S-TJH First in District UIL Meet

The Skidmore-Tynan Junior High school UIL team placed 1st in the District 30-AA meet. Students placing in individual events were:

Number Sense
6th Grade - Catie Alford, 5th
7th Grade - Nathan Magana 2nd, Amelia Lockhart 3rd

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Science
7th Grade - Adrian Castaneda 3rd, Lauren Kaeser 4th

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Spelling
6th Grade - Rebekah Colle 3rd
8th Grade - Nicholas Hughes 1st, Kelsea Tyran 4th

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Impromptu Speaking
7th Grade - Aaron Hughes 2nd, Reid Carrillo 3rd
8th Grade - Zach Mortensen 3rd

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Social Studies
7th Grade - Reid Carrillo 1st, Michael Rutkowski 2nd
8th Grade - Nicholas Hughes 1st, Tyler Fink 4th

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Art
6th Grade - Kyle Gabbert 1st, Alex Rocha 2nd (tie), Mike Huerta 4th
7th Grade - Brittany Herrera 3rd, Cameron Pace 6th
8th Grade - Clarissa Soto 1st, Brandon East 3rd

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Maps, Charts & Graphs
6th Grade - Tony Olivares 1st, Rebekah Colle 2nd, David Reyna 4th
7th Grade - Cameron Pace 4th
8th Grade - Cody Spires 4th, Ryan Martinez 5th

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Dictionary Skills
6th Grade - Kyle Gabbert 2nd, Alex Rocha 4th
7th Grade - Leigh Ledbetter 1st, Nathan Magana 3rd
8th Grade - Mikaila Chambers 1st, Courtney Leonard 2nd, Brandon Medrano 4th

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Modern Oratory
7th Grade - Lauren Ramos 1st
8th Grade - LaVonne Hanson 2nd, Kyle Scotten 5th

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Mathematics
7th Grade - Fred Guajardo 1st, Caleb Davis 3rd
8th Grade - Kelsea Tyran 3rd, Clarissa Soto 3rd (tie)

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Oral Reading
7th Grade - Caleb Davis 1st, Laruen Ramos 2nd
8th Grade - Zach Mortensen 2nd

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Listening Skills
6th Grade - Tony Olivares 1st, Rebekah Colle 4th
7th Grade - Leigh Ledbetter 3rd, Eddie Salas 5th, Nathaniel Serrano 6th
8th Grade - Tyler Fink 2nd, Mikaila Chambers 6th

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Ready Writing
7th Grade - Adam Gonzales 1st
8th Grade - Corinne Ott 2nd, Kelsea Tyran 6th

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Editorial Writing
7th Grade - Amy Berthold 1st, India Aguilar 3rd.

S-T Elementary 1st at District UIL Meet

Skidmore-Tynan Elementary hosted the District 30-AA Elementary UIL Meet on Saturday, December 6th, and captured 1st place with 356 points. Banquete took 2nd place with 288 points and Odem came in 3rd with 271 points. S-T elementary students placed in all but two of twenty one UIL events.

An Awards Assembly will take place after the holidays to recognize the accomplishments of these students. The school faculty and staff are very proud of the students and appreciate the support and encouragement from the parents.

Football All-District Awardees Announced

With Refugio's defeat by Blanco, coach Arroyo can finally release the official 30-AA All-District picks for the 2008 football season.

OFFENSE- FIRST TEAM
Alex Gonzales - Running Back (Unanimous)
Matt Hernandez - Offensive Line

OFFENSE- SECOND TEAM
Robert Brown - Tight End
Taylor Long - Offensive Line

OFFENSE – HONORABLE MENTION
Rudy Hernandez - Quarterback
Jordan Carter - Running Back
Zach Hall - Wide Receiver
Jonathan Murphy - Center

DEFENSE – FIRST TEAM
Zach Petrus - Outside Linebacker
Chris Patrova - Secondary

DEFENSE – SECOND TEAM
Mark Salinas - Defensive Line
Joe Casarez - Inside Linebacker
Zach Hall - Secondary

DEFENSE – HONORABLE MENTION
Chance Schirmer - Defensive Line
John Arrisola - Defensive End
Kevin Shumake - Inside Linebacker
Alejandro Perez - Secondary

SPECIAL TEAMS – FIRST TEAM
Chris Patrova - Returner
Gavin Vandever - Specialist

ACADEMIC ALL DISTRICT – 90 OR ABOVE AVERAGE
John Arrisola
Robert Brown
Connor McCarn
Chris Patrova
Zach Petrus
Sal Soto
Jared Wilkinson

S-TISD Tax Rate Approved

Voters voiced overwhelming support for the proposed S-TISD tax rate in Friday's special election. Ballots cast in favor of the new tax rate totaled 218 to 120 against. Similar measures were defeated in Pettus and Beeville. With approval of the proposed rate, S-TISD will receive an estimated 280,000 in state matching funds and avoid forced budget cuts to programs and personnel.

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Future Bobcat Shines in Pee Wee Football League

It must run in the family. Andrew Casarez, brother of Bobcat varsity fullback and linebacker Joe Manuel Casarez, had a breakout year playing in Beeville's Pop Warner football league. The Skidmore-Tynan 6th grader scored 20 touchdowns and rushed for over 1200 yards – leading the team to the Regional Championships.

