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GATESVILLE – The Smithville High School boys varsity powerlifting team was in action Saturday, March 9 at the Boys Region 2 Division 2 meet held at Gatesville High School. The Tigers had three lifters qualify for the upcoming state meet in their respective weight classes after competing in the squat, bench press and deadlift.

SMITHVILLE – Smithville Independent School District announced this past week the hiring of Layne Neumann as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for the 2024-25 school year.

The Elgin High School varsity boys and girls track and field teams competed Thursday, March 7 as the school hosted the Wildcat Relays meet.

JOSHUA – The Elgin High School boys varsity powerlifting team was in action Saturday, March 9 at the Boys Region 2 Division 1 meet held at Joshua High School. The Wildcats had four lifters qualify for the upcoming state meet in their respective weight classes after competing in the squat, bench press and deadlift.

The Elgin High School varsity softball team began 5A-District 23 play this past week as the Lady Wildcats traveled to take on Georgetown East View High School and hosted Pflugerville Connally High School.

LEANDER – The Elgin High School varsity baseball team was in action March 7-9 at the Leander ISD Tournament hosted by Glenn High School and was highly competitive all weekend.

BASTROP – Space pioneer Elon Musk has given locals and his workers at the Bastrop-based Boring Company a new spot to relax at, play some games and grab a few drinks.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Rev. Carl Roth. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Rev. Carl Roth. This is NOT the opinion of the Elgin Courier.