The largest custom knife show in Texas offers more than the opportunity to shop for unique, hand-crafted knives made by over 150 individual exhibiting knifemakers from all across the country. The Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event welcomes two internationally recognized Forged in Fire Judges to the April 6-7 show at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville. Historic weapons recreation specialist and Forged in Fire Judge David Baker will be presenting for the first time this year. He is bringing some of the swords that he made for the Forged in Fire competition show, and telling the audience about their form and function.

Flatonia powerlifter Isaac Vasquez has qualified for the state meet. He will compete Saturday in Abilene. He qualified for state after lifting personal bests in all three lifts at regionals - 385 pounds in bench, 540 in squat and 495 pounds in dead lift.

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La Grange Little League recently completed $24,000 worth of renovations at the Little League Fields in town. “The fields were in really bad shape with erosion,” said La Grange Little League President Jake Kellen.

The La Grange softball team defeated Smithville 7-4 Tuesday to stay undefeated in district play Alyssa Licconi pitched a complete game for La Grange, allowing five hits and four runs. Sarah Kay had two hits for La Grange.

Just days after ending their basketball season in the state semifinals, Fayetteville began its baseball season with back-toback wins over Somerville last week. In Wednesday’s 13-2 victory Chance Konvicka, Kole Schmitt and Jake Kubala combined on the pitching effort.

The La Granger softball team pounded Manor New Tech 27-0 in their district opener last week on the road. Avery Marshall hit a pair of homers, including a grand slam.

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