Andrew played with Beeville's Mighty Mites his first three years - making the championships each year but not quite claiming the title. In 2007, Andrew played for the Junior Pee Wee team that advanced to the state quarter finals only to lose 8-0 to an Austin team in a hard-fought defensive battle. This year, Andrew's team won the South Texas Pee Wee Championship game against the Corpus Christi Sharks 22-18 in George West. The team advanced to the Regional playoffs where they were defeated 25-23 by the previously unscored-upon North McAllen Chargers. Andrew scored all three touchdowns in the game, one of which was a 90 yard run.

The coaches for the Beeville championship Pee Wee team were: head coach Val Amador, assistant coaches Joe Casarez, Greg Cuevas, Jeremy Cuevas, Ruben Cuevas, Mitch Eliott, Orlando Gonzales, Aldo Morin, Joe Morin, Joe Trevino, and Rico Martinez.

S-T ISD Budget Hinges on Successful Tax Rate Election

Skidmore-Tynan ISD urges voters to vote "Yes" in the December 5th, 2008 Tax Ratification Election. The proposed 16¢ reduction in the debt service tax rate in 2008 combined with a 6¢ increase in the maintenance and operations tax rate will result in an overall 10¢ rate reduction. Voting “Yes” on the tax ratification election equals saying “Yes” to a 10¢ reduction in your tax rate. Taxes for seniors and those with disability exemptions are not affected by the new rate because their tax rate is frozen.

If the Tax Ratification Election fails, the District will lose an estimated 280,000 in state matching funds and be forced to cut budgets, programs, personnel and/or dip into emergency reserves by an estimated $355,000.

Click here to view a statement from S-T ISD Trustees supporting a "Yes" vote in the Tax Rate Election.

Early voting for the December 5th, 2008 Tax Ratification Election continues through December 1st from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the S-TISD Administrative Board Room. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, Friday, December 5th.

Sign Up Now for Annual Alumni Basketball Game

The Alumni Basketball Games will take place Monday, December 22, 2008, starting with the girls game at 6:30pm followed by the boys game. Skidmore-Tynan alumni interested in playing should contact Coach Grimes (361 287-3426 ext. 3017) for the girls and Coach Hesseltine (361 287-3426 ext 3018) for the boys. Alumni must have played at the varsity level to be eligible for the games.

Elementary Second 6 Weeks All-A Honor Roll

1st Grade
Jacob Brown, Avea Gonzales, Noemi Gonzales, Madison Gonzalez, Drayden Haggard, Kiersten Magana, Tres Ortiz, Caleb Vickery, Brandon Aguilar, Alyson Bennett, Conner Favre, Sebastian Menchaca, Taylor Pena, Donovon Perez, Nathaniel Gutierrez, Declan McCarn

2nd Grade
Megan Haggard, Tyler Salinas, Alyssa Arroya, Stephen Moreno, Matthew Nelson, Samuel Benavidez, Matthew Carnes, Madeline Dougherty, Bryan Gonzalez, Monica Landaverde, Kayla Rutkowski, Jesse Sabala

3rd Grade
Timothy Leafty, Katriena Ables, Melanie Wolf

4th Grade
Jonathan Carrillo, Felicia Ortiz, Kylie Wallace, Grace Calvert, Cullen Hughes, Jette Polasek, Cassie Reyna

5th Grade
Juan Luna, Melanie Martinez, Trenton Dragon, Nicholas Rayburn

Submitted my Mich Ortiz.

Ladycats Defeat Falfurrias

The Ladycats beat Falfurrias 51 to 20 Tuesday, November 18th in Falfurrias. "The girls got off to a great start then got a little lazy in the second quarter," said coach Joseph Grimes III. "In the second half they played some great basketball and finished strong. We were able to create 22 turnovers so the girls did a wonderful job of applying pressure on the Falfurrias girls."

Rachel Mengers led the Ladycats in scoring with 12 points, followed by Alexis Schmidt with 11 and Devon Wilder with 7. The Ladycats are now 2 and 0 for the season.

Player    REB AST STL FGM FGA FTM FTA 3PM 3PA TP
R.Mengers  7   1   -   6   8   -   -   -   -  12

A.Schmidt  9   3   2   5  10   -   -   1   3  11

D.Wilder   2   2   -   3   8   1   3   -   1   7

A.Scott    5   2   2   1   4   3   5   -   -   5
C.Vandever 4   3   3   2   3   -   -   -   -   4

S.Gabbert  1   -   2   2   5   -   -   -   -   4

D.A.Wilder 2   1   -   2   2   -   -   -   1   4

J.Pueblo   5   -   1   1   1   -   -   -   -   2

A.White    -   1   1   1   3   -   -   -   -   2

T.Crow     -   2   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -

Totals    35  15  11  22  44   4   8   1   5  51

Score By Quarters  1  2  3  4 Final
Skidmore-Tynan    19  4 17 11 51
Opponent           6  6  2  6 20

JV Score: Skidmore-Tynan 42 Falfurrias 8

Mengers, Wilder Take Top Postseason Volleyball Honors

#7 Rachel Mengers goes for the kill in the Ladycats' Bi-District win over Tidehaven.

