The Flatonia Bulldogs remained hot, beating Hearne 3520 Friday for the Bulldogs’ fifth win in a row Friday. Flatonia is 6-1 overall and 3-0 in district. Quarterback Fidel Venegas ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 194 yards and touchdown passes to Dayton Cliffe and Jaidyn Guyton. Guyton had five catches for 107 yards. The Flatonia defense limited Hearne to 249 total yards. Flatonia plays at winless Schulenburg this Friday. Schulenburg was off last week.

In addition to Friday being the Lil’ Leps Tunnel Run night, it was also Little Leopardette Night, as youngsters were able to come on the field, above, and do a halftime dance with the high school Leopardette Drill Team.

Several Fayette County 4-H members competed in the State Fair of Texas Food Challenge Contest on Monday, Oct. 3, in Dallas. The Fayette County 4-H Senior Team consisting of Harper Mau, Cooper Mau, Cash Smith, and Mackenzie Poncik placed 1st in Senior Side Dish Category and advanced to the Final Round. They were the Champion Senior Team in the Final Round.

Flatonia sophomore Keegan Green showed up big on the defensive end during a 37-13 win against Thorndale last Friday with eight tackles and one interception. Green has also shown flashes of offense with 10 catches on the year and is the younger brother of former Athlete of the Week nominee Keyshaun Green. “He is one of the young guys that had to step,” said Flatonia head football coach Chris Freytag. “His production has been unreal. He has really stepped up. Proud of him.” Green’s outstanding defensive performance has made him our choice for this edition’s Player of the Week.

Schulenburg Independent School District placed Athletic Director Walter Brock on administrative leave pending an investigation into incidents that occurred during the varsity football game between Schulenburg High School and Hearne High School. Gilbert Price has been named Interim Head Coach while Brock is on administrative leave. Schulenburg ISD Superintendent Duane Limbaugh said, “I received reports that Coach Brock acted in an unprofessional manner on the sideline during the game and outside the locker room at half time. I expect all employees of Schulenburg ISD to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with their position as role models in our community.”

The real season starts Friday for the La Grange football team. District 12-4A plays kickoffs for the Leps as they welcome longtime rival Smithville to La Grange for a 7:30 p.m.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Flatonia Records: Flatonia is 5-1 and 2-0 in district.

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: La Grange Records: Leps are 2-3 overall.

Cuero 4-1 La Grange 2-3 Gonzales 2-3 Smithville 1-4 Giddings 1-4 Caldwell 0-5 This week’s games: Smithville at La Grange Cuero at Giddings Gonzales at Caldwell.

Flatonia 2-0 5-1 Holland 1-0 2-3 Hearne 1-0 3-2 Thorndale 1-1 4-2 Thrall 1-1 2-4 Weimar 0-2 2-4 Schulenburg 0-2 0-6 This week’s games: Thrall at Holland Thorndale at Weimar Hearne at Flatonia.