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Before taking the field against Luling on Senior Night, the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs celebrated three important members of their program April 10, honoring Tyra Ortiz, Sadie Walden, and Sandra Valerio for their dedication and commitment to Lady Mustang softball. Although Nixon-Smiley fell to Luling 9-6, the night still served as a meaningful opportunity to recognize the impact the three seniors have had on the program. Their leadership, hard work, and perseverance have helped set the tone for the Lady Mustangs throughout the season. Despite the setback, Nixon-Smiley's postseason hopes remain alive. The Lady Mustangs turned their focus to a critical... Article Link
With only three games remaining in District play, the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs are in a familiar and important position — sitting in fourth place and clinging to the final playoff spot. As the regular season comes to an end, every game becomes critical for the Lady Mustangs, who are working hard to secure a postseason spot. The top four teams in District move on to the playoffs, and Nixon-Smiley knows there is little margin for error as the final stretch begins. The Lady Mustangs hit the road April 7 for a crucial District game against Stockdale, a contest that could... Article Link
There's no place like home for the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs. After suffering a tough road loss earlier in the week, the Lady Mustangs returned to Mustang Field on Friday night, March 27, with something to prove, and they delivered in a big way. Nixon-Smiley dominated the Karnes City Lady Badgers, 15-4, earning a decisive District victory and continuing their recent surge. The Lady Mustangs wasted no time setting the tone, delivering an explosive offensive performance to pull ahead early and never look back. The win not only earned bragging rights over Karnes City but also marked a season sweep for...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang powerlifting team concluded an exceptional season at the THSWPA 3A Division II State Championship in Edinburg, showcasing a strong team effort highlighted by a historic individual accomplishment. Leading the way was sophomore standout Ruby Mendez, who etched her name into the Nixon-Smiley record books by becoming only the second female State Champion in school history. Competing in the 114-pound weight class, Mendez dominated the field with an impressive 780-pound total, including lifts of 295 in squat, 190 in bench press, and 295 in deadlift, securing the gold medal. Her total was only 705 at the Regional...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs softball team secured a big District win on Friday night, March 20, defeating the Stockdale Lady Brahmas 18-8 in an offensive showdown. Nixon-Smiley came out swinging early and never let up, maintaining constant pressure on the Lady Brahmas throughout the game. The Lady Mustangs' bats were active from top to bottom in the lineup, and their aggressive approach at the plate contributed to one of their strongest offensive performances of District play. A major highlight of the night was Jazmin Granados, who hit a home run to spark the Lady Mustangs' explosive effort. Her powerful swing...Article Link
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The Nixon-Smiley track and field teams performed well March 12 at the Yorktown Wildcat Relays, with several first-place finishes and multiple athletes finishing in the top three across the meet. Leading the Lady Mustangs was Mariela Limon, who won first place in the varsity 400-meter dash with a time of 1:06.56. Gabriela Limon also performed well in the same event, finishing third. Ashley Ivey had a great day, winning the junior varsity 400-meter dash and finishing second in the junior varsity 200-meter dash. Several other Lady Mustangs delivered strong performances. Brenda Hernandez-Reyna came in second in the varsity 3200-meter run,...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs opened District play March 10 against the Poth Pirettes, falling 1-20. Despite the tough result, the Lady Mustangs continued to battle throughout the game and are using the contest as motivation as they move forward in District competition. The young squad has shown flashes of potential early in the season and continues to work hard in practice as they prepare for the upcoming stretch of games. With spring break approaching, Nixon-Smiley will have two opportunities to bounce back when they face District opponents Goliad and Stockdale. The team hopes to use the break to reset, refine...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang varsity softball team is all smiles after their dominating 18-8 win over the Poteet Lady Aggies at home March 6. The Lady Mustangs hosted Poth in a District opener March 10, will travel to Goliad March 17, and will host Stockdale on Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m.Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs competed at the THSWPA Region V 3A Division II Regional Powerlifting meet held on March 5 at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, where several athletes delivered strong performances and three lifters earned spots at the State meet. Leading the Lady Mustangs was Ruby Mendez, who finished third in the 114-pound weight class with an impressive 705-pound total, consisting of a 250-pound squat, 175-pound bench press, and 280-pound deadlift. Her performance earned her a spot at the State meet. In the 132-pound weight class, Gabriela Limon finished second with a total of 755 pounds. Limon achieved...Article Link
