Benton Cloudt led the effort on the mound, pitching five innings while allowing four hits and one earned run. He also reached base twice with two walks.

Offensively, Brady Trussell paced the Bulldogs with three hits and two RBIs. Jackson Aragones added two hits, a walk and a run scored, creating consistent pressure on the basepaths.

Dalton Parks, Jake Cesta and Cooper Gunderman each added a hit to support the offense.

In varsity boys competition, Mason Cadenhead won the 200-meter dash and placed second in the 400 to qualify for area in both events.

Davis Peterson finished second in the 300-meter hurdles, while Gaige Pitts won the high jump. Holland Cook qualified for area with a fourth-place finish in the 800 and also placed fifth in the 400.

Cooper Arnold placed sixth in the discus.

On the varsity girls side, Allison Watts placed second in the 400 to qualify for area. Olivia Longoria advanced in both throwing events, finishing third in discus and fourth in shot put. Crista Zirkel placed second in the high jump to secure an area berth.

In junior varsity boys competition, Uriyah Ayers placed second in the 400 and 200 and fourth in the 100. Robert Cagle won both the discus and shot put.

The junior varsity girls team won the district championship, led by Keeley DeLeon, who won the 100 and 200.

Cerydwen Villarreal won the 400, while Sreya Ayers placed second in both the 400 and 200.

Amelia Andrews won the discus and finished second in the shot put. McKayla Crowther added a fourth-place finish in the 100.

Area qualifiers will compete at the Area Championships on April 20 in Leakey.

“Our athletic identity is unified,” assistant athletic director and head girls track coach Brooke Ashcraft said. “Whether it’s varsity or JV, sprint or field, we are all Bulldogs. Seeing our girls embrace that ‘We Are One’ spirit and turn it into personal records is what this program is all about.”

Milesia Casas led the varsity squad with firstplace finishes in the 400 meters and 800 meters, setting a personal record in the latter.

The 4x400 relay team of Merry Robinson, Casas, Cassi Williams and Sydney Moore also claimed first place.

Robinson added second- place finishes in the 100 and 200, with a personal record in the 100, while Moore placed second in both the 400 and 100-meter hurdles.

Madison Davis took third in discus and fifth in shot put, and Williams finished fourth in the 300 hurdles with a personal record.

The 4x200 relay team placed fifth, and the 4x100 relay finished sixth. Pyper Barnard tied for sixth in the high jump.

On the junior varsity side, Autumn Prater finished second in the 200, and the 4x400 relay team placed second with a season-best time.

The 4x200 relay team took third.

Ellie Voss placed fourth in the 400 with a personal record, while Maci Haby finished fourth in pole vault, also with a personal record.

Addison Ashcraft recorded personal bests in both the 400 and 800, placing fifth in each event.

Mariska Collazo finished fifth in the triple jump, Abigail Gilbert placed sixth in the 400 with a personal record, and Taylor Marrs took sixth in discus.

Bandera will advance to area competition, carrying forward the same unified approach that fueled its district performance.

Bower was not only selected to compete among the region's elite in the All-Star game but was also honored for his community impact with the San Antonio Sports and Valero 'Beyond the Game' award.

Selection for the All-Star game is a high-level distinction, reserved for players who have demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and performance throughout their senior season.

Representing Bandera, Bower competed against the top talent in the San Antonio area, marking a significant milestone in his athletic journey.

While his play on the court earned him All-Star status, his conduct off the court earned him the 'Beyond the Game' recognition.

This program, sponsored by San Antonio Sports and Valero, honors athletes who demonstrate 'the heart of a champion' through community service and high moral character.

Bower has been a pillar of the Bandera Boys and Girls Club since 2022, dedicating his time to mentoring local youth and supporting community initiatives.

'To be chosen as an All-Star is a testament to James's talent and the work he’s put into his game,' Coach Nick Salas. 'To receive the 'Beyond the Game' award at the same time shows that he is a complete leader. He represents the best of what Bandera Athletics stands for.'

Following graduation, Bower will continue his education at Northeast Lakeview College, where he plans to pursue a degree in Construction Management.

The honors were led by second-team selections for Sahira Porlouis and Robert Cagle. Porlouis was also recognized for her performance in the classroom, earning a spot on the Academic All-District list.

Four additional Medina students received honorable mention or academic recognition for their contributions during the season.

KJ Watts and Emma Nordlander both earned honorable mention nods and were named Academic All-District selections.

Gaige Pitts also received an honorable mention All-District selection.

Rounding out the district honors, Kirstin Pierce was named to the Academic All-District team.

Gherman finished first in the 100 meters with a time of 10.70 seconds, breaking the previous Bandera record of 10.89 set by Tommy Cardenas in 2020. He also won the 200-meter dash.

