James Volz


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Lobos end 2024 softball season at Floresville

The Uvalde Lobos ended their 2024 softball season with a lopsided 15-1 road loss to the Floresville Jaguars on April 16. Floresville plated eight runs in the second inning to take a huge, early lead over the Lobos. The Uvalde girls rallied to score their lone run of the game in the third inning. But the Jaguars scored seven times... READ MORE >

Uvalde High School unveils renovated weight room

Uvalde High School unveiled its newly renovated and re-equipped weight room on April 15. Dallas businessman and entrepreneur Fin Ewing, Joe Martin, executive director of the Texas High School Coaches Association and Coaches Education Foundation, other foundation members, Uvalde CISD school board members, district administrators, UHS coaches and athletes, and members of the general public were present for the ceremony.... READ MORE >

Coyotes play final home baseball game

The Uvalde Coyotes will play their final home baseball game of the 2024 regular season on Tuesday, April 23 when they host the Carrizo Springs Wildcats. Play at Marvin Kolinek Field will get underway at 7 p.m. Coach Sart Perez’s Coyotes will celebrate Parents’ Night with special ceremonies honoring baseball parents before the start of the contest. Late last month... READ MORE >

Vaughan prepares for regional golf tournament

Uvalde High School senior Ava Vaughan will be at Victoria on April 17 and 18 to compete in the Class 4A Region IV golf tournament. The two-day event will be staged at The Club at Colony Creek Golf Course. “I am proud to be able to represent Uvalde High School at Victoria this week,” said Vaughan. “I hope to play... READ MORE >

Coyotes taking on district leaders at Floresville

Three games remain on Uvalde High School’s 2024 baseball schedule. Tuesday, the Coyotes will be on the road to play the district-leading Floresville Tigers. The varsity game is slated for a 7 p.m. starting time and will be preceded by a 4:30 p.m. junior varsity ball game. Last month, the Tigers trounced the Coyotes, 16-1, in district competition at Marvin... READ MORE >

Lobos take on district champions at Floresville

Tuesday at Floresville, the Uvalde Lobos will complete their 2024 regular-season softball schedule when they face the Floresville Jaguars in a District 29-4A rematch. The varsity game will begin at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a 5 p.m. junior varsity contest. On March 22, the Jaguars defeated the Lobos, 13-5, in a game played at the Uvalde High... READ MORE >

In sports, it’s always about giving a winning effort

One of the great sports movies ever made debuted back in 1976. Rocky was the first of a long list of movies made about the fictional boxing character Rocky Balboa. I am sure that most of you readers are familiar with the original movie that began the franchise. The movie was about the no-name boxer who is matched in a... READ MORE >

Lobos play final home softball game Friday

The Uvalde Lobos will play their final home softball game in the 2024 season next Friday when they host the Pearsall Lady Mavericks. Following a 5 p.m. junior varsity game, the varsity team will battle at 7 p.m. On March 19, the Lady Mavericks recorded an 8-7 victory over the Lobos at Pearsall in the first district meeting. The Lady... READ MORE >

Lobos begin April softball at home

The Uvalde Lobos will begin the month of April with two home District 29-4A softball games. They will host the Pleasanton Eagles on April 2 and the Devine Arabians on April 4 at 7 p.m. both days. Coach EJ McNamara’s Lobos, 1-6 in district and 8-17 for the season, will begin the week following a thrilling 10-9 road win over... READ MORE >

Uvaldeans enjoy tennis tournament success

Uvalde High School tennis players enjoyed a successful weekend of competition in the Uvalde Superintendent Tournament staged March 22-23 at the Terri Rambie Tennis Complex. They placed first in two events. Victoria Reyes and Jaime Martinez combined efforts to win the Mixed Doubles B Draw championship. Reyes and Martinez beat a team from Eagle Pass High in the finals. Elizabeth... READ MORE >