School & Sports

The San Saba Lady Dillos recorded one win and one loss before the Christmas Break. We started off District with a bang with a big home win over Dublin (74-31) and then we suffered our first loss of the year falling at Bangs (43-31). We jumped on Dublin early and never looked back.

Erica Hoyt graduated with honors from Allied Health Careers Friday, December 5th as a State Board Certified Dental Assistant. Erica is currently working in Lampasas and is excited to start her new career.

The San Saba 4-H's Shooting Sports team started in January working on achieving the progressive skill designations in the National Rifle Association (NRA) Marksmanship Program. Our fourth quarter has come to an end and the awards have been earned! Ron Gerhart has qualified for Marksman 1st Class shooting a light rifle in the standing position.

B Team-Most of the teams already mentioned do not have "B" teams on our schedule this year. Also, there is no tournament for "B" teams on our schedule this year, so this part will be much shorter. If a team comes to our place and does not have a "B"

Cherokee ISD Jan. 5-9 Monday Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Corn,Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Apricots, Milk, Tuesday Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Crackers, Fruit Cups,Milk Wednesday Lunch: Wedge Pizza, Green Beans, French Fries, Orange Jell-O, Milk Thursday Lunch: Meat & Bean Chalupa, Rice, Cheese, Salad, Salsa, Peaches, Milk Friday Lunch: Cheese Hamburger, French Fries, Salad, Pickles, Onions, Brownies, Milk Richland Springs ISD Jan. 5-9 Monday Breakfast: B

• Alcoholic Beverage Code Referencing Minors • UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS Minors who purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages, as well as minors who are intoxicated in public or misrepresent their age to obtain alcoholic beverages, face the following consequences: · Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $500 · Alcohol awareness class · 8 to 40 hours community service · 30 to 180 days loss or denial of driver’s license If a minor is seven

On Tuesday December 16th, the Armadillos traveled to Sonora to take on the Broncos. The Broncos took the lead after the first quarter 18-9. At the half, Sonora’s lead was still 9, leading 30-21. By the end of the third, the Dillos cut the lead to six, trailing 36-42. In the fourth, the Dillos went back and forth, at one point cutting the lead to two.

Nelson Smith, academic UIL director for the elementary and middle school students, praised all the UIL competitors for their outstanding efforts. Nelson Smith was especially proud of students’ behavior while representing Richland Springs ISD at competition at Brookesmith. Nelson gives special thanks to all the teachers who coached our talented students and helped prepare them for competition.

San Saba Goldthwaite 1st 4 4 2nd 12 9 3rd 14 12 4th 23 18 Total 23 18 San Saba Individual Scores: Alexa Maxcey-2pts; 1FT Joannah Crosby-3pts; 1FG, 1FT Karlee Cromer-5pts; 1FG, 3FT Jenna Sloan-2pts; 1FG Bridgett Maldonado-2pts; 1FG Katie Ross-5pts; 2FG, 1FT McKenzie Hibler-4pts; 2FG Coach's Comments: Great team defense! Carmen Paredes and Kayla Kutin played great defensive ballgames. As a team, we made shots when it counted the most.

November 13, 2008 "A" Team San Saba Comanche 1st 5 4 2nd 6 4 3rd 8 6 4th 6 4 Total 25 18 San Saba Individual Scores: Russton Ellis-9pts; 4FG, 1-3FT J.T. Mathis-5pts; 5FG Ryan Guidroz-4pts; 2FG Aaron Perez-4pts; 1FG, 2-4FT Russell Lowe-3pts; 1FG, 1-4FT Coaches Comments: This was a good start to the season. We did several things right, but also have a lot to work on. November 17, 2008 "Combined" San Saba Dublin 1st 10 9 2nd 3 4 3rd 8 8 4th 7 6 Total 28 27 San S