Rohde a ‘Spitfire’ for Surging Round Top-Carmine

Round Top-Carmine basketball player Kim Rohde has been an essential part to a surging Cubette team that’s had success throughout the ’23-’24 season and notched a playoff bid. Rohde contributes on both ends of the floor and is considered a vocal leader on the team as well.
Kim Rohde

Fayette Co. Goes 3-for-4 in Opening Round of Girls Basketball Playoffs

Fayette County had a big opening round of the girls basketball playoffs Monday as three of the four locals teams competing won. Here’s a roundup of all the action: La Grange Blasts Houston Washington The La Grange girls basketball team won its first postseason game since 2021 with a 59-35 victory over Houston Washington Monday in Waller.
Kalen Scott fights to keep possession between two Granger defensive players. The Lady Bulldogs earn the Bidistrict championship title Monday night in Giddings with a convincing 67-38 win over Granger. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser

Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week

Read about our Athletes of the Week in every Friday edition and then watch their interviews on the FCR’s Facebook page.

Recent Players of the Week:

Dec. 1 – Mason Fenhaus, Fayetteville basketball Dec. 8 – Kalen Scott, Flatonia girls basketball Dec. 15 – Kade Giese, Flatonia boys basketball Dec. 22 – Tori Harold, La Grange basketball Jan. 12 – Reece Nygren, La Grange basketball Jan. 19 – Jake Kubala & Keagan Supak, Fayetteville basketball Jan. 30 – Landis Siblings, La Grange swimming Feb. 2 – Byron Johnson, Schulenburg basketball

Mihatsch Shines in the Pool and the Field for Leps

La Grange soccer player Gage Mihatsch has not only had success on the field, but also in the pool as he recently qualified for regionals. When it comes to soccer, Mihatsch netted a goal in the Leps’ first district win as team captain. “He’s an awesome kid,” said first-year La Grange head boy’s soccer coach Brodney Pool. “He’s fun to be around. He’s a great leader because he pushes those guys. He’s gonna go hard every time. He’s not gonna walk around. That sets the tone for the other guys. He’s constantly running, constantly doing things.”

Mihatsch Shines in the Pool and the Field for Leps

Dahse 2nd at Waller Tourney

The La Grange varsity boys golf team competed at the Waller Tournament last week. The Leps were fourth as a team, led by Braxton Dahse, who placed second individually with his round of 80.
Dahse 2nd at Waller Tourney

LG Soccer Teams Sweep Rockdale

The La Grange girls soccer team improved to 2-3 in district with a 1-0 win over Rockdale Friday with Brisa Angel scoring the winning goal. The La Grange boys soccer team also beat Rockdale 1-0 Friday. The lone goal came from Anthony Soto as the Leps improve to 3-2 in district.

Both La Grange soccer teams play at Smithville Tuesday.

Flatonia head Coach Chris Sodek

Flatonia head Coach Chris Sodek invited the Louise Hornet Seniors to be a part of Senior Night Recognition Friday night in Flatonia. The Bulldogs and The Hornets ended the night with a close game of 68-65 with Flatonia coming out on top. Flatonia’s seniors are, second-from-left to right: Kobe Burton, Kenyon Guyton, Brady Bratton and Duke Sodek.

Flatonia head Coach Chris Sodek

Boys Basketball Update

The Fayetteville boys basketball team defeated North Zulch Friday 62-37 to improve to 26-5 overall and 12-1 in district. The Lions will clinch the outright district title with a win against Buckholts Tuesday.
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