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            <title><![CDATA[Edna football camp registration closes July 8]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2154,edna-football-camp-registration-closes-july-8</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:04 -0500</pubDate><description>Edna ISD Athletics has announced the upcoming 2026 Edna Football Camp for young athletes entering the third through ninth grades for the 20262027 school year. Head football coach Jamie Dixon and his s</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Edna ISD Athletics has announced the upcoming 2026 Edna Football Camp for young athletes entering the third through ninth grades for the 20262027 school year. Head football coach Jamie Dixon and his staff are preparing to welcome the future of Cowboy Football to Cowboy Memorial Stadium this summer. The two-day camp offers quality instruction to give participants an early opportunity to learn the official Cowboy Football System.</p><p>The camp is scheduled to take place on July 28 and July 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. On the first day, campers need to report to the stadium at 8:30 a.m. for camp orientation and the handing out of camp shirts. Participants are expected to bring their own cleats, shorts and t-shirts for the workouts. The total registration cost to attend the summer program is $40.00 per athlete.</p><p>On Facebook, Coach Dixon specifically urged parents to turn in the registration forms pretty quickly because he needs to secure a rough estimate for the camp shirts ahead of time.</p><p><b>How to Sign Up</b></p><p>Parents must submit the completed registration form along with the entry fee before the July 8 deadline. There are multiple ways to turn in the paperwork. Registration slips and payments can be mailed directly to Cowboy Football c/o Coach Dixon at 601 North Wells, Edna, TX 77957. Families can also choose to drop off the forms in person on Monday through Thursday mornings while morning workouts are actively underway. Alternatively, forms can be dropped off at the school administration building or handed directly to any of the boys’ coaches. All checks must be made payable to Edna ISD Athletics.</p><p>For any further questions regarding the camp, parents can reach out to Coach Dixon by phone at 361-782-3573 ext. 2020 or via email at jdixon@ednaisd.org.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Edna ISD recognizes track athletes]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2153,edna-isd-recognizes-track-athletes</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-edna-isd-recognizes-track-athletes-1782213397.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>Students who competed at the state track and field finals last school year were recognized by the Edna ISD board of trustees Monday night. They include, from left, Coach Fryer, Bode McCarell, Edna ISD</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Students who competed at the state track and field finals last school year were recognized by the Edna ISD board of trustees Monday night. They include, from left, Coach Fryer, Bode McCarell, Edna ISD board president Brandon Peters, Ja’Dale Barnes, Aiden Lugo, Jayron Barnes, Keegan Hicks, Keira Santellana, Ailani Ramirez, Maggie Sklar, Antasiah Hines and Coach Myers.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cobras fall in State qualifying tournament]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2135,cobras-fall-in-state-qualifying-tournament</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:02 -0500</pubDate><description>The Industrial Cobras traveled to the Tidehaven State Qualifying Tournament on Friday, June 12, looking for redemption and a punched ticket to State.Unfortunately for the Cobras, their path to the 7-o</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Industrial Cobras traveled to the Tidehaven State Qualifying Tournament on Friday, June 12, looking for redemption and a punched ticket to State.</p><p>Unfortunately for the Cobras, their path to the 7-on-7 state tournament came to an end after a hard-fought 27-20 loss to Agua Dulce in the semi-final State Qualifying Round.</p><p>Industrial entered the Tidehaven after a frustrating result at the Rice Consolidated tournament, where a misinterpretation of the official three-way tie-breaker rules cost them a spot. Friday’s pool play in Tidehaven proved to be a gauntlet.</p><p>Drawn into Pool B, the Cobras faced off against their cross-county rivals, the Ganado Indians, who had already locked up a state berth at their own tournament a week prior. In a tight, back-and-forth matchup, Ganado edged out Industrial 19-12. The Cobras then stumbled against a tough East Bernard squad, dropping their second game 26-9. However, the team bounced back in their final pool play game, routing Wallis Brazos 27-6.</p><p>Despite a 1-2 record in pool play, the bracket dynamics and Ganado’s previously secured qualification opened the door for Industrial to advance to the crossover State Qualifying Round. There, they squared off against Pool A’s Agua Dulce with a state tournament berth on the line.</p><p>The Cobras and the Longhorns traded blows in a competitive game, but Agua Dulce ultimately managed a late defensive stop to secure a 27-20 victory, punching their own ticket to State and bringing Industrial’s summer 7-on-7 run to a close.</p><p>The Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament is on June 25-26.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[7 on 7 summer football tournament debrief]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2116,7-on-7-summer-football-tournament-debrief</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:03 -0500</pubDate><description>Summer football 7 on 7 leagues have begun qualifying teams for the state tournament. Ganado hosted a tournament on Saturday and Industrial played the previous week and despite finishing the round-robi</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Summer football 7 on 7 leagues have begun qualifying teams for the state tournament. Ganado hosted a tournament on Saturday and Industrial played the previous week and despite finishing the round-robin tournament with a 2-1 record, did not qualify for the state tournament.</p><p>However, according to the rules of 7 on 7, Industrial should have been the one of the teams to grab a spot in the state tournament.</p><p>In a tournament of eight teams, as was the case at the Rice Consolidated tournament as well as the Ganado tournament, the top two teams lock up a spot in the state tournament. Four teams are divided into two pools and each team within the pool plays the other three teams in the same pool once. When those games are done, the top two teams from each pool play in two semi-final games, and the winners advance to State.</p><p>Oftentimes a tie-breaker will come into play, as was the case with Industrial. Industrial, Van Vleck, and Rice finished at 2-1 in pool play, with only two teams moving forward. The first step in the tie-breaker is head-tohead but Industrial lost to Rice, Van Vleck lost to Industrial and Rice lost to Van Vleck.</p><p>According to the official 7 on 7 rules handbook in a state qualifying tournament “In a threeway tie, only the scores of the games between teams in the tie will be counted. Once a winner has been declared, the remaining two teams will revert back to head-to-head to break the remaining tie.”</p><p>Head-to-head, Van Vleck defeated Rice 2120, Industrial defeated Van Vleck 14-13 and Rice defeated Industrial 37-6. Points scored in the games between the three teams involved left Rice with 58 points scored, Van Vleck with 35, and Industrial with 20 meaning Rice advanced as the number one team. However, once the winner is determined, points don’t matter as the rules state it reverts back to head-to-head, which the Cobras won 14-13.