Volleyball All-District picks have been announced. Topping the list were Rachel Mengers who was named Offensive Player of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year D"Anne Wilder. Also receiving post-district honors were Kathy Mireles and Devon Wilder - 1st Team All District; Jennifer Pueblo - 2nd Team All District; and Samantha Villegas, Stephanie Leal, and Kathy Acosta - Honorable Mention All District.

Ladycats End Season as Bi-District Champs

The Skidmore-Tynan Ladycat volleyball team went two rounds into the playoffs and end the season as District 30-2A Co-Champions and Bi-District Champs. The Ladycats' record was 18-14 overall and an impressive 9-1 in District. The Ladycats are coached by Judy Whatley along with assistant coach Adrian Pena. Team managers were Cindy Martinez, Kayla Martinez, and Theo Ortiz.

The Bi-District Championship Ladycats are: Samantha Villegas Sr., Kamy Kimball So., Kathy Mireles Jr., Devon Wilder Sr., Stephanie Leal Sr., Rachel Mengers Jr., Kathy Acosta Fr., Jennifer Pueblo Jr., Justin Thomas So., Brittany Garza Fr., and D'Anne Wilder Fr.

Ladycats 15-25, 15-25, 15-25 vs. Freer

Player           ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Kathy Mireles      3    1   12    1    -
Kathy Acosta       1    4    1    1    -
Jennifer Pueblo    -    1    9    -    -
Rachel Mengers     -    2    2    -    1
D'Anne Wilder      -    2    2    5    -
Stephanie Leal     -    -    8    -    -
Samantha Villegas  -    -    5    -    -
Devon Wilder       -    -    2    1    -

Read more about the Freer playoff game in the Bee Picayune story Lady Bucks stop Lady Cats’ season

2008 Football Season Final Stats

Passing         ATT CPT YDS TDS INT YPC
Jake Laster      41  22 291   2   -  13
Rudy Hernandez   29   8 148   2   4  19
Chris Patrova     2   1  19   -   1  19

Receiving       REC YDS TDS YPR
Zach Hall         5 137   2  27
Chris Patrova     8 132   2  16
Adam Perez        8  61   -   8
Rudy Hernandez    2  59   -  30
Sonny Hernandez   2  23   -  11
Alex Gonzales     2  22   -  11
Cody Chambers     2  17   -   9
Joe Casarez       2   7   -   4

ATT: Attempts, CPT: Completed Passes,
YDS: Yards, TDS: Touchdowns, INT: Interceptions
YPC: Yards Per Completion, YPR: Yards Per Reception

TEAM TOTAL PASSING: 458

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS  YPC
Jordan Carter   145 839   4    6
Alex Gonzales    85 464   6    6
Adam Perez       17 161   4   10
Zach Hall        10 105   2   10
Cody Chambers    10  70   1    7
Rudy Hernandez   22  15   -    1
Ty White          2   8   -    4
Sonny Hernandez   3   7   1    2
Gavin Vandever    1   7   -    7
Chris Patrova     2   2   1    2
Jake Laster      22 -35   -   -1

ATT: Attempts, CPT: YDS: Yards Carried, 
TDS: Touchdowns, YPC: Yards Per Carry

TEAM TOTAL RUSHING: 1643

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK  FF  RF BUP  BK
Zach Petrus      19  55   4   -   -   -   -   3  -
Joe Casarez      18 104   3   -   -   3   2   1  1
Zach Hall        17  28   -   4   -   -   -   3  -
Chris Patrova    16  78   -   4   -   -   1   2  -
Kevin Shumake    13  84   3   -   2   2   4   -  1
John Arrisola     8  46   7   -   -   2   -   -  -
Adam Perez        7  40   2   2   -   1   4   -  -
Alejandro Perez   6  45   -   1   -   1   1   3  -
Connor McCarn     6  26   6   -   1   2   -   1  -
Gavin Vandever    6  22   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Alex Gonzales     6  18   -   -   1   -   -   -  2
Chance Schirmer   4  23   4   -   -   1   1   -  -
J.D. White        3  19   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Mark Salinas      2  26   -   -   -   -   1   -  -
Jared Wilkinson   2   9   -   -   -   1   -   -  -
Cody Chambers     2   7   -   -   -   1   -   -  -
Taylor Long       1  16   -   -   -   1   1   -  -
Eric Campos       1   7   1   -   -   -   -   -  -
Rudy Hernandez    1   5   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Jordan Carter     1   3   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Derek Boggess     1   2   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Jonathan Murphey  1   1   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Ty White          -   3   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Sonny Hernandez   -   2   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Kevin Ramos       -   2   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Matt Hernandez    -   2   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Sal Soto          -   1   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Robert Brown      -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Woody Herrera     -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  -
Jose Molina       -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  -

SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles,
TFL: Tackle for Loss, INT: Interception, SCK: Sack,
FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumble Recoveries,
BUP: Broken Up Passes, BK: Blocked Kicks

Sports Pics - Bobcats vs. Odem Owls

QB Rudy Hernandez takes evasive action as he looks for a receiver in Friday's season-ending game vs. Odem. Click here for photos from the Odem football game.

The Bobcat football season came to a close Friday as the Bobcats fell 32-2 to the Odem Owls. District 30-2A will be represented by Refugio, Banquete, and Odem in the playoffs.

