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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
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs traveled to Stockdale on March 21 to face the Stockdale Lady Brahmas in District play. Both teams entered the game with 0-2 records in the District. Still, Head Coach Ben Donahoe expressed a positive outlook for this match because the girls had productive practices throughout the week, particularly in hitting, evident on the field Friday night under the lights. The Lady Mustangs came out strong, collecting 15 hits with a batting record of 15 for 30, achieving a team batting average of .500 — by far their best hitting performance this year. Sophomore Grace Gomez led...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs traveled to Poth March 11 to face the Pirettes in their first District game of the season. The initial two innings showcased a pitching duel between the Lady Mustangs' senior pitcher Emily Granados and Poth's starting pitcher Karlee Kroll. During those innings, both teams managed only two hits each; the Lady Mustangs' senior catcher Hailee Houston hit a strong shot to center field in the first inning, while Lady Mustang junior Tyra Ortiz executed a perfectly laid down bunt for a base hit in the second inning. It wasn't until the top of the sixth inning...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs powerlifters attended the THSWPA State Meet March 13 for the 3A Division II in Edinburg. They competed well as a team, finishing fourth out of 60 schools. Out of five lifters, they secured three medals. Zulema Rodriguez became the first State Champion for Nixon- Smiley since 1968, and the first female State Champion in the school's history. Individual results are as follows: 105-lb. weight class Fifth place - Grace Gomez 114-lb. weight class Second place - Ruby Mendez 123-lb. weight class Sixth place - Kaylie Morin 148-lb. weight class First place - Zulema Rodriguez 165-lb. weight...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs traveled to Jourdanton March 6 to participate in their softball tournament. In the Lady Mustangs' first game against the strong La Vernia Lady Bears (4A), they lost, 12-1. However, freshman starter Bridgette Caldera pitched her first complete game of her young career and drove in the only RBI of the game for the Lady Mustangs. Even though the Lady Mustangs faced defeat, they overcame two significant challenges during the game. They reduced their errors in the field and went down swinging on third strikes instead of looking at them. In the second game, the Lady Mustangs...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang softball team traveled down the road to compete in the Seguin Tournament Feb. 27-March 1. Nixon-Smiley beat Randolph and Robstown, but lost to Laredo Unity South, Jefferson, Devine, and San Diego. The Lady Mustangs are learning to work together as a team and have had great takeaways from this tournament. The Lady Mustangs took to the road again on March 4, to challenge La Grange, and will then travel on Friday, March 7, to La Vernia to take on the Lady Bears at 7 p.m. wcnsports@wcn-online.comArticle Link
The Nixon-Smiley Mustang powerlifting team attended the girls' last qualifier at Victoria East High School Feb. 15. The girls attended to get the best numbers possible to qualify for the Regional meet. The meet results are as follows: Gracie Gomez, 105-lb. weight class, first place Ruby Mendez, 114, fourth Kaylie Morin, 123, third Raelyn McGhee, 132, sixth Mariela Limon, 132, seventh Kendra Savoie, 132, 10th Stephanie Avila, 148, seventh Ashly Garcia, 165, second Frida Casas, 165, fifth. The Lady Mustangs will attend the Region V Championship meet on Thursday, Feb. 27, in Edinburg at the Bert Ogden Arena. The following...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustang basketball team made playoffs and played Columbus at Victoria West High School this past Tuesday, Feb. 11. Leading scorers for Nixon-Smiley were sophomore Grace Gomez with 13 points, senior Janaelyn White with 8 points, and senior Kaylie Morin with 6 points. Coach Trevor Johnson said, “Although we came up short in our Bi- District playoff game, I am very proud of our season. Our girls are fighters and play with a lot of heart, which is evident in every game, including this one. The final score does not show how close of a battle this game...Article Link
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The Nixon-Smiley Mustang Powerlifting teams attended the Brahma Bar Bender Invitational in Stockdale Feb. 7. Ten schools were competing: Stockdale, Kenedy, San Antonio Memorial, Yorktown, Hondo, Karnes City, Cotulla, Cuero, Navarro, and Nixon-Smiley. The Mustang boys took first place overall, and the Lady Mustangs took second place. Frida Casas won Best Overall Lifter on the Heavy Platform. Individual placings are as follows: Boys 114 lbs.Cesar Vazquez, first placeCash Ramirez, third123 lbs.Eduardo Bentancourt, first148 lbs.John Garza, seventh165 lbs.Eric Rodriguez, firstLayne Stewart, eighth181 lbs.Jaydin Munoz, third198 lbs.Adan Zavala, fourthGaret Gonzales, fifth 308 lbs.Noah Jenks, firstDomingo Gutierrez, secondCash Davis, third Girls 97 lbs.Olivia...Article Link
Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs celebrate their victory over the Stockdale Lady Brahmas Jan. 31, 51-48. The girls went on to dominate the Luling Lady Eagles, 63-48, on Jan. 31, bringing their District record to 4-5 and fourth in District. Their final District game was Feb. 4 against the Karnes City Lady Badgers. Watch for playoff updates from wilsoncountynews.com.Article Link
Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs celebrate their victory over the Stockdale Lady Brahmas Jan. 31, 51-48. The girls went on to dominate the Luling Lady Eagles, 63-48, on Jan. 31, bringing their District record to 4-5 and fourth in District. Their final District game was Feb. 4 against the Karnes City Lady Badgers. Watch for playoff updates from wilsoncountynews.com.Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley powerlifting program traveled to Somerset to compete in the fourth annual Marvin Allen Invitational on Feb. 1. The Mustangs joined 12 other teams competing, including Carrizo Springs, East Central, Somerset, Del Rio, Seguin, Pearsall, Cole, Comal Pieper, Bandera, Cotulla, Center Point, and Somerset Brooks Academy. The Mustang boys took first place and the Lady Mustangs took third place as a team. Coach Paul Kirby was awarded Outstanding Coach of the Meet for the boys. The Mustangs will travel to the Stockdale Invitational this Thursday, Feb. 6,, at 4 p.m. Come out and support the Mustang lifters! Marvin Allen...Article Link
The Nixon-Smiley powerlifting program traveled to Somerset to compete in the fourth annual Marvin Allen Invitational on Feb. 1. The Mustangs joined 12 other teams competing, including Carrizo Springs, East Central, Somerset, Del Rio, Seguin, Pearsall, Cole, Comal Pieper, Bandera, Cotulla, Center Point, and Somerset Brooks Academy. The Mustang boys took first place and the Lady Mustangs took third place as a team. Coach Paul Kirby was awarded Outstanding Coach of the Meet for the boys. The Mustangs will travel to the Stockdale Invitational this Thursday, Feb. 6,, at 4 p.m. Come out and support the Mustang lifters! Marvin Allen...Article Link
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In the first District game of the season, both Stockdale's varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams celebrated victories over the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs Sept. 27 at home. Varsity scores from Sept. 27: •def. Nixon-Smiley, 3-0: 25-5, 25-16, and 25-2 Stockdale lead players: Aces: LeAnn Wise 3, Teylor Montgomery 2 Blocks: Aryani Rangel 4, Peyton Keller 1 Digs: Jamila Zepeda 8, LeAnn Wise 7 Assist: Joslynn West 28 Kills: LeAnn Wise 10, Harlye Wellman 7, Aryani Rangel 7 Junior varsity scores from Sept. 27: •def. Nixon-Smiley, 2-0: 25-7 and 25-13 The Lady Brahmas traveled to Poth to take on the Pirettes...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
Stats •9-15 overall •5-2 in DistrictArticle Link
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.
The Nixon-Smiley High School varsity Lady Mustangs basketball team took on Hallettsville in a Bi- District matchup Feb. 13 and ultimately fell, 25-78. The Lady Mustangs' season was 9-26 overall and 4-6 in District.Article Link
Playoffs •8-25 overall, 3-6 District •Bi-District match vs Hallettsville, Feb. 13 •Watch for playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com.Article Link
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.
Games •Stockdale at Poth, Friday, Sept. 1, 5 p.m. •Nixon-Smiley at Three Rivers, Friday, Sept. 1, 4:30 p.m.Article Link
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.
Scores and games 3/31 – defeated Luling, 7-4 4/10 – defeated Randolph, 15-0 4/11 – defeated Marion, 8-7 4/14 – defeated Cole, 9-2 Record: 11-4 overall, 6-1 in District, as of April 17 4/18 – hosted LulingArticle Link
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs varsity softball team played in their first District game March 21 against Randolph and won, 19-1. Their record is 6-3 and 1-0. The Lady Mustangs hosted Marion on March 24, and will travel to Luling for a 6:30 p.m. game on Friday, March 31.Article Link
Lady Mustangs fall to three-peat state champ Sacred Heart. Plus, looking forward to spring sports by looking back at last season.
An all McCracken County episode as I look back on the state tournament runs for the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs. Plus our State of Athletics continue with McCracken County
Bennett is named Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year. Both the Mustangs and Lady Mustangs advance at state. Also looking at State of Athletics for Hickman County and Carlisle County.
As the Lady Mustangs claim their sixth regional title in eight seasons, I talk about what makes them so much better at softball and baseball and if they have an unfair advantage
McCracken stays undefeated in regional title games. Plus looking to see if the Lady Mustangs will join the baseball team in staying unbeaten in the region en route to a title.
Lady Mustangs keep winning and win big over the weekend. Can anyone beat them? Also same question for Mustangs baseball.
Talking about McCracken County's loss at the state tournament, plus recognizing who I think were the best players in the region.
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