</p><p>Instead Van Vleck and Rice won their semi-final games and locked up a place in the tournament.</p><p>Industrial will try again to lock up a spot at the Tidehaven on June 12.</p><p>At the Ganado tournament, Ganado and Boling qualified for the State meet.</p><p>The State 7 on 7 tournament will be held June 25 and 26.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cobra tri-signing]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2090,cobra-tri-signing</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-cobra-tri-signing-1779538952.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>Last week, Industrial had three athletes sign to continue their athletic career into college. Katie Kurtz will be going to Missouri Valley for Powerlifting, Cullen Woodring will be going to Trinity to</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Last week, Industrial had three athletes sign to continue their athletic career into college. Katie Kurtz will be going to Missouri Valley for Powerlifting, Cullen Woodring will be going to Trinity to Pole Vault and Kaylee Honc will be going to Howard Payne for Volleyball.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[2A softball State Championship]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2089,2a-softball-state-championship</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description>Ganado Maidens (332-1) and Bosqueville Bulldogs (28-8-1) Runs for: Ganado 352, Bosqueville 332 Runs against: Ganado 46, Bosqueville 90 Bosqueville won a State championship in 2007 and has made it to S</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Ganado Maidens (332-1) and Bosqueville Bulldogs (28-8-1) Runs for: Ganado 352, Bosqueville 332 Runs against: Ganado 46, Bosqueville 90 Bosqueville won a State championship in 2007 and has made it to State four times.</p><p>This is Ganado’s second trip to the State title game.</p><p>Bosqueville started the season 0-4, didn’t make it above .500 until their eleventh game of the season. Seven of those eight losses came against two TAPPS schools and five schools in a higher classification. Their only loss to a 2A team was in the Area playoff round to Riesel. Riesel, the team Ganado defeated in the State title game last year, fell in three games to Bosqueville. The Reisel loss is their only loss in the last 22 games.</p><p>Bosqueville has thrown 13 shutouts this year compared to Ganado’s 22.</p><p>The Bulldogs have scored more than 10 runs in 19 games this season, while Ganado has done it 18 times.</p><p>The Maidens are on a 19 game win streak.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[2A baseball All-District]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2088,2a-baseball-all-district</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description>Flatonia and Shiner baseball both fell in the Regional Final playoff round and the All-District list was released. Ganado placed three on first team and two more on second team.First Team: Jack Hurt, </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Flatonia and Shiner baseball both fell in the Regional Final playoff round and the All-District list was released. Ganado placed three on first team and two more on second team.</p><p>First Team: Jack Hurt, pitcher; Austen Pena, infield; Logan Bures, catcher.</p><p>Second Team: Ayden Tudyk, infield; John Utley, pitcher;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maidens sweep, return to State Championship]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2087,maidens-sweep-return-to-state-championship</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-maidens-sweep-return-to-state-championship-1779538910.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>A four-run fourth inning propelled the Ganado Maidens to a 6-1 victory, and a series sweep over Groveton in the State Semi-Final playoff round. The Maidens (33-2-1) will face the Bosqueville Bulldogs </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>A four-run fourth inning propelled the Ganado Maidens to a 6-1 victory, and a series sweep over Groveton in the State Semi-Final playoff round. The Maidens (33-2-1) will face the Bosqueville Bulldogs (28-8-1) for the State title on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Red and Charlene McCombs field in Austin.</p><p>Despite struggling to score in the series, the Maidens were putting the bat on the ball, picking up 23 hits in the two game series.</p><p>Ganado wasn’t struggling to get on base, as they wrapped out 10 hits in game one, walked three times, and had two hit-by-pitches but up to the sixth inning, Ganado had only managed to score a single run. Ganado added some breathing room with a two-run sixth and a tworun seventh.</p><p>In the end, all the Maidens needed was the one run as Saylor Bures pitched a complete game shut out from the circle, picking up 15 strikeouts on the way.</p><p>Laci Holt opened the series with a single but she was caught stealing. Kalyn Benavides and Raelynn Pena singled but they were left stranded.</p><p>In the top of the third, Holt picked up a one out single, Stancik singled on the seventh pitch of the at bat. But again, both were left stranded.</p><p>Groveton picked up their first hit of the game on a third-inning single and then moved to second on an error, but the runner was doubled off. An error and a single out two more runners on but Bures got a strikeout and the Maidens escaped with the game still scoreless.</p><p>Paisley Hajovsky and Avery Torres began the top of the fourth inning with back-to-back strikeouts. They moved to second and third on a passed ball. After a strikeout for out number one, Jordyn Bundick hit a sac fly and Ganado took a Torres was left stranded.</p><p>Benavides walked and Pena singled in the fifth, but they were both left stranded.</p><p>In the sixth inning, Torres singled, moved to second on a passed ball, moved to third on a ground out and scored on a Holt triple.</p><p>Holt decided to create a run on her own and stole home to give Ganado a 3-0 lead.</p><p>B6 Maidens 3-0 In the top of the seventh, Pena hit a one out single and Paisley Hajovsky crushed a triple to drive in a run. Torres walked. Hajovsky scored on a passed ball.</p><p>Bures bared down in the final inning, striking out the side.</p><p>Raelynn Pena led the way in game two, driving in the first three Maidens runs. Laci Holt added three hits. Saylor Bures shined in the circle again, picking up a complete game. She allowed 5 hits, and one earned run, while striking out 13.</p><p>The Maidens totaled 13 hits in the game.</p><p>Tied at one going into the bottom of the fourth, Ganado regained the lead when Benavides walked, Pena doubled, and Hajovsky singled. The Maidens left the bases loaded but led 2-1.</p><p>In the bottom of the fifth, the Maidens finally had a big inning. Holt singled, her sixth hit of the series, Stancik singled, Benavides was HBP to lead the bases. Pena then picked up another RBI with a ground out. Raelynn Peters followed with an RBI bint single. Hajovsky drove in another run with a ground out. Hallie Bures finished drove in the final run of the inning and the Maidens led 6-1.</p><p>Groveton went down in order in the bottom of the seventh and the Maidens will advance to the State championship game for the second year in a row.</p><p>Bures struck out 28 in the two game sweep.</p><p>State Semi-Finals Game one: Ganado 5 Groveton 0 Holt 3 hits, triple, 1 steal, 1 RBI; Pena 3 hits; Hajovsky 1 triple,1 RBI; Stancik 1 hit; Benavides 1 hit; Torres 1 hit; Bundick 1 RBI; S. Bures 7 innings, 4 hits, 15 strikeouts.</p><p>Game two: Groveton 1 - Ganado 6 Holt 3 hits; Pena 2 hits, double, 3 RBIs; Hallie Bures 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 steals; Stancik 2 hits, double; Jordyn Bundick 2 hits, 1 steal; Paisley Hajovsky 1 hit, 1 RBI; Raelynn Peters 1 hit, 1 RBI; S. Bures 7 innings, 5 hits, 1 earned run, 13 strikeouts.