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The Gonzales Apaches travel to Austin where they face the Crockett Cougars Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Apaches face road tilt against speedy Cougars

The Gonzales Apaches (0-1) have their first road game of the season this Friday where they travel to take on the speedy Austin Crockett Cougars (0-1). Looking at last week’s tape against … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 9/5/19

Cardinals look to build off victory

It’s much easier to build off a victory than a defeat. With their 49-28 victory over Yorktown last week, the Shiner St. Paul Cardinals (1-0) come into this Friday looking to improve as a team … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 9/5/19

Gonzales held their first home game in the newly renovated gym last Friday against Wimberley, losing (25-12, 25-12, 25-15).

Lady Apaches swept in home opener

The Gonzales Lady Apaches lost in three sets (25-12, 25-12, 25-15) to the state-ranked Wimberley Texans last Friday. This was Gonzales’ first home game in the newly renovated gym. The Lady … more

From Staff Reports

sports@gonzalesinquirer.com | 9/5/19

Sports Briefs - Aug. 29 - Sept. 4

Mustangs overwhelm Pettus in home opener The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs (1-0) scored 26 first-half points to overwhelm Pettus (0-1) last Friday night in their 34-0 victory. Jesse Riojas led the team on … more

From Staff Reports

sports@gonzalesinquirer.com | 9/5/19

Heath Henke (23) used his legs a bit more in the second half to get the Apaches offense going. Gonzales would lose 17-16 against Navarro in their season opening at Apache Fielf.

Apaches play Navarro tight in 1-point loss

Editor’s Note: The stats used in this article are unofficial. GONZALES — The bend-but-don’t-break Apache defense broke a few too many times Friday night. Add to that a few … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/30/19

Navarro provides unique first test for Apaches

Friday night is the official start of high school football and the start of the Mike Waldie era for the Gonzales Apaches. However, fans should not expect to see what a Waldie-ran team typically looks … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/29/19

Mustangs to show off new look in home opener

Nixon-Smiley can admit that last season was a struggle. But with second-year head coach Pablo Ybarra implement a few wrinkles on both sides of the field, the Mustangs hope to start the season with a … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/29/19

Cardinals eye depth development

It goes without saying that the goal is always to win. Sports aren’t complicated. Winner is the one with more points. But when it comes to non-district games, the final points on the scoreboard … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/29/19

Shiner St. Paul’s #4 Grace Prove (left) and #7 Paige Brown (right) hug it out with teammates during a four-set win over their rivals, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, in a non-district game on Tuesday.

Cardinals survive late push by rivals

Shiner St. Paul needed more than 25 twice as the Lady Cardinals took down their rivals (28-26, 25-23, 21-25, 30-28) in a non-district match against Hallettsville Sacred Heart. “I think the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/29/19

The Gonzales Lady Apaches placed third in the varsity girls race and fourth in the junior varsity race while the boys placed first in the junior varsity race.

Area cross-country teams compete at Yoakum Meet

YOAKUM — Four area teams traveled to Yoakum last Saturday to take on the cross-country meet with much success. Gonzales’ Veronica Moreno placed first overall in the varsity girls race … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/29/19

Sports Briefs - Aug. 22-28

Tough test awaits Luling football team Luling opens the football season with a tough test against the Marion Bulldogs, who won their respective district last season. The Bulldogs will be led by … more

From Staff Reports

sports@gonzalesinquirer.com | 8/29/19

The Gonzales Apaches braved the heat last Thursday morning as they took on the Smithville Tigers in their first live scrimmage of the football season.

Apaches show promise in live scrimmage

SMITHVILLE — With less than a week of being in “full pads,” Gonzales head football coach Mike Waldie and the rest of the Apaches had their first taste of facing off against a live … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/22/19

Area teams make mark at annual Gonzales Relays

Last Saturday marked the official start to the Gonzales cross-country season with the Apaches hosting their now eighth annual Gonzales Relays at Independence Park. The race is set up to be a quick … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/22/19

Mustangs, Cardinals clash in annual scrimmage

NIXON — In last Friday’s scrimmage between Shiner St. Paul and Nixon-Smiley, it was the Cardinals who had the advantage over the Mustangs. The scrimmage on Friday was mainly controlled … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/22/19

Community asked to support Apache athletics on Friday

The Gonzales ISD athletic program is asking the community to come out to support the Apaches on Friday during Meet the Apaches night. The day begins with a Driveathon near Apache Field. … more

From Staff Reports

sports@gonzalesinquirer.com | 8/22/19

Sports Briefs - Aug. 15-21

Apache community pep rally set The Gonzales Apaches community pep rally has be set for Oct. 3 at Apache Field at 6 p.m. The athletic program is looking forward to great school support and … more

8/22/19

The Gonzales Apaches held their annual scrimmage at their practice field last Saturday, with sub-varsity players competing against each other and later varsity players competing against each other.

Apaches hold intra-squad scrimmage

The Gonzales Apaches held an intra-squad scrimmage last Saturday on their practice field to mark the first day full-contact is allowed under UIL rules. The scrimmages were split up into junior … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/15/19

Madison Pirkle celebrates a point during Gonzales’ game against Sonora at Wimberley’s Tex-Fest volleyball tournament.

Apaches aim for unity in early stages

WIMBERLEY — Wins and losses aren’t counted toward playoff standings in mid-August. And even though new head coach Brittney Orunonyehu always wants to win, she also wants to make sure the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/15/19

The Luling Lady Eagles struggled Tuesday due to a slow start, but eventually got things going in the second and third set of their three-set loss to Schertz John Paul II.

Rebuilding Eagles off to slow start

It took Luling some time to get there, but the Lady Eagles made the last two sets competitive in what ultimately was a three-set loss (25-6, 25-18, 25-20) against the visiting Schertz John Paul II … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/15/19

Shiner Comanches host tournament, Nixon-Smiley competes

Nixon-Smiley traveled to Shiner to compete in the Lady Comanches’ tournament last weekend. Both teams matched up in pool play on Thursday with Shiner winning (25-8, 25-20). The Lady Comanches would … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 8/15/19