The Bulldogs also found success in the relays, with the 4x200-meter team of Ruffin Scartocci, Carter Hanks, Ian Prothro and Gherman placing first. The 4x400-meter relay team of Scartocci, William Vidmer, Prothro and Zach Goodin also finished first.

Goodin added another gold medal for Bandera with a first-place finish in the 3,200 meters, while Luciano Martinez placed third in the 1,600 meters.

In field events, Logan Harman placed third in the shot put. Bandera also claimed third, fourth and fifth place in the pole vault with Jonah Klein finishing third, Jaymin Klein fourth and Prothro fifth.

The junior varsity team also posted several strong performances. Josiah Lehman won the pole vault, while Cooper Cale and William De La Paz finished first and second in the 800 meters. Tristan Wilson placed second and Michael Ramirez third in the 1,600 meters.

Kyler Hebert earned two medals in the throws, finishing second in the shot put and third in the discus.

Bandera will next compete Thursday at the Antler Relays in Kerrville.

Cadenhead set a new Medina school record in the 400-meter dash Thursday at the Medina High School Bobcat Relays, clocking a winning time of 49.34 seconds. The mark eclipsed the previous school record of 50.6 seconds, which had stood since 1978.

The two-day meet began Wednesday with the Medina Junior High Bobcat Relays, where the seventh- grade boys team finished third overall.

Jamir Granderson led the seventh-grade boys with a first-place finish in the 100-meter dash in 13.04 seconds. He also helped power the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams to third-place finishes alongside Carter Powers, Colt Cook and Tripp Taylor. Granderson added another first-place finish in the high jump at 4 feet, 4 inches, while Cook placed fourth at 4-2.

In the seventh-grade girls division, Harper Holcomb placed fifth in the 100-meter hurdles in 22.82 seconds and fourth in the 300-meter hurdles in 65.33. Theodora Perkins finished sixth in the 300 hurdles in 69.20. The 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams, comprised of Ashton Ojeda, Brianna Luna, Karlee Quinones and Perkins, each earned third-place finishes. Holcomb also placed third in the high jump at 3-10.

For the eighth-grade boys, Slayton Hall recorded fifth-place finishes in both the 1,600-meter run with a time of 6:24.61 and the 2,400-meter run in 10:04.53.

At the high school meet Thursday, Medina’s varsity and junior varsity squads continued the momentum.

In the varsity boys division, Cadenhead added a third-place finish in the 200-meter dash in 22.81 seconds to go with his record- setting 400-meter performance. Davis Peterson claimed first in the 300-meter hurdles in 42.97 seconds and placed third in the 110-meter hurdles in 17.88.

Holland Cook finished second in the 800-meter run in 2:18.25. The 4x400-meter relay team of Cadenhead, Cook, Gaige Pitts and Peterson placed second in 3:43.24.

Pitts also won the high jump, clearing 6-4, and placed fifth in the 400-meter dash in 57.38 seconds. Jackson Perez finished sixth in the discus at 80-6.

In the varsity girls division, Allison Watts won the 400-meter dash in 67.43 seconds, followed by teammate Cerydwen Villarreal in second at 71.73. Keeley DeLeon placed sixth in the 100-meter dash in 14.23 and fifth in the 200-meter dash in 29.32. Sreya Ayers finished sixth in the 800-meter run in 3:04.81.

Olivia Longoria placed third in the shot put at 277¾ and second in the discus at 72-8, while Lia Andrews finished fifth in the discus at 66-9. Crista Zirkel claimed first in the high jump with a clearance of 4-8.

In the junior varsity girls division, Riley Patton placed fifth in the 200-meter dash in 33.74 seconds.

The annual relays showcased depth across Medina’s junior high and high school programs, with multiple athletes earning podium finishes as the track and field season continues.

The choir received a superior rating for its onstage concert performance and an excellent rating in the sight-reading portion of the contest.

According to school officials, the combined scores placed Bandera among the top three of the 11 participating high school choirs.

School representatives said the students represented Bandera High School with confidence and professionalism during the competition.

Senior Breydan Gherman led the varsity Bulldogs with first-place finishes in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes.

Gherman also anchored Bandera’s winning 4x100-meter relay team, joining Ruffin Scartocci, Dalton Parks and Cooper Gunderman to secure another gold medal.

Bandera also delivered a strong performance in pole vault, with Jonah Klein winning the event and Jaymin Klein finishing second.

Teammate Ian Prothro placed fifth to round out the Bulldogs’ scoring in the event.

Parks added to Bandera’s medal count with a third-place finish in the long jump.

The junior varsity Bulldogs also posted several strong finishes, highlighted by second-place finishes in both the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relays.

The relay teams included Siah Barnett, Charles Harman, Mayson Gonzales and Garner Grabs.