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-left"><img src="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/wysiwig/05-23-2026-jcht-zip/Ar01004018.jpg" alt=""></figure> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[2A softball final four]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2073,2a-softball-final-four</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:05 -0500</pubDate><description>Maidens (30-2-1) and Groveton Lady Indians (30-8-2) Texas High School Coaches Association rank: Ganado 1, Groveton 2 Points for: Ganado 341, Groveton 261 Points against: Ganado 45, Groveton 85 Last ye</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Maidens (30-2-1) and Groveton Lady Indians (30-8-2) Texas High School Coaches Association rank: Ganado 1, Groveton 2 Points for: Ganado 341, Groveton 261 Points against: Ganado 45, Groveton 85 Last year Groveton was knocked out in the Bi-District round. This year is the first year the Lady Indians have advanced beyond the Regional Semi-Final round. Groveton has a 12 game winning streak going.</p><p>The Maidens are looking to get back to the State Championship game. They’re the only team returning to the Semi-Finals from last year.</p><p>Ganado has a 17 game win streak going.</p><p>Cisco (26-7-2) and Bosqueville (28-8-1) THSCA rank: Cisco 3, Bosqueville 4 Runs for: Cisco 332, Bosqueville 318 Runs against: Cisco 163, Bosqueville 85 Cisco pulled off the upset over #2 Floydada last week. Floydada had a record-setting offense, but Cisco set them down and moved on to the final four.</p><p>Cisco had never made it beyond the Regional Championship before this season.</p><p>Bosqueville advanced to the State Semi-Finals for the first time since 2015. They won a State championship in 2007 and have made it to State four times.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Back-to-Back bombs propelled Maidens to final four]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2072,back-to-back-bombs-propelled-maidens-to-final-four</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:04 -0500</pubDate><description>Back-to-back fifth-inning home runs from Ganado Maidens Rhylee Green and Michaela Estrada gave the Maidens a commanding lead in the Regional Semi-Final playoffs against Thorndale.In total, the Maidens</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Back-to-back fifth-inning home runs from Ganado Maidens Rhylee Green and Michaela Estrada gave the Maidens a commanding lead in the Regional Semi-Final playoffs against Thorndale.</p><p>In total, the Maidens picked up 13 hits in the 9-1 win that sent them to their second State Semi-Finals.</p><p>Leadoff hitter Laci Holt set the tone for the Maidens all night with three hits, and three steals but Ganado held a slim 3-0 lead as they moved into the fifth inning.</p><p>Green, who entered the game as a pinch runner in the fourth inning, had the biggest hit of the game when she crushed a three-run homer which moved the Maidens to a 6-0 lead. Estrada came in as a pinch hitter after Green’s home run and matched her, as she crushed a homer of her own.</p><p>Maidens Kyla Stancik and Raelynn Peters both tripled in the game to add to Ganado’s extra base hit total.</p><p>In the circle, Junior Saylor Bures had another dominating performance, allowing two hits and picking up her 700 career strikeouts in the process.</p><p>Ganado (31-2-1) will face Groveton (30-8-2) as the Maidens head to their second consecutive State Semi-Finals.</p><p>The State Semi Finals will be played Wednesday, May 20, at 6, Thursday, May 21 at 6, and Saturday, May 23 at 3, if necessary, at Cy-Fair High School.</p><p><b>Regional Finals</b></p><p>Thorndale 1 - Ganado 9 Laci Holt 3 hits, RBI, 3 steals; Kyla Stancik 3 hits, triple, 1 RBI; Raelynn Pena 2 hits; Rhylee Green 1 homerun, 4 RBI’s; Michaela Estrada 1 homerun, 1 RBI; Reaelynn Peters 1 triple, 1 RBI; Kayln Benavides 1 hit, 1 RBI; Avery Torres 1 double; Hallie Bures 1 steal; Morgan Tovar 1 steal; Saylor Bures 7 innings, 3 hits, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[3A baseball All District]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2071,3a-baseball-all-district</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:03 -0500</pubDate><description>The Industrial Cobras baseball team loaded the All-District team with five making first team and another three on second team.Edna placed two Cowboys on the first team and one on the second team. Cowb</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Industrial Cobras baseball team loaded the All-District team with five making first team and another three on second team.</p><p>Edna placed two Cowboys on the first team and one on the second team. Cowboy Seeley Peters was named Newcomer of the Year.</p><p><b>3A All District baseball First team: </b>Cooper Francis, Industrial pitcher; Easton Larew, Industrial pitcher; Riley Palacios, Edna, Edna Infielder; Jackson Powell, Industrial infielder; Michael Barjenbruch, Industrial outfielder; Trevor Floyd, Edna outfielder; Nate Chaney, Industrial utility.</p><p><b>Second Team: </b>Jayden Nylin, Industrial infielder; Weston Howard, Edna Infielder; Zain Koenig, Industrial catcher; Joey Smith, Industrial outfielder.</p><p><b>Honorable Mention: </b>Industrial-Westyn Kruppa; Edna-D’Kayden Diggs, Trevor Kocian, Myles Thompson.</p><p>Newcomer of the Year: Seeley Peters, Edna.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cowboys finish third at State track meet]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2070,cowboys-finish-third-at-state-track-meet</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:02 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-cowboys-finish-third-at-state-track-meet-1779231268.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>The Edna Cowboys track team had a great showing at the State Track Meet. The Cowboys finished third as a team with Keegan Hicks grabbing two Individual gold medals and another in the 4x400 relays. The</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Edna Cowboys track team had a great showing at the State Track Meet. The Cowboys finished third as a team with Keegan Hicks grabbing two Individual gold medals and another in the 4x400 relays. The Cowboys 400 M Relay team of Bode McCarrell, Hicks, Jayron Barnes, and Ja’Dale Barnes also brought home a gold.</p><p>Ganado Indian Austen Pena won the gold medal in 400 Meter Dash in 2A</p><p><b>3A Boys-3rd</b></p><p>100 M Dash: Keegan Hicks, Edna, 3rd, 10.49.</p><p>4x100 M Relays: Edna, 4th, Aiden Lugo, Jayron Barnes, Bode McCarrell, Hicks.</p><p>4x200 Relays: Edna, 5th, McCarrell, Jayron Barnes, Ja’Dale Barnes, Lugo, 1:27.74.</p><p>4x400 Relays: Edna, 1st, McCarrell, Jayron Barnes, Ja’Dale Barnes, Hicks, 3:13.04.</p><p>High Jump: Seeley Peters, 5th, 6’4.</p><p>Long Jump: Hicks, Edna, 1st, 24’4.75</p><p><b>Girls</b></p><p>800 M Run: Margaret Sklar, Edna, 7th, 2:21.19.</p><p>4x400 Relays: Edna, 6th, Antasia Hines, Ailani Ramirez, Sklar, Keira Santellana, 4:00.08.</p><p>Pole Vault: Mia Miori, Industrial, 9th, 10’.</p><p><b>2A</b></p><p>400 M Dash: Austen Pena, Ganado, 1st, 49.18.</p><figure class="image image-style-align-left"><img src="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/wysiwig/05-19-2026-jcht-zip/Ar01004017.jpg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Austen Pena ran the 400 M Dash and placed 1st. <b>Contributed photo</b></p></figcaption></figure> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maidens hold off Danbury, advance to Regional Finals]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2048,maidens-hold-off-danbury-advance-to-regional-finals</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:02 -0500</pubDate><description>Heading into the opening game of the Regional Semi-Final playoffs between the Ganado Maidens and the Danbury Panthers, the Ganado Maidens had been rolling through opponents.Shiner put up 2 runs agains</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Heading into the opening game of the Regional Semi-Final playoffs between the Ganado Maidens and the Danbury Panthers, the Ganado Maidens had been rolling through opponents.