Boys Relay Team Dominates at Karnes City Meet

Cory Markham widens the Bobcat lead. Photo by Arthur Robinson. Click here for more Karnes City Relays photos courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

The Signal thanks Coach Anthony "Papa" Ray for sharing the results of the Saturday, March 29, Karnes City Badger Relays. The Varsity Boys Relay Team took 1st place in both the 400m and 800m relays.

Varsity Boys Results
Discus: 4th - Cory Markham 125’9”
400 M Relay: 1st - Carter, Isaacks, Markham, Chambers 44.80
800 M Relay: 1st - Carter, Issacks, Chambers, Markham 1:33.78
200 M Dash: 1st - Cody Chambers 23.62
200 M Dash: 4th - Jordan Carter 23.81
200 M Dash: 5th - Adam Perez 24.32

Varsity Girls Results
Shot Putt: 3rd - Liz Torres 34’7”
Shot Putt: 4th - Kathy Mireles 30’2”
800 M Relay: 5th - Acosta, Gabbert, Boscamp, Adkison 1:57.16

J.V. Boys Results
400 M Relay: 1st - Gonzales, Perez, Maciel, Hall 47.79
100 M Dash: 1st - Adam Perez 12.01
100 M Dash: 2nd - Zach Hall 12.42
800 M Relay: 1st - Perez, Gonzales, Hall, Maciel 1:39.87

J.V. Girls Results
100 M Dash: 5th - Antonette Ray 14.77
400 M Run: 1st - Alexis White 1:07.95
200 M Dash: 6th - Celina Acosta 31.12

S-T ISD will host the District 31-2A meet Wednesday and Thursday, April 2-3.

Stroman First at Science Fair

S-T ISD fourth grader Kati Stroman earned 1st place in the annual S-T ISD Science Fair. MySouTex.com has the story: 82 Skidmore-Tynan students enter projects in annual competition

Ingleside Track Meet Results

Varsity Boys
Discus: 6th - Cory Markham 126’4”
100 Dash: 5th - Jordan Carter 11.24
800 Relay: 1st - Perez, Issacks, Markham, Chambers 1:33.24
200 Dash: 5th - Cody Chambers 23.84

Varsity Girls
Shot Put: 6th - Liz Torres 33’ 3”
Discus: 6th - Alex Gonzalez 85’ 10”
400 Relay: 4th - White, Gabbert, Boscamp, Adkison 54.49
100 Dash: 2nd - Simon Adkison 13.37
800 Relay: 3rd - Acosta, Gabbert, Boscamp, Adkison 1:56.62

JV Boys
800 Relay: 3rd - Salinas, Perez, Maciel, Hall 1:40.05
200 Dash: 3rd - Jonas Salinas 24.96

JV Girls
100 Dash: 2nd - Antoinette Ray 14.34
400 Dash: 4th - Alexis White 1:13.25
200 Dash: 6th - Antoinette Ray 30.46

Submitted by coach Joseph Grimes III.

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S-T Concert Band Shows Marked Improvement at Competition

The Skidmore-Tynan Battling Bobcat Band, under the direction of Homer Yzaguirre, traveled just down the road to Sinton to participate in the Regional competition Wednesday, March 12. The band received a II rating - a considerable improvement over the IV they received at the same competition in 2007. Said S-T ISD Superintendant Dr. Brett Belmarez,"This improvement has given Mr. Yszguirre and the band a great building block and sense of renewed pride."

Bobcat Relays Results

Better late than never, come the results of the Bobcat Relays, hosted at S-T ISD's Bobcat Stadium on March 7, 2008.

