Rest time is over for several districts in our coverage area, as it’s time to get down to business with district play starting up. The next five weekends will determine who moves on, and who starts home.
Volleyball teams begin to wind down their regular seasons, as district play will soon close. Here’s a look at how area teams did this past week/weekend.
The Academy Bubble Bees team tennis group upset the Cameron Yoe Yoemen team in the final match of district play last week. The Yoemen finish with a 6-2 record in district competition, and earned third place. Next up for the Yoe will be Fredericksburg in the first round of the playoffs, slated to be played Tuesday, October 7th, in Lampasas. Here are the results from last week’s district match.
Milam County 4-H members made their county proud at the State Fair of Texas as both the Senior Plant ID and Senior Ag ID teams earned 5th place finishes in statewide competition. The Senior Plant ID Team-consisting of Aaron Ponnaiya, Luke Holcombe, Winston Walzel, and Anna Kroeger-demonstrated strong knowledge and skill, securing 5th place overall. Their success was made possible through the guidance and dedication of coach Irby, whose support has been instrumental to the team's achievements. The Senior Ag ID Team also captured a 5th place finish. Team members Caleb Fuchs, Maddie Ba-sonic, Luke Holcombe, and Noah Bradley represented Milam County with determination and hard work, earning recognition among some of the top competitors in the state. The spotlight also shone on the Junior Ag ID Team, made up of Sophia Fuchs, Abbie Basonic, Mackenzie Holcombe, and James Holcombe. While not placing this year, the team impressed with their knowledge, effort, and strong representation of Milam County 4-H. Milam County 4-H leaders expressed pride in all the youth who competed, noting that their achievements highlight the dedication, teamwork, and leadership skills that are hallmarks of the 4-H program. "Congratulations to each of our teams for an outstanding job at the State Fair," organizers said. "Your commitment, preparation, and sportsmanship truly reflect the best of Milam County 4-H." For more information about Milam County 4-H, please call the Milam County Extension Office at (254) 697-7045 or email Micah Holcombe, FCH Agent, at mlholcombe@ag.tamu.edu or Josh Evans, AG Agent, at joshua.evans@ag.tamu.ed. Milam County 4-H Facebook Page: The Milam County 4-H has a facebook page! Please make sure and go in and LIKE the page to get information about Milam County 4-H! 4-H facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milamcountyfourH 4-H Blasts will be posted on the page as well as contest winners, etc. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