Gonzales placed third in the long jump, while Kyler Hebert earned third in shot put. In discus, Isaiah Coloney finished fifth and Hebert placed sixth.

Bandera will look to build on its early success as the Bulldogs prepare for their next invitational meet.

The Lady Cats softball team began its season with a decisive 23-8 victory over San Saba.

Medina continued its early momentum at the Center Point Softball Tournament, held Feb. 19-21, where the team earned an 18-4 win over Runge.

The Bobcats baseball team also opened its season at the Center Point Baseball Tournament that same weekend and finished with two wins.

In one game, Medina rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Boerne Geneva 6-5.

The Bobcats followed with an 18-2 victory over Runge, powered by a strong offensive performance.

Senior Audrey Gatlin of the Lady Cats and sophomore JT Kunz of the Bobcats were each named to their respective All-Tournament teams in recognition of their performances.

The varsity Lady Bulldogs claimed the team title with 144 points, finishing 55 points ahead of runner-up Ingram.

The 4x200-meter relay team of Merry Robinson, Milesia Casas, Cassi Williams and Sydney Moore earned first place, as did the 4x400-meter relay team of Casas, Kamryn Fried, Williams and Moore.

Casas also earned an individual gold medal in the 200-meter dash. Robinson finished second in the same event, while Moore placed second in the 100-meter hurdles and Williams finished second in the 300-meter hurdles.

Briley Clark earned third in the 400-meter dash, and Madison Davis placed third in shot put.

The Bandera junior varsity squad also secured a team championship, finishing first with 149 points, nearly 40 points ahead of Llano.

Amy Rodriguez won the 3,200-meter run, and Maci Haby claimed first in pole vault.

The 4x100 relay team of Casas, Ashlyn Jess, Shelby Prater and Isabella Hinojo took first place, and the 4x200 relay team of Casas, Jess, Prater and Addyson Ranly also finished first.

Logan Harman led the Bulldogs, capturing first place with a combined lift total of 1,610 pounds.

The win adds to Harman’s successful season and places him among the top lifters in the region.

Bandera secured several additional podium finishes in the boys division. Nate Evans placed second with a 1,405-pound total, and Isaiah Coloney also earned second with 1,260 pounds.

Landon Munoz finished third at 1,120 pounds, while Juan Cabrera placed fourth with 1,230 pounds.

Jacob Barrier rounded out the medalists with a fifth-place finish and a 910-pound total.

The Lady Bulldogs also contributed strong performances.

Ruby Lister earned second place with a total of 850 pounds, and Anna Delgado finished fourth with 605 pounds.

Bandera will now prepare for its final regular-season meet, scheduled at Crystal City, as the Bulldogs continue working toward postseason competition.

In eighth-grade action, the B team (3-2) fell 17-14 in a defensive battle. Mika Gray led the defensive effort with nine steals, while Sally King added seven. Gray and Hayley Capps each scored four points, followed by Avery Dehart, Kenlee Vanhowton and Michelle Melton with two points apiece.

The eighth-grade A team also faced a strong Devine squad. Brenna Byrd scored five points and Harper Hicks added four to lead the Lady Bulldogs. Harper Hartsfield controlled the boards with 11 rebounds, while Aspen Collazo contributed six.

At the seventh-grade level, the B team showed strong ball movement and hustle throughout its game. Annalisa Moore led the scoring with four points, while Emma Grant, Summer Buxton and Iris Moore each added two.

The seventh-grade A team continued to show improvement. Abigail Wright and Harper Word each scored two points. Marlene Tetzlaff recorded four rebounds and four steals, and Presley Binnert added five rebounds.

Bandera will travel to Devine for the post-district tournament to conclude its 2026 season.

Isabella Pace claimed first place in the tournament after carding a 79, the only score in the 70s recorded by any competitor.

Pace won the individual title by three strokes, separating herself from the field by navigating difficult course conditions with consistency throughout the round.

Bandera also saw positive development across the lineup, including a personal-best score from Charley Joy.

Coaches noted that the team’s ability to improve while facing a competitive field and demanding conditions reflects steady progress early in the season.

The Lady Bulldogs will look to build on that momentum as they prepare for their next tournament.

The varsity Bulldogs earned a 2–0 shutout win, with junior Alvaro Fernandez- Donat scoring both goals.

Fernandez-Donat continued his recent scoring run, finishing chances created through sustained possession and ball movement.

One of the goals was assisted by Hector Montero Rodriguez.

Bandera’s defense limited Canyon Lake throughout the match. Junior captain Jaymin Klein anchored the back line and recorded three saves to preserve the shutout.

The win marked a positive step for the Bulldogs in district play, as the team maintained consistent communication and structure on both sides of the ball.

