The Gonzales Inquirer

Apaches open postseason against Grulla

The Gonzales Apache (7-2) football team is back in the playoffs for the seventh season in a row. Their first postseason test will be against the Rio Grande City Grulla Gators (4-6), the third place … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 11/14/19

Players from both Shiner St. Paul and San Antonio St. Gerard kneel for prayer after Friday’s game at Comanche Stadium. The Cardinals came away with a 42-14 win.

Cardinals finish season with unbeaten district record

SHINER — A strong running attack led by seniors Carson Reese and Zak Johnson propelled Shiner St. Paul to a 42-0 halftime lead over the St. Gerard Royals on Friday night in Shiner. All the … more

By Terence J. Fitzwater

Editor & Publisher | 11/14/19

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs are back in the playoffs after their 29-14 victory over Dilley on Friday. The Mustangs bounce back from an 0-10 season last year.

Nixon-Smiley back in the playoffs with 29-14 victory

NIXON — The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs (4-6, 2-3) are in the playoffs for the first time since 2016 and just one year after a winless season. The Mustangs overcame a slow start to overwhelm Dilley … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 11/8/19

Cesar Matamoros (16) was one of five different ball carriers for the Gonzales Apaches in their 23-9 victory over Boerne on Thursday.

Apaches clinch second place in district after 23-9 victory over Boerne

BOERNE — Gonzales (7-2, 3-1) showed Thursday night in their 23-9 victory over Boerne (6-3, 2-2) how the Apaches can make a deep playoff run with their ability to run the ball, control the clock … more

11/7/19

Veronica Moreno has her eyes set at a top-10 finish at the UIL Class 4A Girls Cross-Country state meet.

Lady Apache runner eyes top-10 finish at state

Four-year varsity runner Veronica Moreno never finished in the top-10 at the Region IV-4A meet prior to last week’s race. But on that day in Corpus Christi, Moreno finished seventh overall, … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 11/7/19

Gonzales playing for seeding in matchup against Boerne

The Gonzales Apaches (6-2, 2-1) will either be a second seed or a third seed after Thursday’s matchup against the Boerne Greyhounds (6-2, 2-1). This game puts the Apaches coaching staff in a … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 11/7/19

Area football teams fighting for playoff positioning

Nixon-Smiley in win-and-in scenario The Mustangs took a 28-6 loss against Natalia last Friday, dropping to 1-3 in District 15-3ADII, tied with Skidmore-Tynan in the standings. Quarterback Xavier … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 11/7/19

Lady Mustangs make playoffs for the first time since 2009

STOCKDALE -- Nixon-Smiley needed a district tie-breaking game to do so, but after beating Karnes City (25-15, 25-17, 20-25, 25-13), the Lady Mustangs are in the volleyball playoffs for the first time … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 11/1/19

Veronica Moreno is back at the state meet to compete in the UIL Cross-Country State Championships.

Lady Apache runner, Luling boys team advance to state meet

CORPUS CHRISTI — After competing at the Region IV cross-country meet in Corpus Christi, several area athletes will be making a trip to the UIL state cross-country meet next week. Gonzales … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/31/19

Football Recaps & Previews - Nov. 1

Mustangs fighting for playoff spot Nixon-Smiley blew out Skidmore-Tynan last Friday in a 40-12 victory. The Mustangs (3-5, 1-2) ran for 402 total rushing yards. Jesse Riojas led the way, rushing … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/31/19

Area schools send enrollment numbers to UIL

The first step to realignment took place on Friday when area schools sent their average daily attendance (ADA) numbers to the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The numbers sent will be used … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/31/19

Junior High Scorecard - Oct. 24-30

Gonzales 8th grade sweeps Cuero On Monday, Oct. 28, the Gonzales 8th grade B team defeated Cuero in two sets. The scores were 25-23 and 25-15. Mammarella scored eight points, Schroeder scored 10 … more

From coaches' reports | 10/31/19

Friday night district recap

A couple of area teams punched their tickets into the playoffs with a victory Friday night. District 15-4ADI Friday's scores:Gonzales Apaches 17, La Vernia 6Beeville 33, Boerne 17Pleasanton … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/25/19

Gonzales QB Heath Henke (23) sneaks it in Gonzales' wishbone offense Friday night against La Vernia. The Apaches won 17-6 to clinch a playoff spot.

Apaches punch ticket to playoffs with dominant win

GONZALES — Senior night was a special one for the Gonzales Apaches (6-2, 2-1) who dominated on all sides of the field in their 17-6 victory over La Vernia (4-4, 0-2). “In 24 years, … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/25/19

Pictured (from left) on the bottom row are Juliana Davis, Sarah Barecky, Rebecca Wagner, Seryna Garza and Emily Pilat. On the top row are Coach Dana Beal Sestak, Taylor Wauson, Paige Brown, Sadie MIkes, Cameron Pesek, Tristin Davis, Grace Pilat, Lauryn Kubenka, Ashlyn Pesek, Cortney Tuch and Coach Nicco Brown.

Lady Cardinals win 7th straight cross-country title

Shiner St. Paul will be adding yet another trophy to the case with the Lady Cardinals cross-country team winning their seventh consecutive TAPPS 2A State Cross-Country title, scoring 47 points, … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/23/19

Apaches to play 'best 11' on the field

After taking a 27-3 loss against the Beeville Trojans last week, the Gonzales Apaches (5-2, 1-1) are practicing as if they are getting ready for a playoff game, due to how deep in the season the team … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/23/19

This week in football - Oct. 24

Nixon-Smiley back home After spending two straight weeks on the road, the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs (0-2 in District 15-3ADII) are back at home to take on Skidmore-Tynan (1-1) on Friday. Down 26-20 … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/23/19

Lady Apaches knocked out of playoff contention

The Gonzales Lady Apaches needed to turn some district losses into wins in the second half of district play with the hole they dug in the first half. Unfortunately, after split games the last week, … more

From Staff Reports

sports@gonzalesinquirer.com | 10/23/19

Junior High Scorecard - Oct. 17-23

Gonzales 7A knocks off Navarro The Gonzales 7th grade "A team" beat Navarro 36-6. Emiliano Lopez was offensive player of the game, scoring a 22-yard and a 68-yard touchdown run. Lopez also scored … more

From Coaches Reports | 10/23/19

Adrian Rodriguez (5) returns an interception in Gonzales' 27-3 loss against Beeville on Friday.

Apaches’ offense struggles in 27-3 district defeat

BEEVILLE -- Trying to win against a team like the unbeaten Beeville Jones Trojans meant playing near-perfect football for Gonzales. But the Apaches never quite reached their stride, losing 27-3 in a … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 10/18/19