</p><p>Shiner put up 2 runs against Ganado on April 12. Since that game, the Maidens hadn’t allowed a run in any of the four games between. In their previous three playoff games, Ganado had outscored their opponent a combined 62-0. In the circle, Saylor Bures had thrown three straight no hitters in the playoffs.</p><p>The Maidens had a much tougher series in the Regional Semi-Finals, winning the series 2-0 and 9-2 to advance to the Regional Finals.</p><p>In game one, Bures needed her lights-out pitching as the offense struggled to find any hits against Danbury.</p><p>The Maidens bats were connecting, but the potential hits weren’t finding many holes. Ganado picked up five hits in game one and only struck out twice.</p><p>Kalyn Benavides singled and then Raelynn Pena didn’t have to worry about her hit finding a hole as she crushed a two-run home run to give the Maidens a 2-0 lead.</p><p>“I was just trying to stay calm and put a good swing on the ball, so seeing it go over the fence was really exciting,” Pena said about her homer. “I felt like I was seeing the ball pretty well in game one. The coaches told us what types of pitches they throw and what to expect, so I stayed patient at the plate and looked for something I could drive.”</p><p>After getting a lead, Bures allowed a double in the sixth innings, but nothing more and Ganado won 2-0.</p><p>Pena played the playoff game every kid dreams of: she had three hits in the, she had what turned-out to be the game-winning homer, and she added a double to her tally.</p><p>After a tight game one, Ganado came out in game two determined to get on the board early.</p><p>Laci Holt got things running when she smacked a lead-off triple. Kyla Stancik doubled and Benavides doubled and Ganado quickly held a 2-0 lead. With the chance to add more damage to her tally in the series, Danbury chose to walk Pena.</p><p>“When they intentionally walked me early in game two, I took it as a sign of respect,” Pena said. “Of course, I always want the opportunity to swing the bat and help my team that way, but getting on base still gives us a chance to create offense. I just stayed focused on supporting my teammates and doing whatever I could to help us win.”</p><p>In the bottom of the first a Danbury walk followed by an RBI double game Danbury their first run of the series.</p><p>With Ganado again holding a slim 2-1 lead, Hallie Bures crushed a home run in the second inning to give Ganado a 3-1 lead.</p><p>“(Having a game like this) feels amazing but I feel more than joy to have been able to perform for my team in the playoffs,” Hallie explained. “Especially in a game like that where every moment matters.</p><p>I feel like I do my best under pressure, and those are the moments we have worked for all season.</p><p>But it definitely was all a team effort, in games where I haven’t stepped up as much, my other teammates have, so I’ve been trying to do my best to return the favor.”</p><p>Pitching again took over in the middle innings, and Danbury added their second run in the fifth to pull to 3-2.</p><p>“I think game two we came with more grit,” Hallie explained. “After game one seeing how close the score was, hearing the other stands chants, seeing the signs.</p><p>We came out hungrier and more determined.</p><p>We weren’t going to let anyone get close to taking our opportunity away from us. I think our intensity and resilience showed the entire second game. Everyone bought in every inning and produced. Our group of girls have played together since little league. We all want the same thing, and all have the same goals, and will do anything to achieve them!”</p><p>In the sixth, Ganado finally put together a big inning.</p><p>Raelynn Peters doubled and scored on a H.</p><p>Bures triple. Holt added an RBI single and the Maidens headed to the sixth with a 6-2 lead.</p><p>After Danbury went down in order, the Maidens loaded the bases on two walks and a hit-by-pitch and Avery Torres singled in a run.</p><p>H. Bures followed with an RBI groundout and a Holt sacrifice fly left the Maidens with a 9-2 lead and after a quick bottom of the seventh, the Maidens moved on to the Regional Finals.</p><p>Ganado (30-2-1) will face Thorndale (17-18-1) in the Regional Finals.</p><p>Game One: Danbury 0 Ganado 2 Raelynn Pena 3 hits, homerun, double, 2 RBI’s; Kalyn Benavides 1 hit; Hallie Bures 1 hit, 1 steal; Saylor Bures 7 innings, 1 hit, 9 strikeouts.</p><p>Game Two: Ganado 9 Danbury 2 H. Bures home run, triple, 4 RBI’s; Holt 2 hits, triple, 2 RBI’s; Benavides 2 hits, double, 1 RBI; Kyla Stancik 2 hits, double, 1 RBI; Avery Torres 1 hit, 1 RBI; Raelynn Peters 1 double; S.</p><p>Bures 7 innings, 5 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 8 strikeouts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[EPD Bicycle Rodeo]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2049,epd-bicycle-rodeo</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2049,epd-bicycle-rodeo</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-epd-bicycle-rodeo-1778583994.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>The Edna Police Department hosted a Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 9, to help teach children bicycle safety.Participating children received education on hand signals and other safety measures and best</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Edna Police Department hosted a Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, May 9, to help teach children bicycle safety.</p><p>Participating children received education on hand signals and other safety measures and best practices, and were given bicycle helmets.</p><p>Participants won awards for top three best decorated bikes, and for completing the rodeo course successfully.</p><p>Edna Police Chief Kenny Pyle and Sgt.</p><p>James Baker said that in addition to EPD, HEB, Sonic, the Jackson County Hospital District, The Ganado Police Department, and first Baptist Church Edna all contributed to make the event a success.</p><p>Another bicycle rodeo is planned for the fall in Ganado.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cobras, Maidens move on to Area round]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2004,cobras-maidens-move-on-to-area-round</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2004,cobras-maidens-move-on-to-area-round</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:06 -0500</pubDate><description>The Industrial Cobras and Ganado Maidens made quick work of their first round opponent, with three shut-outs, two no-hitters, and two 15run rule wins.Industrial took down Stockdale 17-0 in their one g</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Industrial Cobras and Ganado Maidens made quick work of their first round opponent, with three shut-outs, two no-hitters, and two 15run rule wins.</p><p>Industrial took down Stockdale 17-0 in their one game playoff. Ava Collins stood out in the circle and at the plate, pitching a one hit, striking out eight, and hitting a homerun and driving in four.</p><p>The Maidens swept their two games over Kenedy 8-0 and 16-0 with Saylor Bures not allowing a hit in either game and striking out 24 in the two games. In the series, Raelynn Pena picked up three hits, a homerun, and five RBI’s.</p><p>Next up is the Area round. Ganado (27-2-1) and Three Rivers (27-5) will play a single game on April 30 in Yoakum at 6:30.</p><p>Industrial (20-2-1) will face Jourdanton (23-52). Area details weren’t available at press time.