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Photo by Anna Hernandez Van Vleck’s Angela Monroy (13) tips the ball in the direction for a teammate to spike the ball, in a recent game with Columbia.

Photo by Anna Hernandez Van Vleck’s Angela Monroy (13) tips the ball in the direction for a teammate to spike the ball, in a recent game with Columbia.

Monroy tips during Columbia game

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Blackcat junior running back Aiden Williams (4) was the leading rushing in the Blackcat victory over Sweeny.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Blackcat junior running back Aiden Williams (4) was the leading rushing in the Blackcat victory over Sweeny.

"Bay City overwhelms Sweeny 48-14 in season opener" by: Mike Reddell

   Bay City Blackcats got their 2025 season off to a great start with a convincing 48-14 win over Sweeny last Friday at Memorial Stadium.  “We are a younger team this year, and had a slow start. Once the team got comfortable, great plays happened,” said Blackcat Head Coach Robert Jones.
Photo by Anna Hernandez

Photo by Anna Hernandez

"Tidehaven storms past Palacios 72-0 to start season" by: Mike Reddell

   Tidehaven routed Palacios Friday by a score of 72-0 to launch the Tigers 2025 season.  “Our boys played great. I was pleased with the level of sharpness we played with considering it was our first game and we only had one scrimmage,” said Tidehaven Head Coach David Lucio.
Contributed photo from opening ceremonies between Van Vleck and Ganado

Contributed photo from opening ceremonies between Van Vleck and Ganado

Leopard's opening ceremonies

   Van Vleck Head Coach Shannon Permenter said the 48-13 loss to Ganado last Friday was “Definitely a tough loss.   “Ganado played very well and they showed why they’re a defending state champion,” Permenter said.  “We made mistakes that they capitalized on and ran away from us.
Photo by Anna Hernandez Van Vleck’s Isabella van Drutten (10) hits the ball over the net during Friday night's volleyball game against Malakoff.

Photo by Anna Hernandez Van Vleck’s Isabella van Drutten (10) hits the ball over the net during Friday night's volleyball game against Malakoff.

Lady Leps face Malakoff

Photo by Anna Hernandez Blackcats at an workout earlier in August. Bay City will scrimmage Angleton beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Stadium

Photo by Anna Hernandez Blackcats at an workout earlier in August. Bay City will scrimmage Angleton beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Stadium

"Bay City to face Angleton in 2nd scrimmage Thursday" by: Mike Reddell

   Bay City traveled to Wharton last Friday for the first of two scrimmages with other schools.  Blackcat Head Coach Robert Jones talks this week about the Aug. 15 scrimmage with Wharton and looks ahead to the Angleton scrimmage that will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 21, at Memorial Stadium.
Migasproductions The Tidehaven quarterbac throws a pass against the oncoming Shiner defense at last week’s scrimmage.

Migasproductions The Tidehaven quarterbac throws a pass against the oncoming Shiner defense at last week’s scrimmage.

"Lucio: Tidehaven is about where he expected to be" by: Mike Reddell

   Tidehaven Head Coach David assessed the Tigers recent scrimmage against Shiner.  “We did well against Shiner,” Lucio said.    “I believe our ‘1’s scored twice in 24 plays and held them scoreless.    “We did have a couple of blown coverages so we will need to sure that up,” the coach added.