Passing         ATT CPT TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    6   2   -   1  30

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Adam Perez        1  33   -  33
Sonny Hernandez   1   4   -   6

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Alex Gonzales    11  64   -  49
Jordan Carter    10  15   -   8
Adam Perez        1   9   -   9
Zach Hall         1   -   -   -
Rudy Hernandez    6  -2   -   4

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Joe Casarez       3   9   1   -   -
Chris Patrova     2  10   -   -   -
Zach Petrus       2   7   1   -   -
Zach Hall         2   4   -   -   -
Eric Campos       1   3   1   -   -
J.D. White        1   3   -   -   -
Gavin Vandever    1   1   -   -   -
Kevin Shumake     -   8   -   -   -
John Arrisola     -   7   1   -   -
Adam Perez        -   5   -   -   -
Mark Salinas      -   4   1   -   -
Alejandro Perez   -   4   -   -   -
Connor McCarn     -   3   2   -   -
Jared Wilkinson   -   3   -   -   -
Chance Schirmer   -   3   -   -   -
Ty White          -   2   -   -   -
Kevin Ramos       -   1   -   -   -

Fumble Recoveries
Kevin Shumake 2, Chris Patrova 1
Chance Schirmer 1
Forced Fumbles
John Arrisola 1, Alejandro Perez 1
Broken Up Passes
Alejandro Perez 1
Blocked Kicks
Joe Casarez 1

Ladycats Soundly Defeat Tidehaven in Bi-District Playoff

Mr. Hall laughs as Devon Wilder and Justine Thomas celebrate Tuesday's victory over Tidehaven. Click here for more photos of the Tidehaven playoff game..

It took just three quick games for the Skidmore-Tynan Ladycats to knock Tidehaven out of the playoffs. The Ladycats now advance to the Area Playoffs vs. Freer, Saturday November 8, at 6:00 p.m. in Orange Grove.

Ladycats 25-20, 25-15, 25-19 vs. Tidehaven 

Player           ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Kathy Mireles      3    2    -    -    -
Rachel Mengers     2    13   -    -    -
Kathy Acosta       2    6    2    -    -
D'Anne Wilder      2    2    -   10    -
Jennifer Pueblo    -    3    3    -    -
Devon Wilder       -    3    -   13    -
Stephanie Leal     -    -    2    -    -
Samantha Villegas  -    -    -    -    -
Justine Thomas     -    -    -    -    -
Brittany Garza     -    -    -    -    -

Overall Record: 18-13

Voters Choose S-TISD Trustees

The unofficial results of the S-TISD school board election were announced late Tuesday evening. Pending confirmation of the vote totals, challenger James Bennett will join reelected candidates Rick Olivares and Ken Haggard at the board table. Vote totals follow:

418 James Bennett
358 Ken Haggard
297 Rick Olivares
293 Mattie Hicks
247 Karlos Alvarado

The newly elected trustees will be sworn in at the November 17th school board meeting.

Sports Pics - Football vs. Refugio

Alex Gonzales clears a path for Jordan Carter. Click here for more photos of Fridays football game vs. Refugio.

The Bobcats went up against Refugio - recently ranked 1st in State among 2A teams - and put up a good fight in a clearly mismatched gridiron contest. Refugio racked up 42 points in the first half of the game before allowing the second team to take over. Adam Perez put the Cats on the board in the third quarter, followed by an extra point kick by Gavin Vandever. Final score: Refugio 42, Skidmore-Tynan 7.

Passing         ATT CPT TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    7   -   -   3   -

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Alex Gonzales    14  86   -  14
Jordan Carter    17  40   -  16
Adam Perez        3  12   1   5
Gavin Vandever    1   7   -   7
Rudy Hernandez    2   1   -   6
Sonny Hernandez   1  -5   -  -5

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Zach Petrus       6   9   -   -   -
Gavin Vandever    2   6   -   -   -
Chris Patrova     2   6   -   -   -
John Arrisola     2   3   1   -   -
Connor McCarn     1   5   1   -   -
Derek Boggess     1   2   -   -   -
Joe Casarez       -  10   -   -   -
J.D. White        -   5   -   -   -
Alejandro Perez   -   3   -   -   -
Adam Perez        -   2   -   1   -
Kevin Shumake     -   1   -   -   -
Jared Wilkinson   -   1   -   -   -
Chance Schirmer   -   1   -   -   -

Point after TD
Gavin Vandever 1

Ladycats to Face Tigerettes in Volleyball Playoffs

The Skidmore-Tynan Ladycats will face the Tidehaven Tigerettes in the first round of the girls Volleyball playoffs. The Bi-District match is scheduled Tuesday, November 4th, at 7:30 p.m. at Ingleside High School

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Annual Fall Fest Fun for All

The three little pigs (Derek Boggess, Ty White, and Sterling McHorse) beat a hasty retreat from the witness stand during the 2008 Fall Fest production of "Big Bad."

The S-T ISD Elementary and High School Fall Festival was held Saturday, October 25th. The annual celebration is always well attended and this year was no exception. Click here for Fall Fest photos.

Sports Pics - Volleyball vs. Taft

D'Anne Wilder goes for the kill in Tuesday's District 1st place tiebreaker vs. Taft. Click here for more photos from the Taft volleyball game.