</p><p><b>BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS</b></p><p><b>Stockdale 0 - Industrial 17</b></p><p>Ava Collins 3 hits, home run, 4 RBI’s, 3 innings, 1 hit, 8 strikeouts; Aleisa Popp 2 hits, 1 RBI, 1 steal; Kayla Osburn 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 steals; Allyson Smith 1 hit, 2 RBI’s; Ella Balensiefen 1 hit, 1 RBI; Clancey Kolle 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 steal; Kinley Mauldin 1 hit, 1 steal; Khloe Lumpkins 1 steal.</p><p><b>Game 1: Ganado 8 Kenedy 0 </b>Kyla Stancik 1 hit, 2 RBI’s; Raelynn Pena 1 hit, 2 RBI’s; Kayln Benavides 1 triple, 1 RBI; Laci Holt 1 hit, 3 steals; Raelynn Peters 1 hit, 2 steal; Rhylee Green 1 hit, 1 steal; Hallie Bures 1 RBI; Paisley Hajovsky 1 steal; Avery Torres 1 steal; Saylor Bures 7 innings, 0 hits, 17 strikeouts.</p><p><b>Game 2: Kenedy 0 Ganado 16 (3 innings) </b>Pena 2 hits, homerun, 3 RBI’s; Stancik 2 hit, triple, 2 RBI’s; Benavides 1 double, 3 RBI’s; Holt 1 hit, 2 RBI’s, 2 steals; Green 1 hit, 1 RBI; Hajovsky 1 double; H. Bures 1 steal; S. Bures 3 innings, 0 hits, 7 strikeouts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Week in Sports]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2001,this-week-in-sports</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:03 -0500</pubDate><description>Apr. 27 &amp;amp; 28• 3A State golf tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin (boys).• 2A State golf tournament, Austin (boys).Fri. and Sat., May 1 &amp;amp; 2• 2A Regional track meet at Texas A&amp;amp;M Ki</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><b>Apr. 27 &amp; 28</b></p><p>• 3A State golf tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin (boys).</p><p>• 2A State golf tournament, Austin (boys).</p><p><b>Fri. and Sat., May 1 &amp; 2</b></p><p>• 2A Regional track meet at Texas A&amp;M Kingsville.</p><p>• 3A Regional track meet at Seguin</p><p><b>May 4 &amp; 5</b></p><p>• 3A State golf tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin (girls).</p><p>• 2A State golf tournament, Austin (girls).</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Indians and Cobras prepare for Bi-District playoffs]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2000,indians-and-cobras-prepare-for-bi-district-playoffs</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2000,indians-and-cobras-prepare-for-bi-district-playoffs</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:02 -0500</pubDate><description>Playing in very tough districts, the Ganado Indians and Industrial Cobras baseball teams both secured a playoff position as the baseball season winds down.Ganado (13-10-1) will battle Refugio (20-5) i</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Playing in very tough districts, the Ganado Indians and Industrial Cobras baseball teams both secured a playoff position as the baseball season winds down.</p><p>Ganado (13-10-1) will battle Refugio (20-5) in the Bi-District round. Games one and two will be played on Thursday, April 30, starting at 4 p.m. at the Industrial field. Game three, if necessary, will be on Friday at 7:30 p.m.</p><p>Industrial playoff information wasn’t available at press time.</p><p>Edna 15 - Rice 2* Seeley Peters 3 hits, 1 RBI, 2 steals; Trevor Floyd 2 hits, 1 double, 4 RBI’s, 2 steals; Riley Palacios 1 hit, 2 RBI’s, 1 steal; Myles Thompson 1 hit, 2 RBI’s; Trevor Kocian 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 steal; Weston Howard 1 hit; Jake Mahaffey 2 steals; Devin Cruz 1 steal; Dekayden Diggs 6 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 earned run, 9 strikeouts.</p><p>Hallettsville 3 - Industrial 2* Cooper Francis 2 hits, 3 steals; Jackson Powell 2 hits, 1 steal; Karter Powell 1 RBI; Nate Chaney 4 innings, 2 hits, 3 runs, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts; Easton larew 1 inning, 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 strikeouts.</p><p>Edna 11 - Industrial 1 (5 innings)* Edna: Howard 2 hits, double, 4 RBI’s, 1 steal; Palacios 2 hits, 1 RBI, 1 steal; Peters 1 double, 1 RBI, 5 innings, 1 hit, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts; Mahaffey 1 hit; Thompson 1 hit, 1 steal; Kocian 2 RBI’s, 1 steal.</p><p>Industrial: Cooper Francis 1 double, 1 steal; Jackson Powell 1 inning, 5 hits, 7 runs, 3 earned runs, 3 strikeouts; Joey Smith 0.1 inning, 1 strikeout; Michael Barjenbruch 3.1 inning, 2 hits, 4 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.</p><p>Bloomington 0 - Ganado 15 (3 innings)* Logan Bures 3 hits, 2 doubles, triple, 2 RBI’s, 1 steal; Jack Hurt 3 hits, double, triple, 2 RBI’s, 1 steal; Cade Nixon 2 hits, homerun, 3 RBI’s, 2 steals; Coen Ott 2 hits, 3 RBI’s, 1 steal; Tyler Gonzalez 1 hit, 2 RBI’s; Ayden Tudyk 1 hit, 5 steals; Austen Pena 1 hit, 2 steals; Karter Crabb 1 RBI; John Utley 2 steals, 3 innings, 0 hits, 7 strikeouts.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The game must go on]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2003,the-game-must-go-on</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2003,the-game-must-go-on</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-the-game-must-go-on-1777372881.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>With bad weather in the area, Ganado came up with an outside-the-box plan to get their final district baseball game against Bloomington played on time. A baseball diamond was made on the football fiel</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>With bad weather in the area, Ganado came up with an outside-the-box plan to get their final district baseball game against Bloomington played on time. A baseball diamond was made on the football field. By using the turf football field, there was no worry about a muddy infield. Ganado will begin their playoff run this week and needed the Bloomington game played before they could focus on their Bi-District match-up.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Edna Tri-signing]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2002,edna-tri-signing</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/2002,edna-tri-signing</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-edna-tri-signing-1777372893.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>Edna Cowboys Cornell Norman, Phoenix Robertson and Keegan Hicks signed their letters of intents last week at a signing ceremony at the Edna Dome Gym.Cornell signed to play football at Texas Wesleyan, </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Edna Cowboys Cornell Norman, Phoenix Robertson and Keegan Hicks signed their letters of intents last week at a signing ceremony at the Edna Dome Gym.</p><p>Cornell signed to play football at Texas Wesleyan, Robertson to play football at Sul Ross, and Hicks to run track at the University of Houston.</p><p>“Texas Wesleyan gave me an opportunity that not a lot of other college coaches did,” Cornell explained. “The atmosphere was great. They are highly focused on academics which is something I strive for.” Norman will study Psychology at Texas Wesleyan.</p><p>Robertson made his choice based on several factors.</p><p>“Sul Ross was the best, most outstanding offer I had and it really fit well with the Sustainable Ag Management degree I am going to go into,” Robertson explained. “It is a well-known school for that, so it sets me up successfully there and Sul Ross has been a really interesting school for me because my brother went to West Texas A&amp;M and they play each other and are rivals.”</p><p>Hicks got his name on the radar all over the state when he set the National mark at the Goliad track meet. After the meet, Hicks made his choice.</p><p>“I can’t wait to run with coach Lewis and run the workouts those guys are doing and to see what my future holds in track,” Hicks said. Coach Lewis is a nine time olympic gold winner and U of H alum. Hicks isn’t sure what his major will be yet.