic, the library would be able to open its lead community and campus forums; doors in yellow with some adjustments. take part in anti-violence activities; pro- “The library has latitude to modify vide a space for residents to come togeth- those services and those select hours and er and discuss challenging topics; and times,” said City Manager Brian LaBorde. have productive conversations with civic In other discussion on the state of the leaders, library trustees and staff. library, Ellis discussed the library’s mission For more information, visit http:// statement, history, codes and standards, www.taylortx.gov. accreditation and what the library does. Ellis went over other threats, but she Library misses community listed some opportunities as well that During the April 22 Taylor City could help serve the library and its com- Council meeting, Ellis spoke on the state munity. of the Taylor Public Library as the city “We really like our patrons. We really reviews city departments. The library want to see them again. We really, really building is open for service but is closed do. We miss you guys so much,” said for entry due to the city’s reopening plan Ellis. “But, it’s COVID and it’s beyond our in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. control. It’s hard for us.” “Would we like to do more? Oh yeah,” To hear more on the state of the exclaimed Ellis, “but we also have the library, visit https://taylortx.swagit.com/ safety and health of some of our patrons play/04222021-821/10. HHuttoutto FFastast LLubeube & TTireire CCenterenter 670 W Front Street • Hutto, Texas 78634 • 512-846-2382 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon Locally owned, oil changes, state Additional services include fuel UHaul rentals inspections, brakes & we help fi lters, air fi lters, cabin air fi lters, support Hutto ISD schools. tire repair and replacement. available here.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 TAYLOR PRESS 3 OBITUARIES A great life because of little Mary Martinez Gusman Mary Martinez Gusman, 97, of Taylor, more than chance meetings was reunited with her husband and fam- ily who passed before “We meet the people from East Texas added her, in the presence of we’re supposed to when up to adventure that her Lord Jesus Christ, the time is just right.” A STORY summer afternoon. Sunday, April 25, Alyson Noël, New David and I have 2021. York Times bestselling WORTH TELLINGG gone through periods author. in later years lacking Family and BY LEON ALDRIDGE friends will gather opportunities to visit Wednesday, April 28, Iglesia Bautista with “They met through as much we used to. from 5 to 8 p.m. and the Reverend Adam a mutual friend at But when we do, we will have a prayer Gusman presiding. work,” my friend years before Oscar’s rating the junior high pick up where we left service at 7 p.m. Interment offered as to how time here was up. and high school build- off the last time as if at Primera Iglesia will follow at her daughter met her We built hot rods ings. the last time was just Bautista of Taylor. A Taylor Cemetery. husband. The con- and race cars during By chance, most of last week. celebration of Mary’s Arrangements and versation about our many of those years, the time, those games All by a chance Life will be conducted care are entrusted to children led to talking rode motorcycles, and were with David meeting while playing Thursday, April 29, Elgin Funeral Home. about how our lives swapped life advice. Neeley. Once we dis- tetherball and waiting at 11 a.m. at Prima are often influenced Through it all, we covered that we lived on the school bus in by little more than made memories, some little more than a 1961. chance meetings. of which we took a block from each other, And it was also by One of those solemn oath never to a friendship developed chance in 1980 that chance meetings for Geraldine “Jerry” divulge. In fact, it was that lasts to this day. Jim Chionsioni and I me was at Mount Oscar’s observation Memories of band were at a Lions Club Pleasant’s South Ward Evelyn Becker Wilkins in later years that we trips, Saturday trips meeting in Center. He Elementary school in had to remain friends with David and his was the relatively new Geraldine “Jerry” 1959. I was finishing owner of The Light Evelyn Becker Wilkins, the last few weeks of because we knew too mother to Dallas, time and Champion, and I 95, of Austin, passed the fifth grade there much about each other spent together at East was new in town look- away Thursday, April after our move from to be enemies. Texas State University, 22, 2021. Jerry was West Texas. Home was And, all by chance and getting in the ing for a job. Taking born Aug. 15, 1925. on Redbud Street, just when we met at the car with some kids in a chance on my short A visitation was a short bicycle ride school bicycle rack in Monclova, Mexico, for experience at The held Tuesday April 27, around the corner. 1959. a joy ride. Naples Monitor under from 6 to 8 p.m. at While wrangling my A couple of years While David’s Morris Craig’s tute- Condra Funeral Home. bike from the rack later, riding the school mother, who was like lage, he not only gave Graveside services will near the front door at bus home instead of a second mother to me a career, but he be held Wednesday school one day, I heard a bicycle required me, relaxed at the also became a lifelong April 28, at 11:15 a.m. someone asked, “You waiting for Mr. Ricks hotel, thinking we friend who shaped my at St. Mary’s Catholic new here?” I looked to complete a county were at the swim- life in many ways. Cemetery. his way and said run first. After that, ming pool, David and All because we simply, “Yes,” guid- he returned to the old I took an impromptu attended a Lions Club ing my bike toward Mount Pleasant junior tour of the Mexican meeting. Full obituaries are available at the street. “Where ya’ high on Riddle Street city. Forget a parent’s Maybe it’s true we live,” he asked, falling downtown for his sec- advice never to get in meet the people we’re www.taylorpress.net. in to ride along beside ond run for a handful the car with strang- supposed to when me. “Redbud,” I said. of kids who lived on ers. Never mind, they the time is just right. Obituaries can be submitted through a He replied, “I live on the south side of town. could speak English no All I know for sure is funeral home, emailed to Stella, but I’ll ride as Among the ways to better than we could I’ve had a great life far as Redbud with pass time while wait- speak Spanish. Two because of those I can [email protected] or you.” ing included study hall kids in Mexico driving call a friend because by calling 512-352-8535. The friendship that or tetherball games on a Volkswagen Beetle of little more than a followed lasted 57 the parking lot sepa- and two naive kids chance meeting.
