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Sports
Canyon cruises past Dripping Springs WIMBERLEY -- Any thoughts of a letdown in the state volleyball playoffs due to an opening round bye were quickly dispelled Tuesday night as the Canyon Cougarettes (31-8) soundly defeated their second-round opponent Dripping Springs (21-13) 15-0, 15-3. October 31, 2001 Smithson Valley knocks off McCallum AUSTIN -- Everyone said the Smithson Valley Rangers would need to play one of their best games of the year to defeat the state-ranked Austin McCallum Lady Knights Tuesday in the second round of the playoff. October 31, 2001 New Braunfels' reign comes to an end BUDA -- After seven straight wins in the postseason — dating back to this past year’s state championship run — the New Braunfels Unicorns were knocked out of the playoffs Tuesday night by the San Marcos Rattlers. October 31, 2001 Cougarettes join the postseason party The Canyon Cougarettes guaranteed themselves a spot in the playoffs 21 days ago with a win over Boerne and it’s been 11 days since the regular season ended. October 30, 2001 Rangers rise to the top After a slow start Friday, the fourth-ranked Smithson Valley Rangers rolled to a 27-3 win over the eighth-ranked Kerrville Tivy Antlers at Ranger Stadium, clinching a playoff spot in the process. October 27, 2001 NB bowls over Canyon Friday’s Wurst Bowl was not over before started, but it was over after the first half of play. October 27, 2001 Navarro knocks off Nixon-Smiley in shootout GERONIMO -- On this date in 1881, the shootout at the OK Corral took place in Tombstone, Arizona. Friday night, the Navarro Panthers (6-1, 3-0) held a shootout of their own at their own OK Corral (Erwin-Lee Field). October 27, 2001 Clemens holds off SA Reagan SAN ANTONIO -- The Clemens Buffaloes know that their post season hopes are fading fast, but they have not completely faded out. October 27, 2001 Marion runs over Somerset MARION -- Marion rectified this past week’s 55-25 loss to Bandera with a 24-7 win over the Somerset Bulldogs Friday night. October 27, 2001 Rangers, Antlers battle for first place In what is no doubt the biggest game of the season in District 27-4A, the Smithson Valley Rangers play host to the Kerrville Tivy Antlers tonight in a battle of two undefeated top 10 teams. October 26, 2001 Cougars, Unicorns fire up for Wurst Bowl 2001 Denied the inside track at the coveted District 27-4A title when Smithson Valley ruined this past week’s homecoming, New Bruanfels makes the cross-town trip this week to Canyon, where the Cougars look to take back town bragging rights. October 26, 2001 Players, coaches taking Wurst Bowl seriously While this year’s Wurst Bowl might not have the impact that past showdowns between Canyon and New Braunfels have had, the game still means a lot to the players and coaches. October 26, 2001 Unicorns cruise by SA Memorial SAN ANTONIO -- The New Braunfels Unicorns made quick work of the San Antonio Memorial Lady Minutemen Thursday, taking all of 23 minutes to win their bi-district playoff match 15-2, 15-1 at Blossom Athletic Center’s Littleton Gymnasium. October 26, 2001 Rangers step over SA McCollum SAN ANTONIO -- After getting a feel for what San Antonio McCollum had to offer, the Smithson Valley Rangers shredded the Cowboys’ defense and walked through their first-round playoff match Thursday night at West Campus High School, 15-9, 15-2. October 26, 2001 Unicorns, Rangers begin playoff runs tonight The three New Braunfels area schools proved once again in this season that this is volleyball country by grabbing the three available postseason spots in District 27-4A. October 25, 2001 Rangers saw off Antlers Trailing 11-0 in the first game of Tuesday’s playoff match for third place against Kerrville Tivy, the Smithson Valley Rangers grabbed the momentum and knocked off the Lady Antlers 11-15, 15-4, 15-2. October 24, 2001 Rangers, Lady Antlers battle for third place The Smithson Valley volleyball team was one win away from claiming second place in District 27-4A, but a loss to the New Braunfels Unicorns on Friday forced a two-way tie between the Rangers and the Kerrville Tivy Lady Antlers. October 23, 2001 Rangers roll over Unicorns Smithson Valley tailback Clint Haney piled on as season-high 189 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns Friday night as the Rangers improved their season record to 7-0 (2-0 in District 27-4A) with a 42-14 win over the New Braunfels Unicorns at Unicorn Stadium. October 20, 2001 Volleyball roundup The New Braunfels Unicorns claimed second place in District 27-4A with a win over the Smithson Valley Rangers, while the Canyon Cougarettes closed out their district championship season with shutout against Fredericksburg. October 20, 2001 Billies rout Cougars FREDERICKSBURG -- Fredericksburg senior running back Russell Woerner stole the show Friday night, rushing for 279 yards on 19 carries, as the homestanding Battlin’ Billies walloped the Canyon Cougars 48-0 in the second week of District 27-4A football action. October 20, 2001 Bandera bullies Marion BANDERA -- Marion wowed fans with four big plays Friday night, but Bandera did everything else for a 55-25 District 27-3A win. October 20, 2001 Buffaloes run over Brahmas SCHERTZ -- The Clemens Buffaloes used a dominating defensive effort in the first half and got two big plays for touchdowns from Brad Wahl as they cruised past the San Antonio MacArthur Brahmas 26-6 to snap their two game losing streak. October 20, 2001 NBCA loses to New Life SAN ANTONIO -- The New Braunfels Christian Academy Wildcats traveled to San Antonio New Life Thursday and ran headlong into a buzz saw, losing by a count of 64-0. October 20, 2001 Unicorns, Rangers match wits, skill Tonight’s showdown between the New Braunfels Unicorns (4-2 overall, 1-0 in District 27-4A) and the Smithson Valley Rangers (6-0 overall, 1-0 in District 27-4A) will likely boil down to who wins the battle at the skill positions. October 19, 2001 Unicorns host Rangers for homecoming The New Braunfels Unicorns might want to heed the old saying, “be careful what you wish for because it may come true,” when they take the 6-0 Smithson Valley Rangers in their homecoming game today. Kickoff at Unicorn Stadium is for 7:30 p.m. October 19, 2001
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