Thursday sports recap

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(Seguin) -- The Seguin Matador boys basketball team picked up another district win on Tuesday with a 59-53 victory over Kerrville Tivy. The Matadors outscored Tivy 23-15 in the first quarter and never trailed from there. Matador junior John Jackson led all scorers with 23 points. With the win, the Matadors are now 4-4 in district play, and 18-8 overall. The Matadors will host Wagner on Friday night.

(Seguin) -- The Lady Matadors were held scoreless in the first quarter of Tuesday night’s game en route to a 50-28 road loss to Kerrville Tivy. Seguin’s Jazmine Missildine scored 14 points for the Lady Mats, but there wasn’t enough offense to overcome the slow start. The Lady Mats are back on action on Friday night when they play at Wagner.

(San Antonio) -- The Navarro Lady Panthers on Tuesday earned a dominate road win over San Antonio Davenport. Navarro outscored Davenport 33-21 in the second half, and cruised to a 52-37 victory. The game was actually tight after the first two quarters of play, and Navarro had just a four point lead going into halftime, but they would would pick up the scoring the rest of hte way. The Lady Panthers got 23 points from Tatum Harborth and 16 points from Tegan Harborth in the victory. The Lady Panthers improve their district record to 6-3.

(Geronimo) -- The Navarro boys basketball team is still searching for its first district win, following a 64-53 loss on Tuesday to Davenport. The

Panthers fall to 0-7 in district play, and have an overall record of 6-12.

(Marion) -- The Marion Lady Bulldogs were slated to play a non-district game last night against San Marcos Home School, but no results have yet been reported for that contest.

(Marion) -- The Marion boys were off on Tuesday, but they return to action on Friday night with a 7:30 matchup against Great Hearts Monte Vista in San Antonio. The Bulldogs currently have an overall record of 1214, and are 2-4 in district play.

(Seguin) -- The TLU men’s basketball team returns to action on Friday with a game against St. Thomas in Houston. That game tips at 8 p.m. and can be heard live at tlubulldogs.com. The Bulldogs are coming off a tough 70-68 loss to Austin College on Saturday night in Seguin.

(Seguin) -- The Texas Lutheran women’s basketball team will also be on the road in Houston on Friday night. The Bulldogs will take on St. Thomas, with a tip slated for 6 p.m. The TLU women currently have a record of 10-8, and they are 6-4 in conference play. That record includes two straight wins, including Saturday night’s 71-42 blowout victory over Austin College in Memorial Gymnasium in Seguin. Again, you can hear both TLU games live online at tlubulldogs.com.

Edna Juanita “Nita” Henry, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on January, 20, 2023. Edna was born on November 12, 1936 in Freer, Texas to Joseph William Butler and Mabel Ethel (Teague).

Edna is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roland J. Henry Sr. (RJ); brothers J.C. Butler, Jimmy Roy Butler and sister Margie Butler.

Survivors include her sons, Happy Henry and wife Millie, Scott Henry and wife Marilyn; grandchildren Denise Lyssy and husband Brian, Anthony Henry, Brooke Lakey and husband Corey, and Boone Henry; great-grandchildren, Tenley Lyssy and Willow Lakey; other loving family members and friends. Nita met her husband RJ at the Peppertree Cafe in Seguin, Texas where she was a waitress. They were married on August 20, 1955. Nita and RJ enjoyed dancing to country music their favorite songs being Waltz Across Texas and Silver Wings. Over the years Nita was known for many talents. She was a hairdresser in New Braunfels, a Pink Lady at New Braunfels Hospital and a den mother for the Boy Scouts. She enjoyed raising animals and was known for raising exotic birds for over 40 years. Her and RJ raised their two boys and cattle on Henry Hills Ranch in Kingsbury, Texas.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary. Graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Kingsbury Cemetery in Kingsbury, Texas with Jeff Oliver officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut Ave., New Braunfels, Texas 78130.

You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.

Irene Sophia Schwab Fletcher has taken her wings and gone home to her heavenly Father at the age of 85 years old. Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother took her flight home on January 21, 2023. She was born August 1, 1937 in Tardea Hills, Wilson County, Texas to Gilbert Schwab and Pauline Krueger Schwab.

Irene was baptized on September 12, 1937. Irene was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Karnes City, Texas on July 5, 1953 by Arnold J. Thrig.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Schwab and Pauline Krueger Schwab Holtz; son, Gilbert Henry Fletcher; sons-in-law, Bob Archer and David Bunton; grandson, Derrick Bunton; granddaughter, Grace Fletcher Radley; great granddaughter, Emma Grace Sparkman; sisters, Lois Samsel/Harry Samsel, Ruth Wittig/ Alvin Wittig; sister-in-law, Carrie Ann Schwab and brothers-in-law Henry Pape and Tony Pawlik.

She is survived by daughter, Ellen Archer of Seguin, Texas; sisters, Annie Pape of Poth, Texas, Julia Foerster (Gus) of Marion, Texas and Pat Pawlik of Marion, Texas; brother, Billy Schwab of San Antonio, Texas. Irene is further survived by seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and many friends, family and her cat Brownie.

Serving as Pallbearers will be J.C. Batey, Tracy Batey, Ronnie Pape, Jerry Pape, Terry Huth, and Edward Schwab. Honorary Pallbearers will Carlton Pape, Otto Kopecki and all of Irene’s nephews.

Visitation will be held at Goetz Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service officiated by Pastor Paul Theiss will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, January 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Marion, Texas. Interment will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Marion, Texas.

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