The Bay City Tribune

The Bay City Tribune is a local newspaper situated in Bay City, Texas, serving the Matagorda County region. It releases new editions two times a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Sundays. The publication is operated by Southern Newspapers.

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Bay City’s strong season reflected in prestigious postseason awards

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

The Bay City Blackcats had a historic 2025 campaign. Bay City won its district for the first time under head coach Jesse Herrea. The Blackcats finished 19-2-6 overall and won District 22-4A with an 11-0-3 mark. Herrera has completed a swift turnaround at Bay City. When he arrived in 2021, Bay City finished the previous year winless in its district. The Blackcats won three games in the district in Herrera’s first season before jumping to a 12-2 mark in 2023.
Johnson plays in all-star game

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

Tidehaven High School senior Mary Johnson had an eventful week. The Angelo State volleyball commit finished third in the girls’ long jump on May 1 at the Class 3A State Track & Field Meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, and then one week later played in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches small school girls’ basketball all-star game.
Ladycats name four to all-regional honors

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

The future is bright for the Bay City Ladycats soccer program. After a historic senior class graduated in 2024, Bay City kept the ball rolling with a fresh crop of talented underclassmen, which led it to a fifth consecutive undefeated district championship. Bay City’s roster included 15 underclassmen with eight freshmen. The youth helped fill the voids left by former stars Rubi Ortiz, Isabelle Villalovos and Alyssa Castro. Even with the new roster, Bay City remained the class of District 22-4A.
Tigers’ rally falls short against Stockdale

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

Last season, Tidehaven entered the playoffs as the fourth seed but made a run to the third round. The Tigers finished one game better in District 25-3A, rising to second place. The extra win gave Tidehaven the top seed in Class 3A, Division II. On Thursday, Tidehaven played a one-game bi-district series against Stockdale at La Grange High School. Tidehaven made a furious rally in the seventh inning but fell short by one run, 9-8.
Tidehaven advances to third round

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

The Tidehaven Tigerettes knocked off a higher seed in the Class 3A, Division II postseason for the second consecutive series. Tidehaven did not look like the lower seed in its best-of-three series with Cotulla. The Tigerettes swept their area round opponent with 16-3 and 12-1 scores Thursday and Friday at Kenedy High School. Tidehaven beat Poth in its one-game bi-district series, 8-3, to reach the area round. The Tigerettes have outscored their playoff opponents 36-7.
VAN VLECK MOVES ON TO AREA

1 week ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

For the first time since 2019, Van Vleck will play in the area round of the high school baseball postseason. The Leopards advanced to the area series against Orangefield after defeating Coldspring-Oakhurst 2-1 in a best-of-three series Thursday and Saturday. Van Vleck won Games 1 and 3, while Coldspring-Oakhurst took the middle contest. Van Vleck will play Orangefield in a three-game series Friday and Saturday in the Class 3A, Division 1 postseason.
Richardson Clay Grabs Silver

2 weeks ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

As the nine girls in the Class 4A shot put prepared for their final throw Thursday at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas in Austin, Bay City’s Malorie Richardson-Clay kept peeking toward the west bleachers in the direction of her support group that made the trip. Among those who drove to Austin were her mom, dad, extended family and theater group.
Johnson caps career at state

2 weeks ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

Tidehaven High School senior Mary Johnson nervously pulls her necklace to her mouth, stretching the metallic circle as she paces in line, awaiting her turn. Johnson prepared for her sixth and final jump Thursday at the Class 3A Track & Field State Championship at Mike A. Myers Stadium at the University of Texas in Austin. The Tidehaven senior made her third appearance at the state meet, chasing an elusive spot on the podium for the first time.
Lady Leps fall in area round

2 weeks ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

The Van Vleck Lady Leopards’ season concluded Thursday. Van Vleck lost 13-3 to state-ranked No. 9 Orangefield on Thursday at Anahuac High School to end its season in the Class 3A, Division I area round. The two teams opted to play a one-game contest rather than a best-of-three series. Van Vleck started junior Lakyn Matchett, who allowed one run in the second and third innings to give Orangefield an early lead.
Van Vleck tunes up versus Danbury, plays Coldspring-Oakhurst in 1st round

2 weeks ago | baycitytribune.com | Logan Farlow

VAN VLECK - The Leopards turned to a familiar foe to prepare for the postseason. Van Vleck lost 5-1 to Danbury - which shared the same district for many seasons before dropping to 2A during realignment - on Saturday at Joe Ros Field in Van Vleck. The Leopards finished the regular season and will prepare for the postseason. Despite finishing third in District 24-3A, Van Vleck will be the top seed in the Class 3A, Division I bracket.