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Larry Bose photo  Bay City senior Ladycat Khylee Perry dribbles down court in a recent game. The Ladycats won the Silver  Division Championship at the Rockport-Fulton Tournament on the Coast. The Ladycats 7-7 were to play Van Vleck Tuesday.

Larry Bose photo  Bay City senior Ladycat Khylee Perry dribbles down court in a recent game. The Ladycats won the Silver  Division Championship at the Rockport-Fulton Tournament on the Coast. The Ladycats 7-7 were to play Van Vleck Tuesday.

Ladycat, Blackcat basketball

Sentinel Photos/Mike Reddell Tiger back Jachen Duran (2) prepares to block for back Josphen Dodds (5) to gain yardage against Rogers.

Sentinel Photos/Mike Reddell Tiger back Jachen Duran (2) prepares to block for back Josphen Dodds (5) to gain yardage against Rogers.

"Tigers smash Rogers in regionals; to play Poth in quarter-finals" by: Mike Reddell

Tidehaven spotted Rogers two first-quarter touchdowns then proceeded to dismantle the Eagles over the rest of the regional semi-final playoff for a final score of 56-21 Friday night, Nov. 24, at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Van Vleck student Cadence Andersen recently signed with Texas Woman’s University to play soccer. From left are: Kyleigh Andersen, Hannah Andersen, Adam Andersen, Cadence Andersen, Amanda Andersen and Bonita Stell.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Van Vleck student Cadence Andersen recently signed with Texas Woman’s University to play soccer. From left are: Kyleigh Andersen, Hannah Andersen, Adam Andersen, Cadence Andersen, Amanda Andersen and Bonita Stell.

VVHS college signings

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Junior running back Jada Andrews (8) follows senior guard Marco Mata (76) to gain yards.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Junior running back Jada Andrews (8) follows senior guard Marco Mata (76) to gain yards.

"Bay City loses area playoff to Kilgore; Jones salutes seniors" by: Mike Reddell

The Bay City Blackcats ended their 2023 season with an area playoff round loss to the Kilgore Bulldogs 37-28 at Sheldon ISD Stadium Friday, Nov. 17.    The game capped the Blackcats’ 8-4, 4-2 record this year – a second-place finish in District 12-4A-1 and another trip to the playoffs.
LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography

LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography

"Lucio: ‘This is the 3rd round, no soft team left’" by: Mike Reddell

The 2023 Tidehaven Tigers are entering the regionals stage of the state football playoffs. Tidehaven carries a pristine 11-0, 6-0 record.    What that impressive record doesn’t show is the Tigers’ incredible string of eight shutouts.
VVISD photo     The Van Vleck Swim Team competed  at the Victoria Invitational Nov. 11. Nicole R secured a Gold medal in the 100 yard breaststroke. Nicole and Curtis G. won bronze in 200 yard individual medley (IM). Grace G. won bronze for her race in the 100 yard butterfly. Girls 400 free relay worked hard for the silver medal. All of those top 3 finishes were accompanied by many other 4-8 finishes.

VVISD photo The Van Vleck Swim Team competed at the Victoria Invitational Nov. 11. Nicole R secured a Gold medal in the 100 yard breaststroke. Nicole and Curtis G. won bronze in 200 yard individual medley (IM). Grace G. won bronze for her race in the 100 yard butterfly. Girls 400 free relay worked hard for the silver medal. All of those top 3 finishes were accompanied by many other 4-8 finishes.

LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography Tidehaven defensive End Justin Griffith (44) makes a diving tackle on a Buffalo running back in the driving rain.

LeDarion Stone/Live in the Moment Photography Tidehaven defensive End Justin Griffith (44) makes a diving tackle on a Buffalo running back in the driving rain.

"Tidehaven routs Buffalo, eyes next playoff with Dilley" by: Mike Reddell

Tidehaven demolished Buffalo 63-6 in the bi-district round of the playoffs last week and will face the Dilley Wolves in the area round Friday, Nov. 17.    The area playoff will kick off at 7 p.m. at Tuloso-Midway Stadium and Tidehaven will be the home team.