The Ladycats traveled to Odem Tuesday to battle the Taft Lady Greyhounds for the District 1st Place title. Though Taft prevailed 3 games to 1, the Ladycats still have lots of playoff action ahead of them, starting with Saturday's playoff warm-up vs. Yorktown at 4:00 p.m. in Skidmore.

Ladycats 24-26, 25-22, 19-25, 19-25 vs. Taft 

Player           ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Rachel Mengers     2   18    4    -    1
Devon Wilder       2    7    6    9    -
Kathy Acosta       2    3    5    -    -
Jennifer Pueblo    -    5    3    -    -
D'Anne Wilder      -    3    -   17    -
Samantha Villegas  -    -    8    -    -
Stephanie Leal     -    -    2    -    -
Kathy Mireles      -    -    -    -    -
Justine Thomas     -    -    -    -    -
Brittany Garza     -    -    -    -    -

Overall Record: 17-12

Ladycats 25-21, 25-15, 25-16 vs. Bloomington

Player           ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Brittany Garza     5    -    -    -    -
Rachel Mengers     4   12    2    -    -
Devon Wilder       4    3    6    -    -
D'Anne Wilder      2    2   11    -    -
Kathy Mireles      -    -    9    -    -
Stephanie Leal     -    -    5    -    -
Samantha Villegas  -    -    4    -    -
Jennifer Pueblo    -    -    2    -    -
Kathy Acosta       -    -    -    -    -
Justine Thomas     -    -    -    -    -

Pueblo - Ortiz Advance to Regional Cross Country Meet

"Everybody did a great job of competing in the District Meet," reports S-T ISD Cross Country running coach Joseph Grimes, III. "Jennifer and Theo had great finishes to advance to the Regional Meet." The District Meet was held Wednesday, October 29th, in Victoria. The Regional Meet will be held in San Antonio on Saturday, November 8th, at Brooks City Base.

District 30-AA Cross Country Meet Results

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Varsity Boys
Theo Ortiz, 8th, 18:00
Kevin Ramoz, 24th, 21:35
Cody Chambers, 28th, 25:35

Varsity Girls
Jennifer Pueblo, 10th, 13:12
Samantha Minter, 20th, 14:42
Andria Gonzales, 26th, 15:08
Tabatha Crow, 31st, 16:19

JV Boys
Travis Weaver, 3rd, 25:41
Juan Trevino, 6th, 26:44
Thomas Hinkel, 7th, 27:14

Jr. High Boys
Jeffery Ortiz, 2nd, 11:30
David Ramirez, 20th, 16:38

Sports Pics - Football vs. Bloomington

Chris Patrova returns a kickoff for a touchdown. Click here for more photos from the Bloomington football game.

The Bobcats traveled to Bloomington Friday night and returned home with another District win under their belts. The Cats defeated Bloomington 21-14 and are now 2-1 in District competition. Up next, Refugio on Halloween night as the Bobcats play the final home game of the season.

Passing         ATT CPT TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    5   1   -   -   -
Chris Patrova     1   -   -   1   -

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Adam Perez        1   -   -   -

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Jordan Carter    20 111   -  23
Zach Hall         4  60   1  29
Alex Gonzales     7  32   -  12
Rudy Hernandez    5  17   -   8
Adam Perez        1   6   1   6
Chris Patrova     1  -3   -  -3

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Joe Casarez       6  13   -   -   -
Zach Hall         4   2   -   -   -
J.D. White        2   7   -   -   -
Alex Gonzales     2   3   -   -   -
Gavin Vandever    2   3   -   -   -
Chris Patrova     1   5   -   1   -
Zach Petrus       -   9   -   -   -
Alejandro Perez   -   8   -   -   -
John Arrisola     -   4   -   -   -
Kevin Shumake     -   3   -   -   -
Adam Perez        -   3   -   -   -
Connor McCarn     -   3   -   -   -
Mark Salinas      -   2   1   -   -
Matt Hernandez    -   1   -   -   -
Chance Schirmer   -   1   -   -   -

Fumble Recoveries
Mark Salinas 1
Forced Fumbles
Taylor Long 1
Broken Up Passes
Zach Hall 1, Chris Patrova 1, 
Alejandro Perez 1, Joe Casarez 1

Dittmer Named South Texas Distinguished Scholar

Seventeen year-old Skidmore-Tynan student Devon Dittmer was named a Caller-Times South Texas Distinguished Scholar in Career and Technology. Dittmer's entrepreneurial spirit played a big part in receiving the award. Read more in the Corpus Christi Caller.com story Student became his own boss, and Teens get ahead with motivation, innovation.

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Gonzales Kickoff Return added to YouNewsTV

Alex Gonzales' 85 yard kickoff return and touchdown has been added to the the KIII YouNewsTV site. Click here to view the video on YouNewsTV.

Sports Pics - Football vs. Banquete

Alex Gonzales and Joe Casarez block a Banquete point-after attempt. Photo by Arthur Robinson. Click here for more S-T vs. Banquete photos courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

The Banquete Bulldogs effectively shut down the Bobcat running game Friday in their 38-18 win over the Bobcats. Alex Gonzales put the Cats on the board in 2nd half with an 85 yard kickoff return. Chris Patrova followed Gonzales' lead with a 95 yard return of his own, then pulled in a Rudy Hernandez pass to score a second touchdown for the Cats.

