The Gonzales Inquirer

Devon Williams of Gonzales High School competes in the Class 4A girls discus event at the UIL State Track and Field Meet on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Gonzales’ Devon Williams was selected by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) as an all-star selection for the 2018-19 season. TGCA selects a maximum of 24 all stars for Conferences 1A-4A … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 6/6/19

Seth Gibson signed on to play football at Texas Lutheran University last Wednesday, the last week of school.

Apache Swiss-Army-knife athlete finds fit at TLU

All year long, Seth Gibson was Gonzales’ Swiss Army knife athlete. Whether it was playing safety for the football team, being called late in the season to run plays on offense as the lead back, … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/30/19

Gonzales Athletic Director Mike Waldie promoted from within, making Kevin Johnson (pictured) the new girls coordinator as well as the head cross-country coach and head girls’ track and field coach.

Track coach promoted to girls’ coordinator position

With Gonzales girls coordinator Cully Doyle returning home to Medina ISD to take on the role as athletic director, Gonzales Athletic Director Mike Waldie made the decision to hire from within by … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/30/19

The Gonzales Apaches participated in Fredericksburg’s Battlin’ Billie Lineman Challenge and placed second to the hosts, beating out teams like Navarro, Burnet and Wimberley.

Apaches place 2nd at lineman challenge

A group of Gonzales Apache linemen took on the Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billie Lineman Challenge on May 18, with Gonzales placing second behind the hosts. The linemen challenge included six … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/30/19

Dennis Tealer inducted to Hall of Fame

Dennis Tealer, graduate of Gonzales High School 1974, was one of the inductees of the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame Induction at the DoubleTree Hotel Tamayo Ballroom in San Antonio, Texas … more

5/30/19

Mustangs named to all-district team

Many athletes on the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs received all-district honors after their stellar play during their playoff-clinching baseball season. Sophomore Xavier Arias was named offensive MVP of … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/30/19

Lady Apaches receive all-district honors

A handful of athletes on the Gonzales Lady Apaches softball team were named to the District 30-4A all-district softball team this year. Junior Sydney Clack was named to the second team as a … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/30/19

Junior high rodeo to take over JB Wells arena

Don’t be alarmed by the influx of horses and trailers coming to town this upcoming week. That just means the rodeo is back. The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association’s (TJHRA) state … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/23/19

Pictured (from left) are Merle Campbell, Caitlin Sandoval and Rebecca Campbell as Sandoval signs her letter of intent for Texas Lutheran University.

Lady Mustang golfer signs letter of intent

Nixon-Smiley’s Caitlin Sandoval didn’t think a hobby would turn into something that would help fund her post-high school education. But after two years of focused training, Sandoval … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/23/19

Apaches announce hiring of new girls’ basketball coach

Head coach slots are filling up under new athletic director Mike Waldie. Earlier this week, the Gonzales Apaches athletic program announced the hiring of Lance Butler as the new head coach for … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/23/19

Gonzales coach named sub-varsity coach of the year

For the second year in a row, a Gonzales Apaches coach was named sub-varsity coach of the year. The Texas Girls Coaches Association selected Larry Jackson (pictured) as the sub-varsity coach of … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/23/19

Williams wins 2 bronze medals at state meet

Both Devon Williams and Antonio Hernandez had an impressive showing at the UIL State Track & Field meet in Austin last weekend, with Williams winning two bronze medals in shot put and discus and … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/16/19

Apaches add new faces to coaching staff

This week, Gonzales athletic director Mike Waldie announced the hiring of four new coaches to the Apache athletic program including two head coaches on the girls’ side. Taking over the … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/16/19

Gonzales alum, Red Raiders assistant coach Darryl Dora reflects on recent Texas Tech run

For some, March Madness may seem like it happened ages ago. That makes sense for those not invested in any of the teams that made the Final Four let alone the championship game. But a familiar face … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/16/19

Sports Briefs - May 9-15

Shiner St. Paul baseball, softball advances There are more games to be played for Shiner St. Paul as both the baseball and softball teams advanced in their respective tournament. Tied 3-3 … more

5/16/19

Juniors Devon Williams and Antonio Hernandez are headed to the University of Texas to compete in the UIL State Track and Field meet this weekend. This will be Williams’ second straight trip to the meet and Hernandez’s first.

Going for gold

The Gonzales Apache track and field program has been raising the bar year-after-year. This weekend, juniors Devon Williams and Antonio Hernandez will be examples of the kind of progress being made, … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/9/19

Shiner St. Paul wins TAPPS 2A state track championships

For the fifth year in a row, the Shiner St. Paul Lady Cardinals have won the state title in track and field. The boys team also took gold, avenging their second-place finish last season. Gaining a … more

From Staff Reports

sports@gonzalesinquirer.com | 5/9/19

St. Paul softball, baseball teams advance

Despite the rainy weather on Tuesday, both the Shiner St. Paul baseball and softball teams advanced to the next round of the playoffs after defeating their respective opponents at the Shiner … more

From Staff Reports

sports@gonzalesinquirer.com | 5/9/19

Zak Johnson (16) was the starting pitcher in Shiner St. Paul’s 10-8 district-clinching victory over Bracken Christian last Friday.

Cardinals survive late push to win district title

SAN MARCOS — After a total of 18 runs, 22 hits and five errors committed by both teams, Shiner St. Paul claimed the TAPPS District 4 – Div. V championship, knocking off Bracken Christian … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/1/19

Gonzales to send 2 athletes to state meet

With a girls’ area championship already in hand, the Gonzales Apaches track and field teams competed at the Region IV-4A meet in hopes of qualifying multiple athletes to the state meet. After … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 5/1/19