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Van Vleck’s Emilee Schneider runs at XC state meet

   Van Vleck’s standout cross country runner Emilee Schneider competed at the XC state championship in Round Rock last week.     This was Emilee's 4th state meet.     She is the only Van Vleck runner to qualify to the state cross country meet all 4 years.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell

"Bay City edged by Iowa Colony, closes out with Stafford" by: Mike Reddell

   Bay City failed to convert a long drive late in the game that put the Blackcats deep in Iowa Colony territory as the Pioneers edged Bay City 28-27 Friday night in Memorial Stadium.    The loss puts the Blackcats (6-3, 3-2) third in District 12-4A-1, while Iowa Colony (9-0, 5-0) remains No. 1.
Anna Hernandez photo Van Vleck’s Tylan Robertson (11) keeps the ball moving and makes the extra yards against East Bernard Friday night, Oct. 17.

Anna Hernandez photo Van Vleck’s Tylan Robertson (11) keeps the ball moving and makes the extra yards against East Bernard Friday night, Oct. 17.

"Leopards look to recover from loss, plan for Tigers" by: John Hoffman

    The Van Vleck Leopards were looking for the upset against the East Bernard Brahmas on Senior night, but the Brahmas balanced attack and costly turnovers were too much for Van Vleck in a 45-14 East Bernard win, Friday, Oct 27.
Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Above, Tidehaven running back Joseph Dodds (5) prepares to stiff arm a Danbury defender.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Above, Tidehaven running back Joseph Dodds (5) prepares to stiff arm a Danbury defender.

"Tidehaven extends shutout string with 58-0 win over Danbury " by: Mike Reddell

   Tidehaven extended its run of shutout this season with a 58-0 whipping of Danbury at the Tigers’ homecoming last Friday, Oct. 20.    The Tigers (7-0, 4-0) now have five shutouts this season as they tighten their grip on the District 14-3A-2 lead.
Anna Hernandez photo Lep running back Brett Noster (6) stiff arms a Rice defender.

Anna Hernandez photo Lep running back Brett Noster (6) stiff arms a Rice defender.

"Leopards outlast Raiders in shootout" By John Hoffman

   Altair  –  There are always games that you think how the outcome will be and then it turns out an entirely different way.    Last Friday night, Van Vleck went into Raider stadium with the hopes of dominating, but it took a late Leopard touchdown to escape with a hard fought 42-35 win.

"VVISD trustees OK Shannon Permenter as new AD" by: Jessica Shepard

   Van Vleck ISD school board members unanimously approved hiring Shannon Permenter as the new district Athletic Director (AD) at their regular meeting Monday night.    Permenter has been serving as the head football coach and interim AD prior to the start of the school year.

"Tidehaven JV wins 28-8 over Brazos" By Eddie Russell

   The JV Tigers hosted Brazos, and won by a score of 28-8, Thursday night, Oct. 12.    Leading the offense were: quarterback Camden Johnson, running back (RB) Eli Daily and wide receiver (WR) Angel Guitierrez.      Scoring rushing touchdowns for the Tigers: RB Daily with 19 and a 35 yard touchdown.