Joshua Reese

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Sports Editor at El Campo Leader-News

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Ricebird soccer grabs many awards

2 days ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

The El Campo Ricebird soccer team had a strong season and it showed in the end-of-season awards grabbing one of the highest district honors. El Campo junior Orinson Artica was awarded District 22’s Offensive MVP. Artica’s speed and scoring ability were hard not to ignore, finishing with the second-most goals in the entire district. “[The award is] something very important to me.
Ladybird earns top honor

5 days ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

The El Campo Ladybird soccer team had their best season in school history and it showed in District 22’s end-of-the-year awards. The Ladybirds were awarded two of the district’s highest honors senior Madison Gaona received the Most Valuable Player and junior Henrietta Kovacikova was named the Defensive MVP. Gaona was awarded the Offensive MVP, a season ago, but her growth was seen by fellow district coaches, allowing her to finish her career with the district’s highest honor.
EB softball can't catch up to Lexington

2 weeks ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

The East Bernard Brahmarettes allowed a lead to the Lexington Lady Eagles in all three games of their best-of-three series, but only once were able to overcome the early hole as they dropped the final two games on Friday and Saturday at Navatsoa High School. After grabbing the win in walk-off fashion in game one on Thursday, the Brahmarettes bats had a tough time solving Lexington’s sophomore Taylor Akin.
Ladybirds run out of magic

3 weeks ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

The El Campo Ladybirds season ended at the hands of the Fredricksburg Battlin’ Billies in a 5-3 loss, in game two at Thrall High School on Friday night. The Ladybirds ended up being swept by the Battlin’ Billies, but in both games, El Campo held the lead forcing Fredricksburg to come from behind. “The girls fought hard and continued to play, however, we just didn’t execute offensively or defensively when we had chances,” Ladybird coach Anna Burton said.
Brahmarettes advancing to regionals finals

3 weeks ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

The East Bernard Brahmarettes finished off their sweep over the Blooming Grove Lady Lions, grabbing a 3-0 win in Caldwell Friday evening. The script was the same Friday as in most of the Brahmarettes wins this season, strong pitching and timely runs. East Bernard got seven strong innings from senior Rylie Holder and then three runs early, the combo advanced the Brahmarettes to the regional finals. “Riley is performing at an incredible level right now.
Birds fall to Wildcats in round two

3 weeks ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

After the El Campo Ricebirds’ worst game of the season in game one against the Calallen Wildcats on Friday night at Legacy Field, they rebounded in game two, but ultimately still fell 3-2, ending their season in the area round of the playoffs at Calallen High School on Saturday. Against the number one ranked in the state, the Wildcats came out in game one and run-ruled El Campo 21-0, with the Ricebirds committing five errors and only picking up three hits.
Brahmas earn medals at state meet

1 month ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

No one in the 3A classification had a better throw in the discus than East Bernard senior Ty Domel, winning the 2025 state championship earlier this month in Austin. Domel uncorked his state championship-winning throw early on during the allotted six attempts with 180 feet and 11 inches. His throw set the bar and challengers spent the rest of the event trying to break his mark.
EC softball hangs, but can't close

1 month ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

Round one saw one Wharton County softball team take a lead in their best-of-three series, while the other will need to come from behind if they want to advance to their respective regional finals. EL CAMPOThe El Campo Ladybirds played the Fredericksburg Battlin’ Billies in a tight game but fell 4-2 Thursday night at Thrall High School. The Ladybirds jumped out to the lead but weren’t able to hang on with Fredericksburg scoring four unanswered runs to steal the win.
Ladybirds rolling into round three

1 month ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

It took two days to complete game two, but the El Campo Ladybirds remained locked in and finished off the sweep 10-6 over the Tuloso-Midway Cherokees at Legacy Field Saturday morning. El Campo took a commanding lead in game two, but they weren’t able to beat bad weather in the area. Lighting delays turned into a suspension for the evening. The game was re-started Saturday morning with the Ladybirds needing to hold off a desperate Cherokees for the final four innings.
Wharton County ready to rumble again

1 month ago | leader-news.com | Joshua Reese

Off the success of its Wharton County debut in February, Houston-based New Texas Pro Wrestling is returning to the Wharton Civic Center on Saturday, with “True Grit.”The event will again be supporting the Wharton Police Department’s Blue Santa Project, the annual holiday toy drive that is open to all kids in Wharton County, regardless of economic status.