</p><p>Cowboy Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Jamie Dixon explained what the players meant to him.</p><p>“These are a great group of guys,” Dixon explained. “Me? I was happy to be on the same sideline as them finally, and not looking across the field. They’ve had a lot of success here at Edna and you couldn’t ask for three better young men.</p><p>“To start, Phoenix is a true Cowboys, He is a tough kid, played through a little bit of injury for us, switched positions in football, and did whatever he could do to help the team win.”</p><p>Hicks had offers for football and track, but chose track.</p><p>“Keegan had a chance to go play football and run track. Probably the fastest guy I’ve ever coached. At the Goliad track meet at the beginning of the year, he ran the 100 meter dash, and we haven’t even left the track meet and the phones are already ringing, asking if that is legit time. The Goliad coaches said ‘coach, everyone is asking us about this time. A little later you have Carl Lewis saying ‘Please come to Houston.’ He was patient, he didn’t jump the gun.</p><p>In football, every time you gave him the ball he had a chance to go score.</p><p>“Cornell is a great young man. I can’t say enough things about Norman. I was talking to another coach the other day and I said ‘that young man is going to be a great husband, father… everything one day. He is going to do great things. He has a chance to start as a freshman. He is humble. He is an exceptional young man in the classroom. He will do great things.</p><p>Norman has an opportunity to get playing time as a freshman.</p><p>“I’m looking to start off as a rotational player, and that did factor into my choice,” Norman explained. “Offensive tackle. Left or right side…wherever the coach needs me to play.”</p><p>Norman had an advantage as he was already familiar with the Texas Wesleyan coaching staff.</p><p>“I visited the campus and I really liked it. I like how big everything is at Texas Wesleyan. I had gone to a Texas Wesleyan Camp sophomore year.”</p><p>Robertson also has an opportunity for early playing time.</p><p>“Freshman year, they said making special teams is what I can expect but they said if I can make this other position, an outside linebacker, they said they would be proud of me for that but said they expect special teams.”</p><p>Hicks still has a high school goal to accomplish before leaving for college as he is still running track for the Cowboys.</p><p>“We had some bumps in the road with injuries but we keep fighting every day, doing what we need to do so we should be good,” Hicks said.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Powerlifting]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1984,powerlifting</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1984,powerlifting</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:11 -0500</pubDate><description>The defending State Champions Industrial Cobras Girls Powerlifting team sent eight lifters to the state meet and finished in second as a team. Miley Alaniz won State. Mackenzie Alaniz and Katie Kurtz </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The defending State Champions Industrial Cobras Girls Powerlifting team sent eight lifters to the state meet and finished in second as a team. Miley Alaniz won State. Mackenzie Alaniz and Katie Kurtz finished second in their respective weight classes.</p><p>Maiden Abrielle Enriquez had the highest finish for Ganado in Sixth place.</p><p>Cowgirls Alina Gonzales and Mercedes Robinson had the high finish for Edna in 15th in their respective classes.</p><p>The Industrial Cobras boys powerlifting team finished in a tie for second place at the Regional meet with Cameron Medrano, Jayden Kemp, Morgan Mader, and Garrett Kolodziejczyk advancing to state. Kolodziejczyk had the highest finish for the Cobras in 7th place.</p><p>The Ganado Indians sent Noah Ybarra and Bryan Martinez to state. Ybarra finished third and broke the State squat record for his class. Martinez finished fourth.</p><p>Edna sent Octavian Lara to the State Unequipped meet.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Golf]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1983,golf</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1983,golf</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:10 -0500</pubDate><description>The Industrial Cobra girls golf team finished 2nd at the Region meet and advanced to Regionals. The Cobra boys team finished third as a Regional Alternate.Individually Annie Srp (4th) and Miles Malek </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Industrial Cobra girls golf team finished 2nd at the Region meet and advanced to Regionals. The Cobra boys team finished third as a Regional Alternate.</p><p>Individually Annie Srp (4th) and Miles Malek (6th) had the highest finishing spots for Industrial.</p><p>Edna Cowboys Riley Allen advancd to Regionals after finishing second. Kelly Laredo has the high finish for the Cowgirls at 10th.</p><p>Ganado’s Tyler Gonzalez and Jocelyn Reid had the highest finishes and both are Regional Alternates.</p><p><i>The Regional and State meet happened after we sent our paper to press.</i></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tennis]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1982,tennis</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1982,tennis</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:09 -0500</pubDate><description>Edna and Industrial tennis sent players to the Regional Tennis meet.Cowboys Braden Watkins won the district championship in boys singles and Mac Oyler took second in boys singles and Asa Powell and Ja</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Edna and Industrial tennis sent players to the Regional Tennis meet.</p><p>Cowboys Braden Watkins won the district championship in boys singles and Mac Oyler took second in boys singles and Asa Powell and Jake Stansberry fourth in boys doubles.</p><p>For Industrial, Reagan Little and Claire Karl won first place in girls doubles and Kannon Taylor and Karson Weinheimer placed second in boys doubles. Both teams advanced to the Regional tennis meet.</p><p><i>*The Regional Tennis meet happened after we went to press.</i></p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cross Country]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1981,cross-country</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1981,cross-country</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:08 -0500</pubDate><description>Ganado freshmen cross country runners Ty Szymanski and Addison Tudyk competed in the State cross country meet with Szymanski finishing 32nd at 17:50 and Tudyk in 73rd at 13:23.10.At the Regional meet,</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Ganado freshmen cross country runners Ty Szymanski and Addison Tudyk competed in the State cross country meet with Szymanski finishing 32nd at 17:50 and Tudyk in 73rd at 13:23.10.</p><p>At the Regional meet, the Industrial girls team finished 11 and the Cowgirls 13th.</p><p>The Industrial boys team finished 19 at Regionals.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Softball]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1980,softball</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1980,softball</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:07 -0500</pubDate><description>Softball has finished district play and will be starting the playoff next week.Industrial and Ganado ran through district without a loss. The defending State champion Maidens enter the playoffs as the</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Softball has finished district play and will be starting the playoff next week.</p><p>Industrial and Ganado ran through district without a loss. The defending State champion Maidens enter the playoffs as the number one seed in 2A.