The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs powerlifting program turned in another strong performance this weekend at the Victoria St. Joseph Power Fest Meet, earning 2nd-place team finishes for both the boys and girls. Competing against a deep and talented group of lifters, the Mustangs showcased toughness, consistency, and a winning mindset across multiple weight classes. more

At just 13 years old, Gonzales seventh-grader Briceson “Brice” Moore is already learning that football is about far more than what happens on the field. more

Mustangs Improve to 3-0 in District with Win Over Karnes City The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs Boys Basketball team stayed perfect in district play on Friday night, defeating the Karnes City Badgers 68-61 to move to 3-0 in district. more

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs picked up a huge district victory Tuesday night, defeating Karnes City to secure their first district win of the season. The Lady Mustangs played with great energy and effort on both ends of the floor, and their teamwork down the stretch helped seal an important win as the district race continues. Nixon-Smiley was led offensively by Ruby Mendez and Grace Gomez, who each scored 8 points. Sky’Lee Pape added 6 points, while Dulce Mosqueda and Gabriela Limon chipped in 5 points apiece to help keep the scoring balanced. The Lady Mustangs continued to battle throughout the night and found ways to make plays when it mattered most. Head Coach Trevor Johnson was proud of how his team responded in a must-win situation. “I am incredibly proud of the win our girls achieved tonight! The girls came through when we needed them most. I told them before the game that it was the most important game of the season and that I needed a team effort to get the job done, and they did just that. It has not been the start to district that we wanted, but we are excited to get back to work and ride this momentum into round 2 of district play.” With the win, Nixon-Smiley gains momentum heading into the second round of district play as the Lady Mustangs look to keep building confidence and continue improving each week. more

Apache powerlifting turned in a strong showing at the Navarro Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 24, with both squads finishing on the podium. The boys team placed third overall, while the girls team earned a runner-up finish. more

The Gonzales varsity girls soccer team picked up its first district victory Tuesday, defeating Luling 2–1 on the road in its second district match of the season. more

After a dominant win over San Antonio Memorial on the road Friday, the Gonzales varsity boys basketball team returned home to host the district leader La Vernia on Tuesday night. After a fast start that gave the Apaches an early 10-point lead, the Bears went on a big second-quarter run and cruised to a commanding win at Vic Salazar Gymnasium. more

Despite controlling possession and outshooting their opponent, the Gonzales varsity boys soccer team dropped a 2–1 district decision to Luling on Tuesday night, marking the Apaches’ second straight district loss. more

The Gonzales Lady Apaches split their most recent district games, earning a decisive road win Friday before falling at home Tuesday as the playoff race continues to take shape. more

For the first time in several years, the Gonzales boys basketball program hosted a tournament and brought nine opposing freshmen teams in to play three games apiece on Saturday. The Apaches went 3-0 in the process and had a great showing while getting to showcase their talents in Vic Salazar Gymnasium as opposed to the auxiliary gym. more

The Gonzales varsity basketball team split its final two non-district games of the season, taking down Sinton at home Friday night before falling to state-ranked Wimberley on the road Monday. more

The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs opened district play on Tuesday night with a tough road loss to the Poth Pirates, falling by a final score of 69–25. more

Nixon-Smiley senior Cash Davis capped off his high school football career with a strong performance in the San Antonio All-Star Game, representing Team Blue in a hard-fought 26–18 victory. more

Gonzales opened its powerlifting season Jan. 8 by hosting the annual Apache Invitational at a packed Vic Salazar Gym, where school records fell, first-time lifters impressed and the Apaches showcased the depth and growth of a young program competing in front of its home crowd. more

The Nixon-Smiley Mustang Powerlifting program launched its fundraising for the 2026 season with a high-energy Lift-A-Thon on January 3, as athletes lifted for a cause and community members stepped up to support the Mustang lifters’ goals. more

NIXON — The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs squared off against the Fredericksburg Battlin' Billies on January 6 in Nixon and came away with a hard-fought 61–48 victory in a physical, back-and-forth contest. more

Entering district play with a 9–14 overall record, the Gonzales Apaches closed out non-district competition on a high note Tuesday night, picking up a 57–45 home victory in their final tune-up before district action begins this week. more

The Gonzales Lady Apaches are looking to turn the page after a challenging run through early-January tournament play. more

GONZALES — The Gonzales Apaches delivered a commanding clean sweep over Needville on Tuesday, turning in dominant performances at both the junior varsity and varsity levels in a pair of lopsided victories. more

The Gonzales varsity boys basketball team split a handful of competitive games over the Christmas Break while competing in the Luling Tournament and against La Grange Tuesday night. more