Sports

   Van Vleck players named to District 24-3A-2 All District Volleyball lists.
2nd Team: 
Madylin Koliba, Sr. 
Honorable Mention
Trista Martinez, So.
Michaela Bormes, Jr.
Trinity Fields, Jr.
Alison Carrion, Sr.
Chynelle Blackmon, Sr.

Van Vleck Academic All District: (A 90 grade point average or above):
Chynelle Blackmon, Sr.
Alison Carrion, Sr.
Madylin Koliba, Sr.
Michaela Bormes, Jr.
Kylie Junek, Jr.
Emily Montalvo, Jr.
Maria VanZandt, Jr.
Destany Zuniga, Jr.
Katelyn Brown, So.
Trista Martinez, So.

   After defeating Bloomington in a regular-season finale last Friday, the Tidehaven Tigers will play the Johnson City Eagles in La Vernia in the first round of the UIL Division 3A-2 playoffs this Friday.  
   The Tigers (5-5, 4-2) had 461 yards of total offense in their 52-0 shutout of Bloomington.  
   Tidehaven’s passing game accounted for a lot of that – quarterback Blake Garcia was 15-23 for 337 yards and six TDs. Garcia also had a team-high 45 yards rushing on five carries. 
   Tiger wide receiver Mason Perales was Garcia’s main target, catching seven passes for 175 yards and two TDS. 

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   Exploring waters and waterways by paddle craft can prove to be an immensely enjoyable approach to meeting a variety of objectives. 
   The alluring possibilities include, but are not limited to, wildlife observation, fitness, fishing, adventure racing, exploration, along with relaxing solitude and/or social interaction. 
   When kayak camping, everything one requires in order for overnighting along an isolated shore must be carried in, and on, their smallish, Eskimo-style watercraft. 
   So, the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (MCBNC) has scheduled a workshop designed to equip outdoors enthusiasts with the extensive know-how needed to comfortably and safely enjoy overnight excursions to remote and/or primitive waterfront locations adventurously accessed by kayak. The topics to be covered, in depth, include:
Thoughtful selecting gear, clothing, kayaks, food, campsites and companions.

After closing out a winless season and a 40-14 loss to longtime rival El Campo, Head Blackcat Coach Patrick Matthews said the coaches now will turn to evaluating the team – both coaches and players.
   “I thought it was a tough season, but I believed the kids were very resilient week in and week out,” Matthews said.
   The 100th consecutive meeting between Bay City and El Campo was played for the last time in Memorial Stadium. The game will be played in a new Memorial Stadium next year.
   Bay City looked impressive in the first half – holding a 14-13 lead at halftime – but fell hard in a third-quarter that began a downward spiral.

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Paced by Tiger quarterback Blake Garcia’s 225 yards rushing – including two touchdowns - Tidehaven overwhelmed District 14-3A-2 opponent Ganado 45-28 at home last Friday.
   The win places Tidehaven third in the district and playoff-bound.
   The Tigers will round out their regular season this Friday at Bloomington.
   In addition to his ground game, Garcia was 7-11 passing for 122 yards and two touchdowns.

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   The Van Vleck Leopards used a late first-half touchdown to stretch a tight game and then followed up with a dominating second half en route to a 47-6 victory over the Bloomington Bobcats last Friday night.
   After a scoreless first quarter, the Leopard offense began to get things rolling. Van Vleck took a drive from their own 30-yard line and went to work behind the running of Sam Bree. 
   Bree broke off a 25-yard run to begin the drive, and followed it with a 15-yard run on his next carry. 
   Three plays later, Bree took it up the middle from 19 yards out for the first score of the night. 

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Ladycats claim bi-district crown
    The Bay City High School Ladycats defeated the Booker T. Washington Eagles for the bi-district volleyball Playoffs game Monday, Nov. 4. 
   Outstanding players were: 
   Patricia Waddy 10 kills
   Renata Dominguez 12 Kills
   A’mayah Payton 9 digs
   Micheala Brown 3 aces 
   Alexis Monroy led the Ladycats with over 30 assists. 
   “Monroy (starting setter) has proven to be a young yet, worthy leader on the floor,” said Ervette Powell, head BCHS volleyball coach. 
   “She is a true captain who continuously grows each game. Alexis Monroy lead her team to victory in Monday’s game against the Eagles. 
   Scores from Monday night: 25-10, 25-9, 25-18, 25-15 
   The Ladycats were to play the winner of Tuesday night’s game between Tarkington High School or  Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School for round 2 of the playoffs to advance in round 3. 
   Location and Date TBA.

•     Buddy Barrett, BCHS Class of 1953: Buddy was a standout athlete in football, basketball and baseball, and was named to the All-State Football second team. 

•     Paul Cathey, BCHS Class of 1975: Paul excelled in basketball. 

   Bay City will face El Campo here Friday night in one of Texas’ oldest football rivalries in the Blackcats season finale.
   “Well, you know it will always be an honor” to be part of this week’s 100th consecutive football game that part of a 116-game rivalry, Blackcat Head Coach Patrick Matthews said. 
   “It’s a rivalry that everyone looks forward to because of its long history,” the coach added.
   “The players look forward to it. With El Campo there is elevated excitement.”
   Last year, Bay City “found a formula to get a win.” 
   “Hopefully we will be a spoiler and get consecutive wins back-to-back.”
   While the fortunes of the Blackcats (0-5, 0-8) and Ricebirds (3-1, 7-1) have gone in different directions this season, the trappings of the rivalry that dates to the early years of the 20th century can’t be discounted.