</p><p>Industrial won their district for the first time since 2018 and moved up to number two in 3A.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maidens and Cobras win district titles]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1979,maidens-and-cobras-win-district-titles</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1979,maidens-and-cobras-win-district-titles</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:06 -0500</pubDate><description>The Industrial Cobras capped an amazing run through district by taking down Hallettsville 6-1 and finishing undefeated. The Cobras have climbed to number two in 3A.Industrial (19-2-1) will face Stockd</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Industrial Cobras capped an amazing run through district by taking down Hallettsville 6-1 and finishing undefeated. The Cobras have climbed to number two in 3A.</p><p>Industrial (19-2-1) will face Stockdale (14-11) in the Bi-District playoff round. The series will be played in Cuero on April 23, with game one beginning at 6 p.m. and game two to follow game one.</p><p>Kalyn Benavides continued her power surge, crushing a home run against Shiner to help the Maidens to a 6-2 win. The Maidens hold their number one spot as they prepare for the playoffs.</p><p>Ganado (25-2-1) will face Kenedy (18-11) in the Bi-District playoff round, Game 1 is Thursday, Apr. 23 at 6 p.m. in Kenedy. Games two, and three (if necessary) will be played Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m, in Ganado.</p><p>The Edna Cowgirls finished fifth and did not make the playoffs.</p><p><b>Shiner 2 - Ganado 6* </b>Kalyn Benavides 2 hits, home run, 3 RBI’s; Realynn Pena 2 hits, 1 steal; Hallie Bures 2 hits, double, 1 steal; Kyla Stancik 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 steal; Avery Torres 1 hit, 1 RBI; Laci Holt 1 hit, 1 steal; Jordyn Bundick 1 double; Rhylee Green 1 hit; Saylor Bures 4 hits, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.</p><p><b>Ganado 22 - Flatonia 0* (4 innings) </b>Bundick 4 hits, homerun, 2 doubles, 4 RBI’s; H. Bures 3 hits, homerun, 4 RBI’s, 1 steal; Paisley Hajovsky 3 hits, 3 RBI’s; Pena 3 hits, homerun, 3 RBI’s; Benavides 2 hits, homerun, 2 RBI’s; Raelynn Peters 2 hits, double, 1 RBI, 3 steals; Stancik 1 hit, 1 RBI; Michaela Estrada 1 double, 1 RBI; Green 1 hit, 1 RBI; Torres 1 hit, 1 RBI; Holt 1 RBI, 2 steals; Morgan Tovar 1 steal; S. Bures 4 innings, 1 hit, 6 strikeouts.</p><p><b>Hallettsville 1 Industrial 6*</b></p><p>Kayla Osburn triple, homerun, 1 RBI; Kinley Mauldin 1 homerun, 3 RBI’s; Clancy Kolle 1 homerun, 1 RBI; Kaylee Honc 1 hit; Khloe Lumpkins 1 steal; Ava Collins 2 hits, 1 unearned run, 14 strikeouts.</p><p><b>Industrial 2 - Episcopal 5 (playoff warm-up game) </b>Mauldin 2 hits, double, 1 steal; Collins 1 homerun, 1 RBI, 6 innings, 2 runs, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts; Kolle 1 hit; Aleisa Popp 1 hit; Osburn 1 steal.</p><p><b>Edna 10 - Yoakum 11* </b>* Denotes district game</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ganado track competed at Area meet]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1978,ganado-track-competed-at-area-meet</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1978,ganado-track-competed-at-area-meet</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:05 -0500</pubDate><description>Ganado had a successful Area Track Meet, sending 12 athletes to the Regional meet. Individually, Austen Pena, Michael Tristan, and Addison Tudyk all winning gold in their individual events.2A Indians1</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Ganado had a successful Area Track Meet, sending 12 athletes to the Regional meet. Individually, Austen Pena, Michael Tristan, and Addison Tudyk all winning gold in their individual events.</p><p><b>2A Indians</b></p><p>100 M Dash: Bryan Martinez, 2nd, 11.69*.</p><p>400 M Dash: Austen Pena, 1st, 49.31*.</p><p>800 M Run: Alessandro Quinones, 5th,</p><p>2:06.98; Ty Szymanski,</p><p>8th, 2:18.47.</p><p>1600 M Run: Szymanski, 2nd, 4:56.43*; Gabriel Ramos, 3rd,</p><p>5:10.27*.</p><p>3200 M Run: Szymanski, 2nd, 10:42.01*.</p><p>4x100 M Relay: Bures, Arriaga, Martinez, Pena,</p><p>3rd, 43.72*.</p><p>4x400 M Relay: Pena, Higdon, Quinones, Nixon, 3rd, 3:34.72*.</p><p>Triple Jump: Quinones, 5th, 38’10.</p><p>Discus: Michael Tristan, 1st, 120’0*.</p><p>Shot Put: Tristan, 4th,</p><p>41’6*.</p><p><b>Maidens</b></p><p>200 M Dash: Laci Holt, 4th, 27.95*.</p><p>400 M Dash: Addison Tudyk, 3rd, 1:03.52*.</p><p>1600 M Run: Tudyk,</p><p>3rd, 6:06.64.</p><p>3200 M Run: Caterin Guerrero, 7th, 15:29.26.</p><p>4x100 M Relay: 7th,</p><p>53.05.</p><p>4x200 M Relay: 7th,</p><p>1:54.51.</p><p>4x100 M Relay: 6th,</p><p>4:24.69.</p><p>High Jump: Tudyk,</p><p>2nd, 5’0*.</p><p>Long Jump: Tudyk,</p><p>1st, 16’11.5*.</p><p>Triple Jump: Raelynn Peters, 7th, 31’2.75.</p><p>Shot Put: Michaela Estrada, 6th, 30’7.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Edna and Industrial compete at Area Track Meet]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1977,edna-and-industrial-compete-at-area-track-meet</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:04 -0500</pubDate><description>Edna and Industrial track had a successful meet, with both schools sending several boys and girls to the Regional track meet.As a team, the Cowboys had the highest Jackson County finish at second plac</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Edna and Industrial track had a successful meet, with both schools sending several boys and girls to the Regional track meet.</p><p>As a team, the Cowboys had the highest Jackson County finish at second place.The Cowgirls finished fourth. Both Cobra teams finished sixth.</p><p><b>3A AREA TRACK RESULTS Boys-Edna 2nd; Industrial 6th</b></p><p>100 M Dash: Keegan Hicks, Edna, 1st, 10.37*; Aidan Lugo, Edna, 3rd,</p><p>10.86; Jordan Bryant, Edna, 7th, 11.24</p><p>100 Yard Dash: Noah Mendez, Industrial,</p><p>29.28</p><p>400 M Dash: Zachary Villarreal, Industrial, 6th,</p><p>54.15</p><p>800 M Dash: Villarreal, Industrial, 4th,</p><p>2:05.96*</p><p>110 M Hurdles: Cooper Kolle, Industrial, 7th,</p><p>15.95; Easton Larew, Industrial, 8th, 17.41 300 M Hurdles: Kolle, Industrial, 42.06</p><p>1600 M Run: Christoval Gonzales, Industrial, 2nd, 4:45.13*</p><p>3200 M Run: Gonzales, Industrial, 3rd,</p><p>10.42.70*; Hanson Braunholz, Edna, 5th,</p><p>10:59.84</p><p>300 M Hurdles: Cooper Kolle, Industrial, 5th</p><p>4x100 M Relays: Edna, 2nd, Ja’Dale Barnes, Jayron Barnes, Aidan Lugo, Keegan Hicks, 42.42*</p><p>4x200 M Relays: Edna, 2nd, Ja’Dale Barnes, Bode McCarrell, Kalub Caesar, Jayron Barnes, 1:28.60</p><p>4x400 M Relays: Edna, 2nd, McCarrell, Jayron Barnes, Adrian Boston, Hicks, 3:20.80*; Industrial, 6th, Wyatt Kurtz, Ashton Mendoza, Allen Pineda, Villarreal,</p><p>3:32.98 High Jump: Seeley Peters, Edna, 1st, 6’2*; Adrian Boston, Edna,</p><p>6th, 5’8 Long Jump: Keegan Hicks, Edna, 2nd,</p><p>22’2.75*; Aidan Lugo, Edna, 3rd, 20’9.25* Triple Jump: Lugo, Edna, 3rd, 42’1.5* Discus: Leon Dean, Industrial, 5th, 119’2 Pole Vault: Cullen Woodring, 1st*; Holden Spears, Industrial, 3rd*</p><p><b>Girls-Edna 4th; Industrial 6th</b></p><p>100 M Dash: Mia Miori, Industrial, 4th, 12.85</p><p>200 M Dash: Kayla Osburn, Industrial, 6th,</p><p>27.68</p><p>400 M Dash: Ailani Ramirez, Edna, 1st,</p><p>59.30*; Margaret Sklar, Edna, 3rd, 1:00.95*; Allie Farley, Industrial,</p><p>4th, 1:03.21*</p><p>800 M Run: Sklar, Edna, 2nd, 2:27.13*; Hattie Koenig, Industrial,</p><p>7th, 2:37.96</p><p>1600 M Run: Emma Shoemate-Rosalez, Edna,</p><p>3rd, 5:45.33*; Yoselin Calzada-Alba, Edna, 5th,</p><p>5:47.77*</p><p>3200 M Run: Shoemate- Rosalez, Edna, 2nd,</p><p>12:29.85*; Calzada-Alba, Edna, 4th, 12:38.10*</p><p>100 M Hurdles: Adison Cutler, Industrial,</p><p>5th; Lauren Leita, Industrial, 7th, 17.46</p><p>300 M Hurdles: Keira Santellana, Edna, 4th,</p><p>48.64*; Rhianna Woods,</p><p>6th, 50.55; Cutler, Industrial, 8th, 51.75</p><p>4x100 M Relays: Reagan Rivera, Miori, Osburn, Aliesa Popp, Industrial, 1st*</p><p>4x200 M Relays: Edna, 6th, Rihanna Woods, Janiyah Robinson, Antasiah Hines, Keira Santellana, 1:51.59</p><p>4x400 Relays: Edna,</p><p>1st, Antasiah Hines, Maggie Sklar, Keira Santellana, Ailani Ramirez,</p><p>4:04.57; Industrial, 5th, Myla Barrientos, Farley, Katie Remlinger, Popp,</p><p>4:19.73 High Jump: Popp, Industrial, 6th, 5’0; Kyler Caskey, 7th, 5’0 Long Jump: Santellana, Edna, 6th, 16’7.75; Popp, Industrial, 8th,</p><p>15’9.5 Discus: Karli Stanush, Industrial, 5th, 90’0; Abbigale Davis, Edna,</p><p>6th, 89’5; Kaylee Honc, Industrial, 7th, 88’8 Shot Put: Lyniah Evans, Industrial, 5th,</p><p>32’11; Kendall Shugart, Industrial, 7th, 31’4; Honc, Industrial, 8th,</p><p>30’5.25 Pole Vault: Miori, Industrial, 1st*; Ansley Cutler, Industrial, 3rd*; Koenig, Industrial, 5th.