The Poth Pirettes softball team won their second tournament of the 2026 season, going 5-1 at the Navarro Huber Ranch Tournament held Feb 26-28. Their only lost game was at the hands of Alamo Heights, falling 10-5. The Pirettes came out victorious against San Antonio Wagner, 10-0, Del Rio Queens, 8-1, Alice Coyotes, 3-1, Navarro Panthers, 16-2, and Holy Cross, 6-0. Poth traveled to Marion March 3 and after a bye week will travel to Nixon- Smiley for their first District game on Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. to face the Lady Mustangs.Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs softball team finished with a strong 3-2 record at the Pettus Tournament held Feb. 27-28, continuing to build momentum early in the season under first-year head coach and Nixon-Smiley alumna Kendra Smith. The Lady Mustangs earned victories over Cole (11-8), La Pryor (8-6), and host Pettus (14-3), showcasing timely hitting and solid defensive play throughout the tournament. Nixon-Smiley battled in two tough contests, falling to Yorktown in a close 7-6 game and to Three Rivers, 11-4. Throughout the weekend, the Lady Mustangs demonstrated resilience and steady improvement while competing against a strong field. The tournament provided...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs powerlifting team delivered an outstanding performance, qualifying several athletes for the upcoming Region V 3A Small Regional Powerlifting Meet. The team showcased strength, determination, and consistency throughout the qualifying competitions, earning regional berths across multiple weight classes. Leading the qualifiers is Anayeli Hernandez, who earned her spot in the 97-pound division, followed by Grace Gomez in the 105-pound class. In the 114-pound division, Ruby Mendez secured qualification with a strong showing. The Lady Mustangs will also be well represented in the middleweight classes, with Mariela Limon qualifying at 123 pounds. The 132-pound division will feature two...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs opened the 2026 softball season on a strong note Feb. 17, earning an 11–8 victory over the Yorktown Kittycats in their home opener. The win marked a successful debut for first-year head coach and Nixon-Smiley alumna Kendra Smith, who begins her tenure leading the program with momentum and excitement. The Lady Mustangs showcased timely hitting and solid effort throughout the game, building early confidence as they held off a late Yorktown push to secure the season's first win. Nixon-Smiley's offense produced consistently at the plate, while the defense made key plays when it mattered most to...Article Link
Looking at Thursday's games and looking ahead to Friday's games.
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs picked up a huge District victory, defeating Karnes City Jan. 23 to secure their first District win of the season. The Lady Mustangs played with great energy and effort on both ends of the floor, and their teamwork down the stretch helped seal an important win as the District race continues. Nixon-Smiley was led offensively by Ruby Mendez and Grace Gomez, who each scored 8 points. Sky'Lee Pape added 6 points, while Dulce Mosqueda and Gabriela Limon chipped in 5 points apiece to help keep the scoring balanced. The Lady Mustangs continued to battle throughout the...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs opened District play on Tuesday night, Jan. 6, with a tough road loss to the Poth Pirettes, falling by a final score of 69–25. Despite the score, the game provided valuable experience for a young Lady Mustang squad that was significantly shorthanded. Nixon-Smiley competed hard throughout the night while adjusting to new lineups and roles against an experienced Poth team. Head coach Trevor Johnson emphasized the growth opportunities that came from the game. “Although we took a tough loss, we took away some positives, as some of our role players were able to get some valuable...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs picked up a hard-fought 36–35 victory over the Pettus Eagles on Dec. 27, securing a dramatic one-point win at home. Coming off a six-day break, the Lady Mustangs showed resilience and composure in a tight contest that came down to the final moments. Despite a young roster and a season filled with challenges, the team remained competitive and made the key plays to close out the win. Head Coach Trevor Johnson praised his squad's effort and growth following the game. “We competed very well, considering we were coming off a six-day break,” Johnson said. “Our squad...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang varsity basketball team has started the 2025–26 season with energy and promise, demonstrating moments of strong rebounding, defensive hustle, and emerging scoring roles as they begin their campaign. Although the early games have been challenging, the team's effort and progress are already evident across the stat sheet. In the first three games of the season, a well-rounded group of contributors has anchored the Lady Mustangs. Junior guard Grace Gomez has become an early offensive leader, averaging 4.5 points, 3.5 assists, and a team-high 10.5 rebounds per game, providing the Mustangs with a steady presence on both...Article Link
Lady Mustangs soccer ends. Volleyball regional tournament begins and football recaps.
Looking at football games, Lady Mustangs soccer and Volleyball tournament
District champs for volleyball, the Lady Mustangs move on in soccer and looking at Friday's football games.
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang volleyball team is hitting its stride at just the right time, earning key victories over Luling and Karnes City, twice each, to climb into fourth place in District as the playoff race heats up. While postseason qualification is still up in the air, the Lady Mustangs have positioned themselves well with their late-season surge and determined play. Under the direction of Head Coach Loraine Yates, the team has shown tremendous growth and resilience throughout the season. Their recent wins were built on strong communication, hustle, and teamwork, qualities that have become the foundation of this Lady...Article Link
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The Lady Mustangs walk-off with the win over Trigg County. Marshall County gets a big win over St. Mary. This week's Power Rankings.