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4 SPORTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 THIS DAY IN SPORTS 1967 Muhammad Ali refuses induction into army & stripped of boxing title. LOCAL SPORTS The flying three Baseball Taylor April 30 at Gateway
Thrall April 30 Thorndale
Granger April 30 Bartlett
Softball Taylor Bi-District Round- vs Giddings at CH Yoe High School Game 1 - Wednesday, April 28, 7p.m. Game 2 - Thursday, April 29, 7p.m. Game 3 (if necessary) - Friday, April 30, 7p.m.
Thrall Bi-District Round vs. Johnson City or Center Point
Granger– Bi-District Round vs. Johnson City or Center Point
Tennis Lakaysha Davis earned a spot at state finishing second in the Christian Rohlack emerges as regional champion in the 800- Tanner Welch, Taylor champion pole vaulter returns to Taylor discus. meter. state competition. April 26-29 Regionals Photos courtesy Facebook/Taylor Athletic Booster Club
Thrall April 26-29 Regionals Taylor track athletes advance to state Track & Field MATTHEW HOOKS ing her trip to Austin its challenges and stu- “Injuries have been a Looking to the future State Meet [email protected] May 6-8 with distance of 119-03. dent athletes are no dif- huge deal for me,” Welch Welch is to attend Texas You’ve heard of the She also finished seventh ferent facing them. said. The hamstring A&M University this fall Taylor Little League flying v, well Taylor in the shot put with a “Trying to maintain blew before state sopho- majoring in Engineering. has the flying three. distance of 35-04.75. school, sports, and other more year and it kept Davis has her sights Spring Softball Coach Pitch Christian Rohlack, Lily Vega finished extracurricular activities pulling and pulling. It set on Tyler Junior April 30- NANCO Homes Rays vs Montana Welch, and 14th in the girls 3200- I’m involved in,” Davis ended up being I think a College with a major Ancira Salsa Yankees Lakaysha Davis all meter with a time of said has been her great- 15% tear, and that went in Kinesiology. As for advanced to the state 13:40.53. the 4x400- est challenge. right into COVID. It was Rohlack he will continue Spring Baseball Coach Pitch meet scheduled for May meter relay team of Rohlack, the under- a struggle to come back his high school journey. 6-8 at the University of Blake Whitlow, Jackson classman of the three, and get back into shape.” April 29- Hutto Professional As he approached his Texas at Austin at Mike Meller, Ben Roberts, and has also faced chal- For Welch, a win at Firefighters A’s vs Eagle Bank final vault Welch took A. Myers Stadium. Jayson Saucedo finished lenges. state is something he has Pirates a moment to remember Rohlack finished sixth fourth with a time of “I would say a chal- become accustomed to. a fallen friend, Elgin’s Spring Baseball Majors in 400-meter with a 3:29.25. lenge for me was a For Davis and Rohlack time of 51.72 but stood As congratulations coaching change. I they both responded that Willie Simmons III, who May 1- Bastrop Yankees vs Pro was tragically killed Touch PMI Dodgers top duck in the 800- are in order for our state thought of myself as a if they were to win state, meter with a time of qualifiers, they Davis, distance, one mile run- they would cry tears of in Austin earlier this month. He also closed Spring Softball Minors 1:59.12. Rohlack and Welch each ner, and have transi- joy, however, making it April 29- SPJST Rays vs Vintique Welch finished region- shared their thoughts tioned into a sprinter,” this far is an achieve- with a final thought of Mall Astros al champion in the boys on the 2021 season and Rohlack said. ment in itself. words for the future pole vault with a height their time involved with For Welch COVID-19 “I always wanted Taylor athletes. Spring Baseball Minors of 15-3. Davis placed sec- track and field at Taylor. was somewhat of a heal- to go to state in some- “One town, one team, April 29- Bastrop Rangers vs ond in the discus earn- Everything in life has ing period. thing,” Davis said. one family,” Welch said. Floyds’s Rays