In the junior varsity match, Bandera opened the night with a 4–1 victory. Emmanuel Tirado led the Bulldogs with two goals.

Garner Grabs and Ryitt Medellin each added a goal to complete the scoring.

The junior varsity squad applied constant pressure in the attacking third, creating multiple scoring opportunities and showcasing the depth of the Bulldogs’ lineup.

Bandera will look to build on the sweep in its next district match as the team continues its push toward the postseason.

Bandera opened the day against Taft, getting on the scoreboard early when Jasmine Longoria drove in a run with an RBI single in the first inning.

Mia Ranly started in the circle for the Bulldogs, striking out three batters over two innings.

On the basepaths, Presley Greenley applied pressure with two stolen bases. Longoria and Rehbehka Gomez each recorded hits in the contest.

In the nightcap against Medina Valley, Bandera again struck early.

Cerisa Fernandez delivered an RBI single in the first inning, followed by a deep RBI double from Ranly to give the Bulldogs an early offensive spark.

Defensively, Bandera turned in a clean performance, committing no errors throughout the game.

The Bulldogs executed a double play and were anchored in the field by Gomez, who recorded three putouts. Krista Goldstein earned the start in the circle, allowing three runs and striking out two batters in two innings of work.

The Bulldogs said they will use the preseason scrimmages to continue refining their lineup and preparing for their upcoming home opener.

Bandera High School powerlifters competed Jan. 17 at the East Central Invitational, hosted at Legacy Middle School, facing a large field and strict judging.

Two Bandera lifters earned second-place finishes in their respective weight classes.

Logan Harman placed second in the boys super heavyweight division with a total lift of 1,490 pounds. Ruby Lister finished second in the girls 198-pound weight class with a total of 815 pounds.

Coaches said the meet presented a challenge due to the level of competition and officiating standards, adding that the team gained valuable experience.

Bandera will compete next at Holy Cross High School on Saturday, Jan. 24.

In the varsity contest, Bandera fell 89-51.

The Bulldogs struggled early but showed improved play in the second half, making the final two quarters more competitive.

Jeffry Thomas led Bandera with 13 points, while Riley Moran was credited by coaches for his defensive effort.

The junior varsity team played a close game throughout the night, with coaches describing it as the team’s most complete performance of the season.

Chris Martinez led the Bulldogs with 14 points, and Mack Pate added eight.

The freshman team also came up short but competed until the final horn. Jackson Bower scored 13 points for Bandera, and Matthew Guaradjo was noted for his defensive play.

On the girls’ side, the eighth-grade A team improved to 2–1 with a 26–22 victory.

Bandera avenged a twopoint tournament loss to Carrizo Springs by holding on for the regular-season win.

Brenna Byrd recorded a double-double to lead the Lady Bulldogs with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Harper Hartsfield added six points, five steals and four rebounds.

The seventh-grade A team came up short but showed defensive intensity.

Lila Hicks finished with six steals, while Abigail Wright pulled down three rebounds.

Both players scored two points. The seventh-grade B team turned in a strong defensive performance, holding Carrizo Springs to a season-low 15 points.

The boys teams also saw competitive play throughout the night.

The seventh-grade A team rebounded from a scoreless first quarter to compete at a faster pace but fell 53–20.

Aiden Rush led Bandera with eight points, two rebounds and two steals, while Phoenix Alexander added seven points and two steals.

Leo Francis scored three points, and Accillies Pelio-Dillon finished with two points, four rebounds, a steal and a block.

The seventh-grade B team stayed close through the first half before Carrizo Springs pulled away in the second, handing Bandera a 23–11 loss.

David Freeman recorded four points, two rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

Noah Barton added three points and four steals, while Sebastian Carlos and Hye Hubble each contributed points and defensive effort.

The eighth-grade B team remained undefeated with a 39–20 victory.

Maverick Andrade led all scorers with 21 points, along with two steals and two blocks. Alberto Muniz and Jaxon Moseley each scored eight points, and Shaylon Garcia added six steals and four rebounds.

The eighth-grade A team trailed by five after the first quarter before Carrizo Springs extended its lead at halftime.

Bandera closed the gap in the fourth quarter but fell 50–27. Jacob Tetzlaff led the Bulldogs with 14 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while Lake Battle added five points.

Bandera Middle School will return to action Wednesday, Jan. 21, at home against Uvalde.

Games are scheduled for 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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Riley Moran provided a boost off the bench, finishing with a season-high nine points while adding defensive pressure as the Bulldogs’ sixth man.

Bandera’s freshman and junior varsity teams also competed against Hondo earlier in the evening. Both teams were edged by a tough Owls squad, but continued to show progress as the season gets underway.

The Bulldogs returned to action Friday morning on the road against the Floresville Tigers. Score was not available by the Bulletin’s press time.