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Sports (last updated on May 14, 2008) The smile says it all
Runge senior Ninfa Rios is all smiles after she clears the last hurdle and leads the pack to the finish line, placing first and earning a gold medal in the 300-meter hurdles at the state track meet in Austin Saturday. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
Ninfa Rios celebrates victory after crossing the finish line. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
Ninfa Rios’ father, Alejandro Rios, raises his arms, stands and cheers after Ninfa won the gold medal Saturday in Austin. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
Following a family tradition
Karnes City freshman Brittany Kinney soars through the air during the triple jump competition at the state track meet. Kinney placed first at the event Friday, earning a gold medal -- carrying on a family tradition. Brittany Kinney's mother, Tonja Kinney, won two medals in the state track and field meet in 1988. Contributed photo by Shelley Gibbens - Click photo for larger image
Karnes City’s Brittany Kinney warms up prior to state competition Friday in Austin. Contributed photo by Shelley Gibbens - Click photo for larger image
Gold medalist Brittany Kinney and her friends celebrate together after the state meet. Contributed photo by Shelley Gibbens - Click photo for larger image
Beavers, Beaverettes compete in three events at state
Falls City’s Samantha Wiatrek (right) runs the final leg of the 1600-Meter Relay at the state track meet. The Falls City girls team finished in 4th place. Wiatrek also competed in the high jump earning a 6th place finish. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
Falls City High School athletes competed in three events at the state track and field meet in Austin Saturday. The Beaverette 1600-Meter Relay Team finished in 4th place at the meet. Team members are Amanda Pruski, Kristen Woelfel, Tori Wiatrek and Samantha Wiatrek. "The girls ran their best time of the year at 4:07," Coach Tammy Kirchhoff said. "It was an exciting race and I am so proud of these girls." Samantha Wiatrek competed in the high jump at the state meet and brought home 6th place honors in the event. "Sam injured her knee before the regional meet and competed with an injured knee," Coach Tammy Kirchhoff said. "This took a lot of heart – but all the girls ran with heart – it was a great effort and a great year." The Falls City Boys 1600-Meter Relay Team also competed at the state meet and finished in 5th place. Team members are Emil Kroll, Willie Holz, Cody Swierc and Colt Jendrusch. Falls City coaches said the boys did a fantastic job and had a great year.
Falls City’s Colt Jendrusch (right) carries the baton in the 1600-Meter Relay at the state track meet Saturday. The Falls City boys team finished in 5th place. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
BEAVERS FINISH SEASON AS BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS
Falls City’s Colin Dziuk watches the ball bounce off the ground after bunting during the Beavers game against Brackett High School on Friday. Brackett won Friday’s game by a score of 6-4 advancing to the next playoff round. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
The Falls City Beavers ended their season this weekend with two losses to Brackett High School, 7-4 and 6-4. The Beavers ended their season with a loss in the Area round of the playoffs and were Bi-district champions. The team’s overall record was 12-9 (7-3 in district and 2-3 in the playoffs). "We had a great season and I am extremely proud of them," said Coach Joshua Haws. "It is the 1st time in ten years that the Beavers have advanced to the area playoffs. The three seniors (Kyle Perna, Ray Urbanczyk and Ty Moy) all played a big part in our success and they will be missed. Next year’s returners gained some valuable playoff experience and we are expecting big things for next season. We will return seven starters and 11 of the 14 varsity players."
Falls City’s Kyle Johnson beats the throw to first base during Friday’s area playoff game in Bandera. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
Falls City pitcher Luke Swierc tries to pick off a runner leading off first base during the area playoff game in Bandera Friday afternoon. Photo by Joe Baker - Click photo for larger image
Kenedy 7th grade girls dominate in Stockdale tennis tournament Kenedy Middle School student Saren Sutton defeated Lillian Vickery also of Kenedy 8-4 in final competition to win the Gold medal in the 7th Grade Girl’s Singles division. Lillian Vickery earned the Silver medal. Rebecca Brown won her match against Wells of Nixon-Smiley 6-3 taking home the Bronze medal. Also competing in the division were Amanda Escandon and Trina Almanza. At the meet Escandon defeated DeLeon of Nixon-Smiley 6-2, and was defeated by Sutton of Kenedy 6-0. Almanza fell to Wells of Nixon-Smiley 6-3 and was defeated by Scarbrough of Nixon-Smiley 6-4. In the 8th Grade Division, Samuel Serna and Aaron Castillo competed in singles. Serna was overcome by Ruiz of Nixon-Smiley 6-2 and defeated Mejia of Runge 6-4. Serna went on to play in the finals of consolation and was beaten by Robinson of Nixon Smiley 6-3. Perez of Nixon Smiley was the victor over Castillo 6-2 in the first round but Castillo played a close match against Robinson of Nixon-Smiley 6-4. In the 7th Grade Division, James Lopez played against Backer of Stockdale and lost in tie-breaker 7-5. Lopez went on to defeat Holmes of Nixon Smiley 6-0 and losing consolation to Leal of Karnes City 6-3. The tournament was hosted by Stockdale ISD at Seguin’s Starcke Park on April 19th. "All of the athletes demonstrated great sportsmanship and set a high standard in the program," Coach Isaac Alarcon said.
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