Elsewhere in the District, Taft defeated Bloomington 27-14 and Refugio put the hurt to Odem 42-6.

Passing         ATT CPT TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    3   4   1   -  54

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Alex Gonzales     5  27   1  17
Jordan Carter    16  24   -  18

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Chris Patrova     2  57   1  54
Alex Gonzales     1  18   -   -

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Chris Patrova     3  10   -   -   -
Adam Perez        3   5   -   -   -
Alejandro Perez   3   4   -   -   -
Zach Hall         2   4   -   -   -
Zach Petrus       2   3   -   -   -
John Arrisola     1   4   1   -   -
Jared Wilkinson   1   1   -   -   -
Connor McCarn     1   1   -   -   -
Joe Casarez       -  13   -   -   -
Kevin Shumake     -   6   -   -   -
J.D. White        -   4   -   -   -
Mark Salinas      -   4   -   -   -
Taylor Long       -   4   -   -   -
Chance Schirmer   -   3   -   -   -
Gavin Vandever    -   2   -   -   -
Eric Campos       -   2   -   -   -

Forced Fumbles
Adam Perez
Broken Up Passes
Zach Hall 1, Zach Petrus 1

S-T Cross Country Team Prepares for District Meet

The Skidmore-Tynan Cross Country team has been hard at it competing in several recent meets. Coach Joseph Grimes reports "The kids are still working hard preparing themselves for the district meet which will be on Tuesday (Junior High) and Wednesday October 28-29, 2008 at Riverside Park in Victoria."

Rockport Fulton Meet – October 18, 2008

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Varsity Girls
Jennifer Pueblo 52nd, 15:23
Tabatha Crow 67th, 17:15
Varsity Boys
Theo Ortiz 21st, 18:30
Kevin Ramoz 65th, 21:44
Jr. High Boys
Jeffery Ortiz 10th, 13:21

Poth Meet – October 11, 2008

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Varsity Girls
Tiffany Adames 72nd, 15:53
Samantha Minter 81st, 16:07
Tabatha Crow 108th, 17:21
Varsity Boys
Theo Ortiz 43rd, 19:01
Kevin Ramoz 107th, 22:34

Port Aransas Meet – September 27, 2008

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Varsity Girls
Jennifer Pueblo 24th, 15:04
Samantha Minter 30th, 15:27
Tabatha Crow 33rd, 16:21
Andria Gonzales 37th, 17:26
Varsity Boys
Theo Ortiz 9th, 19:24
Kevin Ramos 22nd, 22:08
Jr. High Girls
Tiffany Joslin 42nd, 20:53
Jr. High Boys
Jeffery Ortiz 5th, 13:17

Ladycats Clinch Playoff Spot

The Skidmore-Tynan Ladycat volleyball team defeated Refugio in 3 games Tuesday to guarantee a spot in the post-season playoffs for the first time since 1999. The Ladycats are now 6-1 in District and tied for 1st place. The Ladycats' last home game of the season is Friday against Banquete at 5:00 p.m.

Ladycats 3-0 vs. Refugio, 25-21, 25-15, 25-21
Player           ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Jennifer Pueblo   3    4    5    -    -
Rachel Mengers    -   11    2    -    -
Devon Wilder      -    2    -    8    -
Stephanie Leal    -    -    7    -    -
Kathy Mireles     -    -    6    -    -
Samantha Villegas -    -    6    -    -
D'Anne Wilder     -    -    3    8    -
Kathy Acosta      -    -    2    -    -

JV Game: Refugio 3-0 over S-T.
Freshman Game: S-T 3-0 over Refugio.
The Freshman Ladycats are undefeated in 
District with one game to go.

Bee Picayune Recaps S-T vs. Taft Homecoming

The Beeville Bee Picayune's new website MySouTex.com has posted photos and video from Friday's S-T Homecoming game. Click here for video and photos courtesy of mysoutex.com.

Porter Crowned Miss Western Week

Congratulations to Skidmore-Tynan's Allison Porter who was recently named Miss Western Week 2009. Miss Porter earned the title at the Saturday, October 11 pageant at A.C. Jones High School Auditorium in Beeville. The annual event is sponsored by the Beeville Rotary Club.

Congratulations also to Skidmore-Tynan's Courtney Leonard who was 1st runner up in the Miss Teen Western Week competition. Click here for more Western Week pageant photos courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography. For more information and contestant photos, visit misswesternweek.org.

S-T Students Visit Local Head Start

High School students from left to right: Jordan Carter, Joe Manuel Casarez, Alejandro Perez, Alex Gonzales, Kristen Gonzales, Alexis White, Victoria Lopez, and Mark Salinas.

Eight high school students visited Skidmore's Head Start campus Friday as part of Homecoming week. The group included band members, cheerleaders, and football players. All had a great time as the students passed out goodie bags and played games with the kids. Mrs. Perez and Mrs. Aguilar's class presented the students with a sign wishing the football team good luck. -- Submitted by Terri Gonzales.