The Karnes City Lady Badgers rolled into Nixon on Thursday, April 17, looking to clinch the final spot in the District 26 softball playoffs, but the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs had different thoughts. The Lady Mustangs put up 15 runs on 14 hits, moving them into the playoffs! The Lady Mustangs were led in hitting by sophomore shortstop Gracie Gomez, who went 4 for 4 and scored four runs. Right behind her was senior catcher Hailee Houseton, who was 3 for 4 with an inside-the-park home run, and the Lady Mustangs' first baseman K.K. Mendiola, who went 2 for 3 with...Article Link
Nixon-Smiley Junior High School girls track competed in the District meet in Goliad April 1. Results are as follows: Seventh grade Ahtziry Espino - second place, 800-meter run Leilah Medina - second place, 300-meter hurdles Ahtziry Espino, Leilah Medina, Mia Rodriguez and Angelina Martinez - fifth place, 400-meter relay Eighth grade Laramie Birdwell - third place, 1600-meter run Jasmin Granados, Ashley Ivey, Kylie Munoz, Itzel Rios - fifth place, 400-meter relay Itzel Rios, Jasmin Granados, Michelsie Velasquez, Ashley Ivey - fourth place, 800-meter relay Kylie Munoz, Kynzli Munoz, Michelsie Velasquez, Ashley Ivey - fifth place, 1600-meter relay Coach Boatright shared...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs softball team hosted the Stockdale Lady Brahmas April 8 and secured an exciting 5-4 victory. It was a total team effort by the Mustangs, and senior catcher Hailee Houseton had an amazing game, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBIs, and one double. Junior Sadie Walden recorded her first hit of the season. The Lady Mustangs traveled to Luling April 11 for their second matchup of the season with the Lady Eagles. Their first meeting resulted in an 8-22 loss to the Lady Eagles — but the Lady Mustangs were determined to improve. Nixon-Smiley ultimately...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs softball team hosted the Poth Pirettes on April 1 and lost 3-18. They traveled to Goliad on April 4 for the teams' second meeting this season, finishing without any runs on 2 hits, while Goliad scored 13 runs on 12 hits for a loss to the Tigerettes. Highlights from this game, compared to the Lady Mustangs' first meeting with the Tigerettes, include a reduction in errors from 8 in the initial game to only 3 this time. Although the Lady Mustangs were able to put the ball in play, Goliad made only one error, which limited...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs softball team traveled to Karnes City March 28 to face the Lady Badgers in a District contest, after losing to the Luling Lady Eagles at home March 25, 8-22. Head Coach Ben Donahoe stated that his goal for the game against Karnes City was to play small ball, when necessary, followed by strong clutch hitting from his power hitters. The Lady Mustangs accomplished that while also being very aggressive on the bases; they had their best defensive performance of the year. Senior pitcher Emily Granados led the Lady Mustangs, who managed to shut out the Lady...Article Link
Talking to Lady Mustangs coach Mike Lane about his team's past success and expectations for this season.
LaQueisha Dickerson just completed eighteenth-year teaching and coaching with five at the collegiate level and thirteen being a Head Coach in the Houston area. In just her second year taking over as the Head Coach and Co-Campus Athletic Coordinator to rebuild Fort Bend Austin girls' basketball program, her Lady Dawgs were able to make history multiple times this year as they captured the school's first District Championship, the most wins in the history of the program with 29, and the school's first appearance as a Regional Quarterfinalist. Coach Dickerson has a reputation of rebuilding programs as her team also made history at Lamar Consolidated in 2013 as her Lady Mustangs advances to the Regional Semi-Final game, and feat that had not been conquered in LCISD on the boys or girl's side. Dickerson is a four-time Coach of the year with the most recent being this past season as the 20-6A Coach of the Year. She is on the Texas HS Coaches Association Board of Directors. Coach Dickerson was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Ok as the 4th of five children. She attended Millwood Public Schools and graduated in 1999 as a Little All City, All Region and All State Basketball player under the leadership of the legendary Arnelia Spears. She earned a scholarship to play at Northern Oklahoma College and graduated with an Associates in 2001 and went on to play one year at Lamar University before transferring and graduating from Southwest Missouri State University in 2004. @queisha44 #laqueishadickerson #coach #thsca #basketball #coach Chip Baker Social Media https://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker
The Lady Mustangs repeat as state runner-up. Plus, if McCracken County is the favorite to win in baseball and softball, who can take them down?
The Marshals are region champs for the first time since 2012. The Lady Mustangs 3-peat. Sayler Lowe has an all-time tournament performance on Friday and so much more from the weekend.
Lyon County pulls away from Calloway County. The Lady Lakers get one more shot at the Lady Mustangs. This week's RPI and a quick look at the district tournaments.
Calloway flexes at full strength over McCracken. The Lady Mustangs keep their Region 1 win-streak alive. Graves sweeps Tilghman and brand new Power Rankings.
McCracken County remains unbeaten in the 1st Region Volleyball Championship. Plus, making picks for the final week of the football regular season.
The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs take the region. Plus, this week's high school football picks.
Lady Mustangs win a thriller over the Lady Marshals to advance to the girls regional championship game. The boys game is set between Marshall and McCracken. Plus, this week's Power 5 football teams.
Lady Mustangs top the Lady Marshals for the first time in school history. Plus, making our picks for this week's football games.
The Mustangs and Lady Mustangs win the region again. Aaron Beth returns to the helm of the Lady Marshals and Kirsten Collins takes over for the Lady Lakers.
Kylie Chapman throws a perfect game against the Lady Bombers. McCracken County with a pair of top five wins in softball. Plus, how things stand in the region going into the final week of the regular season.
Lady Mustangs fall to three-peat state champ Sacred Heart. Plus, looking forward to spring sports by looking back at last season.
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