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[This Week in Sports]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1976,this-week-in-sports</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:03 -0500</pubDate><description>Tues., Apr. 21• Indians BB at Bloomington*, 6 p.m.• Edna BB at Rice*, 7 p.m.Apr. 27 &amp;amp; 28• 3A State golf tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin (boys).• 2A State golf tournament, Austin (bo</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><b>Tues., Apr. 21</b></p><p>• Indians BB at Bloomington*, 6 p.m.</p><p>• Edna BB at Rice*, 7 p.m.</p><p><b>Apr. 27 &amp; 28</b></p><p>• 3A State golf tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin (boys).</p><p>• 2A State golf tournament, Austin (boys).</p><p><b>Fri. and Sat., May 1 &amp; 2</b></p><p>• 2A Regional track meet at Texas A&amp;M Kingsville.</p><p>• 3A Regional track meet at Seguin</p><p><b>May 4 &amp; 5</b></p><p>• 3A State golf tournament at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin (girls).</p><p>• 2A State golf tournament, Austin (girls).</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Edna wins two, Cobras and Indians split]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1975,edna-wins-two-cobras-and-indians-split</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:02 -0500</pubDate><description>With baseball season nearing its district conclusion, the Edna Cowboys had the best week, winning both of their games.The Indians and Cobras split their games this week.All three teams remain in the m</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>With baseball season nearing its district conclusion, the Edna Cowboys had the best week, winning both of their games.</p><p>The Indians and Cobras split their games this week.</p><p>All three teams remain in the middle of the playoff hunt.</p><p><b>Yoakum 3 - Edna 10* </b>Riley Palacios 3 hits, double, 2 RBI’s, 1 steal; Seeley Peters 2 hits, 4 RBI’s, 7 innings, 2 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs, 15 strikeouts; Dekayden Diggs 2 hits, 1 steal; Jake Mahaffey 1 hit, 1 RBI; Trevor Floyd 1 hit, 1 steal; Weston Howard 1 hit, 2 RBI’s; Myles Thompson 1 hit; Devin Cruz 1 steal.</p><p><b>Rice 4 - Edna 14*</b></p><p>Floyd 3 hits, double, triple, 1 RBI, 2 steals, 4 innings, 3 hits, 3 earned runs, 7 strikeouts; Thompson 2 hits, 2 RBI’s, 1 steal; Howard 2 triples, 2 RBI’s, 3 steals; Palacios 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 steals, 1 inning, 0 hits, 0 runs, 2 strikeouts; Trevor Kocian 1 hit, 1 RBI; Diggs 1 double, 2 RBI’s; Mahaffey 1 hit, 1 steal; Peters 1 RBI;</p><p><b>Tidehaven 0 Industrial 4*</b></p><p>Jackson Powell 1 hit, 2 RBI’s; Cooper Francis 1 triple; Easton Larew 1 hit, 1 steal, 7 innings, 2 hits, 3 strikeouts; Michael Barjenbruch 1 double; Wyatt Kurtz 1 steal.</p><p><b>Industrial 3 Hallettsville 5*</b></p><p>Zane Koenig 2 hits, double; Larew 1 hit; Francis 1 hit, 6 innings, 5 runs, 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts; J. Powell 1 RBI;</p><p><b>Shiner 5 - Ganado 0* </b>Austen Pena 1 double, 1 steal, 4 innings, 7 hits, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts; Karter Crabb 1 hit; Jack Hurt 7 innings, 8 hits, 5 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.</p><p><b>Ganado 12 - Flatonia 5* </b>Hurt 3 hits, triple, 3 RBI’s; Crabb 2 hits, triple, 1 RBI; Pena 2 hits, double, 1 RBI; Logan Bures 1 hit, 1 RBI; Cade Nixon 1 hit, 1 RBI; Coen Ott 1 double; Cameron Pittman 1 RBI; Ayden Tudyk 3 innings, 2 hits, 0 earned runs.</p><p>* District game</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Benavides’s four homer game makes Ganado history]]></title>
            <link>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1973,benavides-s-four-homer-game-makes-ganado-history</link>
            <guid>https://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1973,benavides-s-four-homer-game-makes-ganado-history</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:23 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.jacksonconews.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-benavides-s-four-homer-game-makes-ganado-history-1776307250.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>When Ganado Maiden Kalyn Benavides came to the plate in the fifth inning of the Maidens district game against Weimar, she already had an amazing game, putting two homers on the board, but by the time </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>When Ganado Maiden Kalyn Benavides came to the plate in the fifth inning of the Maidens district game against Weimar, she already had an amazing game, putting two homers on the board, but by the time the game ended, Benavides had a history- making game. She hit two more home runs, helping the Maidens secure a 16-0 victory.</p><p>“I saw my hitting instructor Brent Bubela the night before the game,” Benavides said.”So leading up to my at bats, I felt confident and relaxed.” Benavides hit all four home runs off the same pitcher.</p><p>When the Maidens won the State Championship last year, Benavides had a great season, tying for the team lead with eight home runs. With her four-homergame on Tuesday, Benavides broke the Ganado softball record for home runs in a game. The game brings her season total to 13, which leads all of 2A, and puts her in a tie for 13th across all classifications.</p><p>“It is a cool accomplishment but I know the season is not done yet and that can change,” Benavides said about her home run total. “I’m not going to dwell on that and whatever happens happens.”</p><p>And she is only a junior.</p><p>As a freshman, Benavides hit four homers before jumping up to eight last year. Now she has 13 with two district games to go before the playoffs.</p><p>Last year she also led the team in batting average with a .542 mark and runs batted in with 55. In the Weimar game, she added eight RBI’s bringing her season total to 42.</p><p>Softball has always been in Benavides’ life and she hopes to continue playing at the next level.</p><p>“I don’t have a dream college, but my dream is to go to a college that will help me meet my goals and help me grow to become the best version of myself,” she explained.</p><p>On Tuesday, the Maidens will face Shiner for the district title. Both teams will have one game remaining, but if the Maidens win against Shiner, they win the district but that is only the start of where the Maidens want to get. Facing teams like Shiner and Weimer and difficult teams in tournaments will help the Maidens as they enter the playoffs.</p><p>“Playing bigger schools and seeing different pitching will definitely get us prepared for our run in the playoffs,” Benavides concluded.</p><p>The softball playoffs begin on April 20.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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