Spring T-ball 3-4 May 1- HEB Braves vs City National Ducks complete season sweep of Burnet Bank Angels MATTHEW HOOKS the bases before the umn with their only Spring T-ball 5-6 [email protected] Ducks even got their score of the game, May 1- Plumbing Outfitters Reds vs first hit of the game. cutting the lead to BABECO Rays Taylor completed Isaac Rivera singled 4-1. the season series to left field to knock Taylor added against the Burnet in Taylor’s first run of more to their lead WANT MORE? Bulldogs in full force. the game. David Ortiz in the fifth. Ortiz Jr. On Friday, the Ducks Jr. then followed suit singles and Matthew collected 10 hits to a single to left of his Aplin doubled to Go to: down the Bulldogs on own driving in Tyree put two runners on. www.facebook.com/ their senior night 8-1. and Alderete to make After Chris Fabian TDPsports The Ducks got the score 3-0 in favor was fanned on five things going early of the Ducks. pitches Ryan Kennick in the game. Jayden Simank led off singled driving in Simank reached on an the Ducks in the both Ortiz Jr, and error by the shortstop second with a triple Aplin to make it a 6-1 to be the game’s first and came home on game. Kennick would base runner. Simank an error by the first advance to second on The Ducks brought out the brooms as they swept the season series would eventually baseman to extend the throw from left against Burnet on Friday. race his way to third. the Taylor lead to 4-0. field. Photo by Larry Pelchat. After the first out, After the Ducks Jonah Adame Cohen Tyree reached went down one, two, would come on to run Kennick single. 10-3 in district play. base via being hit three in the third, for Kennick. He would On the night They will be seeking by a pitch. Braylan Burnet finally broke advance to third on a Kennick went 2-for-3 win number 20 on Alderete would load through the run col- passed ball and then and drove in three. Tuesday as they host score via a groundout Rivera went six Georgetown Gateway. by Simank to make innings before turn- TAYLORR Taylor will conclude of the the score 7-1. ing things over to In the seventh Aplin in the seventh. the regular season, PRESS Fabian would redeem still in contention for He tallied nine strike- Week his strike out snag- outs and gave up just a share of the dis- ging a three bagger two hits. trict title, on Friday and scoring Taylor’s The Ducks move as they travel to final run after a to 19-5 overall and Georgetown Gateway. KENNICK TOPS IN TENNIS
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MATTHEW HOOKS alternate in the 300-meter [email protected] hurdles. The Thrall Tigerettes will Other boys’ results for Thrall be sending five athletes to included 1600-meters-Mac the state meet scheduled for Hamann 10th place 5:17.17. May 6-8 at University of Texas 110-meter hurdles Grissom 6th at Austin at Mike A. Myers place 16:00. High Jump Dallas Stadium. Meiske 14th place 5-04. Pole Freshman Avery Koonce fin- Vault Mikey Rodriguez 6th ished second in the girl’s pole place 10-06, Max Finn 11th vault with a height of 10 feet. place 9-06. Koonce has a personal best Other Tigerette perfor- height of 11 feet and should mances included Koonce 6th soar as she looks bright for the place in the 100-meter 12.91. Tigerettes in the future. Alexa Matthews 13th place in Melaina Grissom, also a the 800-meter with a time of freshman, finished regional champion in the girls triple 2:46.95. Aaliyah Couch 4th in jump with a distance of 37” the 100-meter hurdles with 04.25. a time of 16:37. 4x100-meter The Tigerette 4x200 meter team 6th place with a time of relay team of Koonce, Addison 51.52. 4x400-meter team 4th Leschber, Mia Moellenberg, and place with a time of 4:22.77. Bel Herrera placed second to Leschber finished 8th in the advance to state with a time of discus 93-10. Isabel Hererra 1:50.08 finished 3rd in the long jump The Thrall Tigerettes advance to state and are ready to bite the competition. Jacob Grissom will be the with a distance of 17-09.50. Photos courtesy Facebook/Thrall Athletic Booster Club Lady Hippos close Hippos lose lead, 2021, fall to Thorndale fall to Vandegrift MATTHEW HOOKS [email protected] MATTHEW HOOKS left field driving in Velasco to make The Hutto Lady [email protected] it a 5-1 affair. Hippos wrapped up The Hippos grabbed an early A passed ball and an error by their 2021 softball big lead but failed to hold it as the catcher would bring home the season last Friday at Vandegrift chipped away eventu- Hippos sixth and seventh runs of home against a feisty ally downing