Junior Heath McDonough helped with a jump start in win over Yoakum

Canyon Lake won their 10th game of the season scoring a 9 point win to end their first round of District 26-4A games, 50-41.

CL needed this win as they are now holding down a spot for a playoff berth if they just repeat what was done in the first round of games.

This win tied for the second most victories in a season at 10 when the ’12-’13 Hawk team finished that year.

Another district conquest and this Hawk team will accomplish their most wins in district play since they started playing varsity in ’08-’09 year.

Will Gray led the Hawks scoring 12 points and tied Brandon Ward with 3 assists.

With 17 turnovers, Canyon Lake was able to be in a sustainable area that allows the Hawks for a good outcome.

It was a book-end game as Canyon Lake outscored Yoakum, 31-17 in the 1st and 4th quarters. But were outscored 19-24 during the middle part of this contest.

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Canyon Lake’s JV got back on track with win over Yoakum, 53-24.

Sophomore Jarred Rollins contributes in win from the outside and Inside

The Hawks have had a two game slow down and this win over the Bulldogs could help in getting this team back on track as the second round of district games start to commence next week.

Bennie Brownlee was the top dog in this contest as he hit nothing but the bottom of the net in scoring 20 points.

Canyon Lake got a great contribution from the rest of the squad as each player had a say in how to train this dog.

Good defense came in the form of allowing just one point in the first quarter which helped in having a halftime lead, 29-13.

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Sarah Russell scores career high 23 points in win over Yoakum

Don’t get into a free throw shooting contest with Sarah Russell or you will lose, much like Yoakum did on Friday night, as the Lady Hawks took care of business in their, 71-34 victory.

Scoring 71 points was the most scored since a, 76-25 win over Johnson City when the Hawks started their 2013-14 season with a bang, 80 games ago.

Canyon Lake finished the first half with an 18 point lead but were quick to add to that advantage by outscoring the Bulldogs 19 points in those last two quarters.

CL got a lot of help up and down their bench having 4 girls scoring in double figures. Alexa Ramos (10), Sarah Schneider (12), Caitlin Mabry (14), and Sarah Russell (23), as all were instrumental in this out of control avalanche for a victory.

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Joseph Boyd move up to Varsity will play a big roll for the Hawks!

Canyon Lake had a tough week on the hard wood as both Girl’s and Boy’s teams came up short in losses to Wimberley and La Vernia.

The culprits? It the ReSporter said Free Throws and Turnovers then you would have an idea of led up to those defeats.

In their game with La Vernia on Friday, the Varsity Girls played a the Bears close throughout the contest but after losing the lead right before halftime, the Hawks never could capture the lead back.

With 25 turnovers and shooting 38% from the line the dye had been cast by the end of the game.

Emma Gray continued to excel with another double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

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                      Hawk’s Soccer wins game against Burnet 3-1

Canyon Lake Soccer team evened their record last Tuesday when they went on the road and beat Burnet, 3-1.

The Hawks are young this year but the 2-2 record indicates just how much potential this team might have as both losses were lost in the final minutes.

“A win at this point of the year helps build confidence,” Head Soccer Coach Warren Graham stated. “It’s especially important when the game is a close game because it allows the boys to see what they need to do to be able to close out games.”

Coach has zeroed in those losses during this campaign as both of those contests were lost at the finish.

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Canyon Lake Boy’s Soccer finishes 1-2 in Pleasanton Tournament. (Picture by Lynne Carpenter)

Canyon Lake Boy’s Soccer finish the Pleasanton Tournament 1-2 after winning their final game against the host, 2-0.

Julian De La Paz and Mike Thorpe scored a goal a piece in the win while Luke Justis and Thorpe each chipped in with an assist.

Goalie Brayden Damico had three saves on shots from goal in this first shut-out win.

Canyon Lake lost the first two games in the last seconds as they were in position for wins.

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                         District 26-4A Standings
 
                   Team         W   L      Pct     GB 
                   Navarro      3   0    1.000     — 
                   Wimberley    2   0    1.000      1/2 
                   CL Hawks     2   1     .667     1 
                   Yoakum       1   1     .500     1 1/2 
                   La Vernia    1   2     .333     2 
                   Gonzales     0   2     .000     2 1/2 
                   Cuero        0   3     .000     3
 
                              Tuesday Games
                   CL Hawks       @     Wimberley
                   Gonzales       @     Navarro
                   Yoakum         @     Gonzales
                   La Vernia      @     Boerne

                             Friday's Results
                   CL Hawks       65    Cuero      29 
                   Navarro        66    Yoakum     40 
                   Wimberley      67    La Vernia  54 
                   Gonzales       Bye

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Sarah Russell’s Key 3 Pointer Helps in CL’s Win over Cuero

Canyon Lake Girls won a pivotal game with Cuero on Friday helping give the Hawks a chance in making some noise as their district season continues.

The win has CL tied for 4th with Gonzales and that close loss to Navarro certainly planted a seed of confidence.

Emma Gray finished this night scoring 20 points as the Hawks also got some solid performances from many other players.

Sarah Russell had 2 three pointers and finished with 8 points followed by 6 points from Mia Riali and Skylar Hurst.

“We wanted to come out and keep executing our offense,” Junior Russell said.

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HAWKS JV HAVE PANTHERS SEEING RAINBOWS

Junior Bennie Brownlee poured in 22 points in win over Navarro JV

The CL Junior Varsity team won their second district game with a win over Navarro, 73-53.

CLJV is now averaging 70 points per game in district play as this game had 3 players leading the charge.

Bennie Brownlee led the scoring with a cool 22 points followed closely by Joseph Boyd (19) and Ryner Martin scoring 17.

“I still come out the same and try to be a leader,” Brownlee started when asked about the transition from Varsity to JV. “This is where it counts and we are in the part of the season when we have more games because we are playing in district.”

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             GO HAWKS!!

Canyon Lake Lady Hawks was this close (as you put your index finger with a small space between your thumb), as the upstart never say die Hawks took first place Navarro to the wire, 43-39.

“I am really proud of this team,” Head Coach Mary-Beth Gallagher stated. “This team spent practice these last few days with hard work and that almost helped them pull off an upset.”

The Hawks had not regained their mojo since the taking the Christmas break but if this game is any indication for things to come then this could be a good season in district play.

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