The Gonzales Inquirer

From unranked to fourth in all of Class 1A, the Waelder Wildcats proved the prognosticators wrong by winning the District 30-1A title without a loss. The Wildcats eventually made it through the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/26/20

Apache powerlifters qualify for state

Prior to the cancelation of UIL events, the Gonzales Apaches powerlifters traveled to take on the regional meet in hopes of qualifying for state. Of the six lifters, Coby Pruett in the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/19/20

All UIL Contests, Rehearsals, Practices and Workouts Suspended Due to COVID-19

AUSTIN — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned contests to include all rehearsals, practices and workouts. Effective immediately, … more

UIL Press Release | 3/16/20

All UIL Contests Suspended Due to COVID-19

AUSTIN — To support the health and safety of our students and communities, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) is suspending all UIL sanctioned contests due to the outbreak of COVID-19 … more

3/13/20

Pictured are the Gonzales Lady Apaches lifters who competed in the regional powerlifting meet last week. Sydney Clack (left) is the regional powerlifting champion in her weight class. Graycee Center (middle) placed fifth in her weight class and Trinity Aguero (right) placed ninth in her weight class.

Lady Apache lifter headed to state

The Gonzales Apaches powerlifting program will have a representative at the state meet later this month after senior lifter Sydney Lack placed first in her weight class in the regional meet last … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/12/20

Isaiah Jones-Miller (1) finished the night with a team-leading 23 points in Waelder’s 62-58 loss against LaPoynor.

Wildcats ousted in Region IV-1A semifinals

AUSTIN — Waelder erased early deficits, relying on their defense as they have all season, to come within striking distance from LaPoynor in last Friday’s Region IV-1A semifinal game. But … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/12/20

Walk-off home run vaults Lady Apaches over Cuero

The Gonzales Lady Apaches moved to 1-1 in district play after knocking off their rivals, the Cuero Lady Gobblers, 5-4 in a walk-off home run by Kamrynn Zella. Senior Sydney Clack also came away with … more

3/12/20

Gonzales all-district athletes honored

The Gonzales Apaches boys and girls basketball teams had historic seasons this year, with both teams reaching the area round of the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. On their way to the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/12/20

Lady Apache named to all-region team

Devon Williams (23) was recently named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches all-region team for Region IV-4A girls hoops. The senior post player was a part of the Lady Apaches team that … more

3/12/20

Sports Briefs - March 5-11

Lady Apaches golfers placed thirdThe Gonzales Lady Apaches golf team recently placed third at the Buckhorn Tournament in Comfort this past week. Kiley Allen placed first overall at the meet. The Lady … more

Compiled by José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/12/20

Isaiah Jones-Miller drives by a McMullen County defender in Waelder’s 66-52 victory on Tuesday. Jones-Miller finished the night with 16 points, tied for a team best with Colby Thorne.

Wildcats punch ticket to regional tournament

SAN ANTONIO — The #4 Waelder Wildcats are back in the Region IV-1A tournament after knocking off McMullen County 66-52 in San Antonio on Tuesday. The 14-point victory was aided by a dominating … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/4/20

Sports Briefs - Feb. 27 - March 4

Lady Apaches open district on Friday The Gonzales Lady Apaches open district play on Friday, March 6 when they play at La Vernia for a 7 p.m. game. La Vernia is currently ranked first in Class 4A … more

Compiled by José Torres

Managing Editor | 3/4/20

Xavier Aguayo (1) dribbles by a defender in Gonzales' 50-47 loss against Hidalgo in Corpus Christi.

Apaches ousted after missing last-chance threes

CORPUS CHRISTI — The Gonzales Apaches found themselves in a familiar position down three with 18 seconds left in regulation. On Tuesday, the Apaches were also down three, forcing overtime with … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/28/20

Jaydyn Lookabill (21) goes up for a contested layup in a comeback, overtime victory over Hondo on Tuesday. The bi-district win is the program’s first since the 2007-08 season.

Overtime thriller

FLORESVILLE — Down 14 points at one point, the Gonzales Apaches mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring Hondo 18-8 to force overtime and then 9-4 in overtime to advance to the area … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/27/20

Gonzales to remain in Region III for football

The UIL Appeals Committee on Tuesday denied Navarro and Wimberley’s joint appeal to restructure the districts surrounding the area, which locked the Gonzales Apaches into District 13-4AD2 with … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/27/20

Devon Williams (23) maneuvers her way around Beeville’s star center Kamaria Gipson (11). Williams ended the night with a team-leading 15 points.

Lady Apaches end season as area finalists

PLEASANTON — A third-quarter push wasn’t enough for the Lady Apaches to knock off #3 Beeville last Friday as Gonzales ended their season as area finalists, losing 44-33 to the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/27/20

Sports Briefs - Feb. 20-26

Apaches open district with two wins The Gonzales Apaches opened district with a 4-1 victory over La Vernia last Friday. Antonio Hernandez scored two points while Adrian Rodriguez and Daniel Cruz … more

Compiled by José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/27/20

Miguel Morales, surrounded by parents and Waelder ISD administrators, signs his letter of intent to run for Concordia University Texas.

In for the long run

Waelder long distance runner Miguel Morales inked his letter of intent Wednesday, Feb 12 to run for Concordia University Texas. Morales will run the 1,500-meter race and also cross country for … more

By Garrett McGinley

Staff Reporter | 2/20/20

Gonzales fighting for playoff seeding, Waelder wins district

Area boys basketball teams played their final district game of the season on Tuesday to lock down their potential playoff seed. The Waelder Wildcats and the Luling Eagles come out of their … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/20/20

Area girls teams compete in playoffs

The Gonzales County area had some success in the first round of playoffs for girls basketball, including the Lady Apaches winning their first bi-district game in 10 years. The following are scores … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 2/20/20