the Hippos 10-8 last the inning during Cantwell’s second Thorndale Lady Dogs Saturday’s game. The loss was the at bat of the inning. After walks team. Thorndale dou- Hippos fifth straight. Hutto has to Gaidsick and Boehm, Hall went bled up on runs to take now fallen in eight of their last nine down battling on strikes to end the down the Lady Hippos games as the season winds to a dis- huge Hippo start to the game. 8-4. appointing close. The Lady Dogs The Vipers began to chip away Trailing 1-0 the Hippos went to in the second adding two runs and jumped ahead in the work in their half of the opening making it a 7-3 game in favor of the first inning drawing first inning unloading seven runs. Caleb Hippos. blood to take a 1-0 lead. Cantwell Chris Gaidsick and Garet In the top of the fifth the Vipers The Lady Hippos Boehm started the inning by each knotted things up in singling. Boehm’s tap to right field narrowed the gap even more add- their portion of the tied the game sending Cantwell ing two more runs to shorten the opening inning. Ali home to even the game. deficit to 7-5. The Hippos managed Fields singled with one Xander Hall would draw a walk to get one run back in their half away to get on. She to keep the bases loaded. Gaidsick of the inning. Doggett walked and would swipe second and would give Hutto the lead on a Cantwell singled to put runners on advance to third on a passed ball. Alex Velasco would the corners Gaidsick then singled passed ball. A sacrifice extend the Hippos lead to 3-1 driving in Doggett making it an 8-5 fly by Macie Stewart reaching on an error by the Viper game. would bring Fields home shortstop. In the Viper sixth they struck making it 1-1. Hall then stole home to extend with three runs to knot the game Thorndale regained the lead to 4-1. Tabari Smith then at 8-8. Vandegrift would add two the lead in the top of the walked putting two on with two more runs in the seventh to seal the third inning hauling in down. Grayson Doggett singled to come from behind win. two additional runs to take a 3-1 lead. By the fourth inning Photo Courtesy Facebook/ Lady Hippos Softball the Lady Dogs would Hutto senior Macie Stewart finishes her high school softball career as DIVISION 25-6A see their lead grow and Hutto’s lone senior. grow as they stretched W L W L T to an 8-1 advantage. The Lady Hippos two runs and scored ROUND ROCK 10 3 24 7 1 After Stewart added one more run in twice in the game. CEDAR RIDGE 9 4 15 13 0 singled in the bottom the sixth, but it wasn’t The Lady Hippos WESTWOOD 8 5 20 8 1 of the fourth, Hailee enough to take down conclude their season VISTA RIDGE 7 6 12 18 0 Sanchez went yard the Lady Dogs. 6-13 overall, and 3-11 VANDEGRIFT 7 6 18 12 0 sending a shot over Hailee Sanchez fin- in 25-6A. The Lady STONY POINT 5 6 13 13 1 center field to decrease ished 2-for-3 with a Hippos will not be par- HUTTO 3 10 8 19 0 the Thorndale lead to double and home run. ticipating in the post- MCNEIL 1 10 5 21 0 8-3. Sanchez also drove in season this year.
Lone Lion and Lady BBESTEST OOFF BBestest ooff Luuckck Lion headed to state LLUCKUCK to all athletes this season. Granger’s DJ McClelland and Alexi TTHISHIS Wade are headed to the 2A track and field state SSEASON!EASON! meet scheduled for May 6-8 at the University of Texas at Austin at Mike A. Myers Stadium. McClelland finished second in the 110- meter hurdles with a personal best time of 15.20. Wade finished second in the shot put with a distance of 33-10.50. Other Granger Granger will be represented well results include the at the state meet in May with 4x400-meter relay McClelland and Wade. team who finished 6th Photo by Matt Hooks with a time of 3:34.97. Dwayne Gaida fin- Martinez finished 16th ished 12th in the shot with a personal record put with a distance of in the 1600-meter with 39-10.50. Elizabeth a time of 6:45.53. HHuttoutto FFastast LLubeube & TTireire CCenterenter 670 W Front Street • Hutto, Texas 78634 • 512-846-2382 Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon Locally owned, oil changes, state Additional services include fuel UHaul rentals inspections, brakes & we help fi lters, air fi lters, cabin air fi lters, support Hutto ISD schools. tire repair and replacement. available here.
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