Varsity Boys
Discus: 2nd Place - Cory Markham 139'9
400m Relay: 3rd Place - Jordan Carter, Clint Isaacks, Cory Markham, Adam Perez 44.75
800m Relay: 1st Place - Jordan Carter, Adam Perez, Maciel, Cody Chambers 1:33:02
200m Dash: 3rd Place - Cody Chambers 23.28

Varsity Girls
High Jump: 5th Place - Rachel Mengers 4’8
Discus: 4th Place - Alex Gonzalez 92’3
Shot Put: 2nd Place - Liz Torres 35’8 ¼
400 Relay: 4th Place - Antoinette Ray, Sagan Gabbert, Amanda Boscamp, and Simone Adkison 54.61
800 Relay: 2nd Place - Celina Acosta, Sagan Gabbert, Amanda Boscamp, and Simone Adkison 1:57.38
100m Dash: 3rd Place - Simon Adkison 13.71
100m Dash: 6th Place - Amanda Boscamp 13.99

How to Shut Off Your Gas in an Emergency

• Know where your gas meter is before an emergency occurs.
• Have a wrench stored in a specific location where it will be available.
• If you smell or hear gas escaping after a storm or any emergency, turn off your gas at the meter as shown.
• Use a crescent wrench and give it a quarter turn in either direction so that it runs crosswise on the pipe. The line is now closed.

Keep your eyebrows: Remember that turning off the gas at the meter does not mean there is no gas remaining in the line to your home. Allow time for the remaining gas to be bled off by a stove or pilot light before commencing repairs. If in doubt, call a professional.

Sports Pics - Baseball vs Aransas Pass

He's out! Chris Patrova applies the tag in Monday's afternoon baseball game vs. Aransas Pass. Click here for more Aransas Pass baseball photos courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

Sports Pics - Baseball vs Odem

Infielders Chris Patrova, Ricky Gutierrez, Richard Torres, and Noel Solis, meet pitcher Darby House on the mound. Photo by Arthur Robinson. Click here for more photos of the Bobcats vs. the Owls, courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

Schmidt Honored by Texas Coaches Association

Congratulations to Alexis Schmidt who was recently named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) 2007 – 2008 All-Region Team.

Reward Offered for Lost Dog

The owner is offering a $100 reward for the return of a one-year-old pug named "Freak." He was last seen March 8, 2008 on FM 1349. He has two scars on right side of body. Please call (361) 597-7096 if you've seen this missing dog.

Bobcats 4th at Ingleside Tourney

Leading the team in batting, Ricky Gutierrez and Zach Petrus were named All-Tourney.

The Bobcat baseball squad traveled to Ingleside Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 6-8, to compete in the annual Mustang baseball tournament. The Cats defeated a tough San Diego squad 5-3 on Thursday to advance in the winners bracket, then fell to Ingleside 3-0 in game two on Friday. Game three saw the Cats matched up against District rival Odem for the 3rd Place trophy. Despite loading the bases in early innings, the Bobcats were unable to score until late in the game after the Owls had built a commanding lead. The Owls prevailed 12-4. We predict the results of Friday's District matchup will be much less one-sided. Click here for more photos of the Ingleside baseball tournament.

Patrova-Petrus Place 1st at Tennis Tourney

The dynamic doubles duo of Chris Patrova and Zach Petrus battled all the way to the finals to win the Friday, March 7, 2008, Bishop tennis tournament in Kingsville, Texas. The pair defeated 4 other doubles teams, some from 3A and 4A schools, to claim the win.

Bobcats 3rd at Odem Track Meet

In the "better late than never" side of the news, Skidmore-Tynan competed in the February 16, 2008, Odem Owls Relays. Skidmore-Tynan results follow:

Varsity Boys
800m Relay: 1st Place - Jordan Carter, Adam Perez, Maciel, Cody Chambers 1:34:55
400m Relay: 3rd Place - Jordan Carter, Clint Isaacks, Cory Markham, Adam Perez 45.35
400m Dash: 4th Place - Cody Chambers 54.14
200m Dash: 1st Place - Cody Chambers 23.87
200m Dash: 3rd Place - Adam Perez 23.99
200m Dash: 6th Place - Jordan Carter 24.71
100m Dash: 2nd Place - Jordan Carter 11.48
Discus: 2nd Place - Cory Markham 117' 6"
Discus: 4th Place - David Flores 103' 9"

The varsity boys placed 3rd overall in the meet.

