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A tribute to a fellow sports nerd and friend

I’ve been covering sports for more than five years now, and during that time, I’ve met people from different fan bases. From the high school level to the professional level, sports … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 8/3/22

Fundraiser established for longtime Inquirer staffer, Apache supporter

Gonzales High School Class of 1995 graduate Louis Decker has spent his adult life supporting his beloved Apaches, including covering their athletic exploits in the pages of the Gonzales Inquirer as … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 7/21/22

Nixon-Smiley teen wins gold in Powerlifting

Powerlifting shows off the many strengths from athletes around the world, but one Nixon-Smiley teen got chance to show off his in the national level. 13-year-old Gavino Moreno shattered records at … more

By Vandy Van Epps, Gonzales Inquirer | 6/16/22

Buck Garza of Gonzales competes during a past Texas Junior High Rodeo Association state finals in team roping. The event returns this weekend to Gonzales, which has been the lone host city for this event since it began.

Gonzales and TJHRA: A longtime, winning combination

The Texas Junior High Rodeo Association (TJHRA) and Gonzales have had a long, beneficial history together that the city of Gonzales hopes will continue for many more years to come. “We love … more

By LEW K. COHN, Inquirer Publisher | 5/19/22

Shiner Comanches junior Dalton Brooks (2) carries the ball during the Class 2A Division I state football championship game between Shiner and Hawley on December 15, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.

Shine On! Shiner Comanches claim second-straight Class 2A Division I state championship [Photo gallery]

12/16/21

Gonzales downs visiting Nixon-Smiley in volleyball [Photo gallery]

The Gonzales High School volleyball team defeated visiting Nixon-Smiley in three sets on Tuesday, Aug. 25, by scores of 25-11, 25-15, 25-19. Please see Thursday's print and e-edition of the … more

8/26/20

Apaches take on two-a-day practices [Photo gallery]

The Gonzales Apaches football team are officially practicing as Monday, Aug. 5 marked the first day of football practices across the state of Texas for public high schools competing under UIL … more

Photos by José Torres/Gonzales Inquirer | 8/7/19

Gonzales Apaches host youth football camp [Photo gallery]

The Gonzales Apaches athletic program held a football camp earlier this week for youth athletes as well as incoming junior high athletes. The campers ran through drills, learned the Gonzales offense … more

Photos by José Torres/Gonzales Inquirer | 8/1/19

Youth take on Luling Eagles camp [Photo gallery]

The Luling Eagles coaching staff hosted a football camp at their home stadium for youth athletes. The football hopefuls ran through exercises such as tackle drills to learn about the most effective … more

Photos by José Torres/Gonzales Inquirer | 8/1/19

Apache hopefuls take on youth league camps [Photo gallery]

The Gonzales County Youth Football League held camps for football players and cheerleaders last week. Coaches ran drills for the football players while current Gonzales Apache cheerleaders practiced … more

Photos by José Torres/Gonzales Inquirer | 7/18/19

Sports Briefs - March 14-20 [Photo gallery]

Apaches run-ruled in district opener The Gonzales Apaches lost 19-0 to open district against La Vernia on Tuesday. Gonzales travels to Pleasanton on Friday before hosting Navarro on Tuesday. … more

3/20/19

Lady Apache honorably mentioned in all-state list [Photo gallery]

The Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) released their all-state volleyball list on Sunday, with Hayley Sample listed as an honorable mention in Class 4A as a middle blocker. The sophomore Lady … more

1/30/19

Apaches boys take 5th, girls take 6th in Smithville powerlifting meet [Photo gallery]

SMITHVILLE — The Gonzales powerlifters traveled to Smithville last Saturday to take on the Smithville Powerlifting Championships. The three-person girls team placed sixth while the 14-athlete … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 1/30/19

Sports Briefs - Jan. 24-30 [Photo gallery]

High school softball umpires needed Anyone interested in umpiring high school softball with the Tri-County Softball Chapter from the Hallettsville/Yoakum area, now is the time to join. Please … more

1/30/19

Junior High Scorecard [Photo gallery]

Gonzales 8B shows signs of improvement The Gonzales Apaches 8B boys basketball team “had a tremendous game of improvement,” according to coaches, coming up a bit short against … more

From Coaches Reports | 1/30/19

Kiara Andrada (5) is hit as she attempts a lay-up in Nixon-Smiley’s 40-32 victory over Yoakum last Friday, Jan. 25. Andrada ended the night with three points.

Lady Mustangs in playoff contention after back-to-back wins [Photo gallery]

NIXON — It’s must-win season for the Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs who are competing to sneak their way into the postseason. After taking down Yoakum 40-32 at home last Friday, the Lady … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 1/30/19

Jesus Vasquez (24) dribbles through a defender in Nixon-Smiley’s 50-48 loss against Yoakum on Friday. Vasquez ended his night with nine points.

Mustangs’ struggles continue after wild 4th quarter finish [Photo gallery]

NIXON — A playoff-contending team wins a game they’re up 48-43 with 27.4 seconds left in the game. Unfortunately, the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs, who are still without a district victory, … more

By José Torres

Managing Editor | 1/30/19