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It may not have ended the way the Bellville fans had hoped but it sure was a ride that all will remember. Bellville dropped a 28-26 decision to Gilmer in the Class 4A Division II state championship game in Arlington last Friday but that doesn’t mean the future is not bright for the Brahma football program.

Strong defense continued to pave the way to victory for the 19th-ranked Blinn College women’s basketball team on Saturday. The Buccaneers limited the visiting Ranger College Rangers to just 12 first-half points and maintained their defensive momentum in the second half en route to a 64-36 victory at the Kruse Center in Brenham, Texas.

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The Sealy Tigers participated in the storied Schulenburg tournament last weekend and came away with a strong 3-1 finish in tourney games. Sealy started the tournament with a 62-29 loss to La Vernia.

The Sealy Lady Tigers followed up their strong performance at the Ganado Tournament last week as they traveled to take part in the Brazos River Shootout at Brazos High School. Sealy dropped the opening game of the tourney against Boling.

The Sealy Lady Tigers were on the road Thursday Dec. 7 to Giddings for some basketball action.

Three members of the Brazos Cougar football team were honored to be placed on the THSCA Academic All State teams. This is considered a big honor that the Texas High School Coach Association places on players recognizing their talent on the field and hardwork in the classroom as well. First team honoree was Colton Richardson (54) and honorable mention honorees included Trey Gaston (4) and Jenson Miles (3).

PFLUGERVILLE - Yes Virginia, the Bellville Brahmas will be playing this Friday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas for the Class 4A Division II state championship. The Brahmas punched their ticket to the state title game last Friday with a thrilling 35-33 victory over Wimberley.