LHS Swim Team Battles Through First Two-Day Meet of the Season
The La Grange High School Swim Team kicked off a major milestone this weekend, competing in their first two-day meet of the season at the Northside ISD Aquatics Center in San Antonio. Unlike traditional single-day competitions, two-day meets test swimmers in every way – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Two-day meets demand a unique level of stamina and preparation. Swimmers must race multiple times across back-to-back sessions, often returning early the next morning after a late evening of competition. Maintaining speed, managing recovery, staying fueled, and keeping focus over such an extended period is no small task. For many athletes, these meets are as much about endurance and discipline as they are about speed. Despite the long hours, fast turnarounds, and the intensity of the competition, the Leopards proved their resilience—showing toughness, teamwork, and the determination that defines La Grange swimming.
Lady Leps Improve to 6-0
The La Grange girls basketball team defeated Wimberley 50-42 Tuesday afternoon at home to improve their overall record to 6-0. Above, La Grange’s Ella Nygren, left, and Campbell Cooper, right, play defense Tuesday. To the right, La Grange’s Macie Collier goes to the hoop in Tuesday’s game. Because of early holiday deadlines, we’ll have lots more about Tuesday’s game and La Grange’s strong start to the season in next Tuesday’s edition.
Jobb Punts His Way to National Top 10
La Grange junior punter Colt Jobb has been ranked the No. 10 punter in the nation according to Kohl’s professional camps Class of 2027 National Punter Rankings. Here’s what the rankings said about Colt Jobb: “Jobb has shown great progress since July. At the October 2025 Ranking Event, he scored 107.95 points in punting. Jobb drove the ball well with a large number of punts traveling over 50 yards downfield. He also had a good showing at the 2025 Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp. He competed well for his first ranking event and charted some impressive punts at camp. His overall score was 95.76 points which included a big ball of 53 yards with 4.10 seconds of hang time. He is an exciting punting prospect who will be fun to watch develop the next two years.”