Elementary All A Honor Roll

First Grade
Nathaniel Gutierrez, Serena Holl, Jacob Brown, Alissa Garcia, Clayton Garza, Avea Gonzales, Madison Gonzalez, Drayden Haggard, Kiersten Magana, Tres Ortiz, Caleb Vickery, Brandon Aguilar, Alyson Bennett, Conner Favre, Jacob Gutierrez, Sebastian Menchaca, Taylor Pena, Donovon Perez

Second Grade
Alyssa Arroyo, Stephen Moreno, Matthew Nelson, Megan Haggard, Tyler Salinas, Cole Terry, Samuel Benavidez, Madeline Dougherty, Bryan Gonzalez, Kayla Rutkowski, Tyler Bleidbrey, Samantha Crawley, JT Edmiston, Ashley Gallegos, Bethany Keener, Amber Puente, Jesse Sabala

Third Grade
Katriena Ables, Kennon Wishert, Tristan Benavides, McKayla Rocha, Melanie Wolf, Timothy Leafty

Fourth Grade
Jonathan Carrillo, Felicia Ortiz, Allyson Ruiz, Kylie Wallace, Mikayla Barnett, Vincent Flores, Grace Calvert, Cullen Hughes, Aaron Laster, Jette Polasek, Cassie Reyna

Fifth Grade
Andrew Lockhart, Juan Luna, TrentonDragon, Melanie Martinez, Nicholas Rayburn, Sarah Colle, Gabby Gonzalez

Hall Game-Saver added to YouNewsTV

Friday's homecoming night game-saving interception by Zach Hall has been added to the the KIII YouNewsTV site. Click here to view the video on YouNewsTV.

Bobcats Win District Opener vs Taft

Alex Gonzales coasts into the end zone untouched. Click here for photos of the Taft game and pep rally.

The Bobcats defeated the Taft Greyhounds 22-15 in Friday's District opener. Jordan Carter led the Bobcat offense with a whopping 186 yards carried on 25 attempts and 1 touchdown. Also scoring TDs were Alex Gonzales and Chris Patrova who snagged an endzone pass by QB Rudy Hernandez.

Passing         CPT ATT YDS TD  INT
Rudy Hernandez   2   5  19   1   -

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Jordan Carter   25  186  1  36
Alex Gonzales    5   19  1  19
Adam Perez       2    9  -   6
Rudy Hernandez   5   18  -  12

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Chris Patrova    2  36   1  19

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Zach Petrus      3   3   1   -   -
Chris Patrova    1  10   -   -   -
Joe Casarez      1   9   -   -   -
Adam Perez       1   6   -   -   -
Kevin Shumake    1   5   3   -   1
John Arrisola    1   4   3   -   -
Zach Hall        1   2   -   2   -
Alejandro Perez  1   2   -   -   -
Connor McCarn    -   5   1   -   -
Alex Gonzales    -   5   -   -   -
Taylor Long      -   2   -   -   -

Field Goals
Gavin Vandever 1
Points After TD
Gavin Vandever 2, Alex Gonzales 2
Fumble Recoveries
Joe Casarez 1
Forced Fumbles
Joe Casarez 1
Broken Up Passes
Zach Hall 1, Zach Petrus 1, Chris Patrova 1

QB Rudy Hernandez connects with receiver Chris Patrova under heavy coverage to score a Bobcat touchdown.

Skidmore Signal Hot Off the Press

I have begun distributing a limited number of Skidmore Signal newsletters at Papa's Market. Look for them in the display to the right of the door as you exit the store. Subscribers should have received their copy earlier this week.

In this issue: Information on the early voting schedule for this year's school board election, Lions Club punt, pass & kick winners, football stats, sports photos, the redneck palm pilot, and "A Close Shave" by Edwin Wallek, Jr.

Subscriptions are $15 for 12 issues delivered to your mailbox. Send payment to Skidmore Signal, P.O. Box 556, Skidmore, Texas 78389

S-TISD Celebrates Homecoming

Mr. Garcia assists in the annual lighting of the S-T. Click here for more S-T Lighting Ceremony photos (look under 2008 Bobcat Football).

Homecoming week festivities at S-T ISD are well underway as Friday's first District football game vs. Taft approaches. One of the highlights of homecoming week is the "Lighting of the S-T" at Bobcat Stadium. The event is made possible each year by Mr. Garcia's agricultural science students who are responsible for construction of the giant S-T.

Festivities continue right up to game time with recognition of "The Greats of the Eights" in which alumni from each graduating class ending in "8" receive free admission to Friday's game (plus one guest).

Special recognition will be given to the Skidmore-Tynan ISD's very first graduating class of 1948-09, members of which included: J.C. Beyer, Judy Beyer, Alvin Boldt, Melba Bremer, Annie Mae Doubrava, James Duge, Lucille Finke, Joyce Gregorczyk, Leona Lamprecht, Maurine Mattingly, G.A. Neill, Bill Ross, and Don Rylant.


The cheerleaders were out earlier this week decorating area businesses.

Sports Pics - Volleyball vs Bloomington

Rachel Mengers blocks a Bloomington spike attempt. Click here for more Ladycat vs. Bloomington photos.

The Ladycats improved to 4-1 in District competition with Tuesday's win over Bloomington. Coaches Whatley and Pena invite you to Fridays big game where the Ladycats hope to even the score with 5-0 Taft.