Varsity Girls
400m Dash: 6th Place - Simone Adkison 13.51
200m Dash: 6th Place - Simone Adkison 29.76
Shot Put: Elizabeth Torres 34' 11.5"
Shot Put: Morales 32' 6"

Junior Varsity Boys
1600m Run: 1st Place - Ortiz 5:34.34
800m Relay: 3rd Place - Skidmore 1:42.78
100m Dash: 4th Place - Gonzales 11.77
800m Run: 5th Place - Ortiz 2:19.72

GP Wildcat Relays Results

Skidmore-Tynan athletes competed in the Gregory Portland Wildcat Relays on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Results follow:

Varsity Boys
800m Relay: 2nd Place, Skidmore-Tynan 1:33:1
200m Dash: 3rd Place, Cody Chambers 22.75

Varsity Girls
400m Relay: 5th Place, Courtney Vandever, Sagan Gabbert, Amanda Boscamp, and Simone Adkison 54.06
800m Relay: 6th Place, Courtney Vandever, Alexis White, Amanda Boscamp, and Simone Adkison 1:57.04
Shot Put: 6th Place, Kathy Mireles 32’6 ¾”

Junior Varsity Boys
200m Dash: 5th Place, Jonas Salinas 24.73

Junior Varsity Girls
200m Dash: 5th place, Celina Acosta 29.34

Sports Pics - Baseball vs Three Rivers Bulldogs

Varsity Bobcat Jose Lopez dives safely back to first base on a Three Rivers pick-off attempt. Click here for more Three Rivers baseball photos courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

The Bobcats defeated Three Rivers 8-4 in the opening District game of the season. Pitcher Ricky Gutierrez went the distance, earning a win for the Bobcat squad. Bee-Picayune sports writer Bruce Harper covered the game; read more in Bobcats blow past Bulldogs.

Lopez National Science Merit Award Winner

S-T ISD Junior High student Kevin Lopez was named the National Science Merit Award Winner by the United Sates Achievement Academy. He was nominated by S-T JH teacher Amanda Stafford for his excellent work in the subject of science.

Support Junior High Rummage Sale

The S-T ISD Junior High V.I.P.S. organization is holding a rummage sale Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the school cafetorium. The sale will benefit the Junior High student body.

Donations Needed: Jump start your spring cleaning by donating items for the sale. Acceptable donations include housewares, books, toys, decorative items, clothing, etc. Drop your donations at the school cafetorium Friday, March 7, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Items that do not sell will be donated to a local charitable organization.

Sports Pics - Port Lavaca Baseball Tournament

Joshua Petrus and Darby House were named All-Tourney. Click here for more photos of the Port Lavaca baseball tournament.


Torres-Solis-Petrus double play.

Boggess All-Tourney at Bloomington

Congratulations to Derek Boggess who was named All-Tourney at last weekend's Bloomington Junior Varsity baseball tournament.

Hall-McCarn Take Top All-District Honors

Top Cats Conner McCarn and Zach Hall.

S-T ISD Junior Zach Hall was named Co-Newcomer of the Year in the 2007 - 2008 District 31-2A Boys Basketball All-District Selections. Sophomore Connor McCarn made 1st Team All-District. 2nd Team selections included Seniors Darby House and Cory Markham. Receiving Honorable Mention were Seniors Noel Solis, Clint Isaacks, and Coleman Mengers.

Bobcats to Face Bulldogs in First District Game of Baseball Season

Monday night is "calendar night" as the Bobcats compete in their first District game versus the Three Rivers Bulldogs. Stop by the concessions stand to pick up your free Bobcat Baseball Calendar.