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February 11, 2020
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Local Sports Fast
By Chris Darus
The Bandera Prophet
BHS Powerlifting
Girls
Bandera's Lady Bulldogs powerlifting team has already had three podium finishes this season, two third place results in Uvalde and Austin and a second place at a Texas Strength Systems (TSS) meet.
Senior Caitlin Watson has already qualified to go to state with a three lift total of 855 pounds, 130 pounds heavier than the state qualifying weight for the 123 pound class. Watson was the state champ at 114 last year, with a total of 800 pounds.
Kimberley Salinas has also qualified for state at 123 with a seasons best 765 total at the TSS meet. Salinas finished eighth in state last year at 123.
The two are currently first and second in the region.
Penelope Garcia, the region's top ranked lifter at 132, has a season best of 735, also at the TSS meet.
Kylee Hensley has shown consistent improvement with a best of 775 at 148 pounds and is ranked fifth in the region.
Ofelia Macias, also at 148, has lifted 725 and is looking to better that to qualify for state.
Anna Freeman has a best of 795 at 165 pounds, just outside the top four for class in the region.
Emily Garcia, Ashley Grodman, Michelle Linson, Madelyn Jackson and Makayla Garcia also compete for Bandera.
"They are working hard and are improving weekly, making great gains and we look forward to a strong finish for them," coach Manny Martinez said.
Boys
The Bulldogs are not faring as well as the Lady Bulldogs, but do have a fourth place from Uvalde. Ethan Brown, the region's number one at 123 pounds, has a season best of 960 and is already qualified for state.
Brian Burns, a 148 pounder, has a best total of 1030 pounds, good for the number five spot in the region.
Colton Perkins, Bandera's big man, is ranked in the top ten at 275 and has a best of 1350 pounds so far this season.
Matthew Statin, Colby Kennedy, Kaloeb Son, Cody Jurecski and Zak Widenor, are also competing on the Bulldogs squad.
"These young men are improving weekly and are looking to finish strong and make a push for a regional berth," Martinez said.
Both teams will head to San Antonio for a meet at Holy Cross on Feb. 22.
BHS Basketball
Boys
The varsity Bulldogs got their second district win with a hard fought 55-52 win at Canyon Lake last Tuesday. The win came just four days after the Bulldogs first district win in almost two years.
Bandera jumped out to a 20-10 lead after one and took a 28-17 lead at the half.
The Hawks tried to fight back in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 35-27, but that early lead was enough to get Bandera the win.
The Bulldogs were looking to make a run into playoff contention as they hosted the Wimberley Texans on Friday. The Texans handed the Bulldogs an 85-41 whipping in the first round and Bandera was looking for some payback.
The Bulldogs suprised the Texans by hanging tough and trailing Wimberley by one, 20-19, after one.
The Bulldogs surged to a 36-33 lead at halftime, seemingly shaping things up for a good second half.
The Bulldogs came out flat in the third as Wimberley went on an 18 point run while holding Bandera scoreless to put the game away.
Both teams had single digit scoring in the fourth on the way to a 59-42 win for the visitors.
The Bulldogs still have an outside shot at making the playoffs but have a tough row to hoe to get there.
Bandera and Canyon Lake are tied for the fourth seed in District 28-4A play at 2-5.
The Bulldogs have the top two teams in district, Fredericksburg and Boerne, on the road back to back and finish the season with Llano at home.
Fredericksburg is 7-0 in district and 30-0 on the season and Boerne's only district loss was a close 56-53 OT decision to the Billies.
Canyon Lake has Llano tonight at home, Fredericksburg on Friday at home and close district with Wimberley on the road.
Girls
Bandera's Lady Bulldogs powerlifting team has already had three podium finishes this season, two third place results in Uvalde and Austin and a second place at a Texas Strength Systems (TSS) meet.
Senior Caitlin Watson has already qualified to go to state with a three lift total of 855 pounds, 130 pounds heavier than the state qualifying weight for the 123 pound class. Watson was the state champ at 114 last year, with a total of 800 pounds.
Kimberley Salinas has also qualified for state at 123 with a seasons best 765 total at the TSS meet. Salinas finished eighth in state last year at 123.
The two are currently first and second in the region.
Penelope Garcia, the region's top ranked lifter at 132, has a season best of 735, also at the TSS meet.
Kylee Hensley has shown consistent improvement with a best of 775 at 148 pounds and is ranked fifth in the region.
Ofelia Macias, also at 148, has lifted 725 and is looking to better that to qualify for state.
Anna Freeman has a best of 795 at 165 pounds, just outside the top four for class in the region.
Emily Garcia, Ashley Grodman, Michelle Linson, Madelyn Jackson and Makayla Garcia also compete for Bandera.
"They are working hard and are improving weekly, making great gains and we look forward to a strong finish for them," coach Manny Martinez said.
Boys
The Bulldogs are not faring as well as the Lady Bulldogs, but do have a fourth place from Uvalde. Ethan Brown, the region's number one at 123 pounds, has a season best of 960 and is already qualified for state.
Brian Burns, a 148 pounder, has a best total of 1030 pounds, good for the number five spot in the region.
Colton Perkins, Bandera's big man, is ranked in the top ten at 275 and has a best of 1350 pounds so far this season.
Matthew Statin, Colby Kennedy, Kaloeb Son, Cody Jurecski and Zak Widenor, are also competing on the Bulldogs squad.
"These young men are improving weekly and are looking to finish strong and make a push for a regional berth," Martinez said.
Both teams will head to San Antonio for a meet at Holy Cross on Feb. 22.
BHS Basketball
Boys
The varsity Bulldogs got their second district win with a hard fought 55-52 win at Canyon Lake last Tuesday. The win came just four days after the Bulldogs first district win in almost two years.
Bandera jumped out to a 20-10 lead after one and took a 28-17 lead at the half.
The Hawks tried to fight back in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 35-27, but that early lead was enough to get Bandera the win.
The Bulldogs were looking to make a run into playoff contention as they hosted the Wimberley Texans on Friday. The Texans handed the Bulldogs an 85-41 whipping in the first round and Bandera was looking for some payback.
The Bulldogs suprised the Texans by hanging tough and trailing Wimberley by one, 20-19, after one.
The Bulldogs surged to a 36-33 lead at halftime, seemingly shaping things up for a good second half.
The Bulldogs came out flat in the third as Wimberley went on an 18 point run while holding Bandera scoreless to put the game away.
Both teams had single digit scoring in the fourth on the way to a 59-42 win for the visitors.
The Bulldogs still have an outside shot at making the playoffs but have a tough row to hoe to get there.
Bandera and Canyon Lake are tied for the fourth seed in District 28-4A play at 2-5.
The Bulldogs have the top two teams in district, Fredericksburg and Boerne, on the road back to back and finish the season with Llano at home.
Fredericksburg is 7-0 in district and 30-0 on the season and Boerne's only district loss was a close 56-53 OT decision to the Billies.
Canyon Lake has Llano tonight at home, Fredericksburg on Friday at home and close district with Wimberley on the road.