Ladycats 3-1 vs. Bloomington, 25-14, 12-25, 25-12, 25-8
Player           ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Kathy Mireles     9    -    7    -    -
Rachel Mengers    3   10    -    -    1
Jennifer Pueblo   3    4   15    -    -
Devon Wilder      2    2    -   17    -
D'Anne Wilder     -    2    -    6    -
Samantha Villegas -    -    5    -    -
Stephanie Leal    -    -    4    -    -
Kathy Acosta      -    -    2    -    -

JV Game: S-T 2-0 over Bloomington (26-24, 25-19)
Freshman Game: S-T 2-0 over Bloomington(25-4, 25-20)

Ladycats 3-0 vs. Premont 25-8, 25-8, 25-7
Player           ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Brittany Garza    9    -    2    -    -
Justine Thomas    4    2    -    -    2
Rachel Mengers    3    4    -    -    -
Jennifer Pueblo   3    -    -    -    -
Kathy Acosta      3    2    -    -    -
Kathy Mireles     2    2    -    -    -
D'Anne Wilder     -    3    -    5    -
Devon Wilder      -    3    -    8    -

Class of 1948-49 Invited to Homecoming for "Greats of the Eights" Celebration

The Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District will celebrate 60 years of existence during Homecoming week, ending with the football game against Taft on October 10, 2008. In celebration of its first 60 years, the District would like to recognize the “Greats of The Eights”.

In looking back over the years, S-TISD has seen many great students go through its system. That is why we are inviting the community and all grads to come and celebrate 60 years in our pregame activities which will include recognizing those students who graduated in 1948, 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998 and 2008. If you graduated in one of the “Greats of the Eights” years your admission into the game will be free as well as 2 additional family members. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US, not just the “eights!”

A SPECIAL INVITATION GOES TO THE FIRST GRADUATING CLASS FROM THE 1948-49 SCHOOL YEAR!

We welcome any group who would like to gather before or after the game and visit about the old times. Please inform the school district if your group would like a place to visit before or after the game.

S-TISD appreciates graduates who have placed their confidence in our school and have been loyal to their alma mater. Please let us take this special time to pay tribute to your part in the District’s success.

If you have any requests for special accommodations or if your class wishes to have a special seating area at the ballgame, please contact Dr. Brett Belmarez at 361-287-3426.

Vote Carter in Caller.com Poll

Jordan Carter was nominated for defensive player of the week in the Caller-Times' weekly online high school football poll. Click here cast your vote for Jordan. -- Thanks to Jennie Vandever for the heads-up on the poll.

Tynan 58th Annual Fall Feast

The Tynan Recreation Club will hold its 58th Annual Fall Feast and 8th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off on October 11, 2008.

The Cook-Off is sanctioned by IBCA and will consist of four categories: Brisket, Chicken, Pork Spareribs, and Dessert Pie. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and in each category and Grand Champion. Jackpot Beans has been added as a Special Category. Proceeds of the Cook-Off will benefit the Bee County Jr. Livestock Show.

Barbecue Brisket, potato salad, beans, and all the trimmings will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Prices are $6.00 for adults; children 5 to 12 are $2.00, and children under 5 are free. A dance from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight will follow the Cook-Off with entertainment provided by Tumble Dry Low. Doors for the dance will open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be $5.00 for sixteen and up. Fifteen and under are free with their parents.

Sports Pics - Bobcats vs Eagles

Jordan Carter breaks away to score a touchdown in Friday's game versus Woodsboro. Click here for more photos from the Woodsboro game.

The Bobcats looked sharp in their last two games. After defeating Pettus 59-12 last week, the Cats earned a 41-21 win over the Woodsboro Eagles Friday night. Alex Gonzales, Zach Hall, and Jordan Carter each contributed two TDs with Jake Laster and Gavin Vandever scoring in point-after attempts.

Elsewhere in the District: Refugio 56-9 over Edna, Goliad 33-14 over Odem, Van Vleck 43-14 over Bloomington, and Vanderbilt Industrial 43-0 over Taft.

Passing         CPT ATT YDS TD  INT
Jake Laster      3   4   90  2   -

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Jordan Carter   15  161  2   51
Alex Gonzales    8  101  2   38
Sonny Hernandez  1   6   -   6
Chris Patrova    1   5   -   -
Jake Laster      1   1   -   5

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Zach Hall        3   90  2   41

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Zach Hall        7   5   -   -   -
Joe Casarez      3  15   2   -   -
Kevin Shumake    2   9   -   -   -
Zach Petrus      2   8   -   -   -
Chance Schirmer  2   3   4   -   -
Adam Perez       2   3   2   -   -
John Arrisola    1   6   1   -   -
Alejandro Perez  1   5   -   1   -
Mark Salinas     1   2   -   -   -
Connor McCarn    1   1   1   -   -
Rudy Hernandez   1   -   -   -   -
Jonathan Murphey 1   -   -   -   -
Chris Patrova    -   5   -   -   -
Taylor Long      -   4   -   -   -
Gavin Vandever   -   2   -   -   -
Jake Laster      -   1   -   -   -
Jared Wilkinson  -   1   -   -   -
Ty White         -   1   -   -   -
Matt Hernandez   -   1   -   -   -

Blocked Kicks
Kevin Shumake - 1

The Bobcat cheerleaders demonstrate the "Titanic" in a complicated game of Simon Says at Friday's pep rally.


I'm not sure what the "Star Squad" is, but these girls are certainly energetic - and Amador Ramirez is their leader.