Hornet Football training camp, grades 7, 8 and 9

The Caldwell football coaching staff  invites all 2013 incoming 7th, 8th and 9th grade football athletes to participate in a four-day Hornet Football Training Camp. 

Forms can be obtained at the Middle or High School offices. If you have any questions, call Coach Goforth at 979-567-9053.

Where: Caldwell Hornet Stadium
When: Monday, July 22nd – Thursday, July 25th
Time:  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost:  $20 (Checks payable to Caldwell ISD)

Hornet speed and power camp announced

The Caldwell coaching staff would like to invite all 7th through 12th grade athletes to participate in this summer’s Hornet Speed and Power Camp. The camp is open to both boys and girls who wish to participate in any sports at Caldwell Middle and High School during the 2013– 2014 athletic year.

We strongly encourage participation in the camp for all athletes to improve their speed and strength for the upcoming athletic seasons. It will also provide an opportunity for athletes to maintain and improve their level of fitness for all sports. 

June 17th through July 25th, Monday through Thursday only
Caldwell High School
Cost of $25, payable to Caldwell ISD
Two sessions based on incoming grade level:

• 8am - 9:30am for 10th - 12th grade
• 10am - 11:30am for 7th,8th and 9th grade

Forms availble in both middle school and high school offices. If you have any questions call Coach Goforth at 979-567-9053.

Award winners announced at annual banquet

The Caldwell Athletic Banquet was held Tuesday evening, May 14, to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of all CHS athletes. Award winners are listed for their respective sports. Congratulations on a job well done!

Varsity MVPs:
Football, Antwan Heath
Volleyball, Emily Engelmann
Boys Cross Country, Christopher Luna
Girls Cross Country, Renae Rodriguez
Boys Basketball, Redmond Ward
Girls Basketball, Emily Engelmann
Boys Powerlifting, Victor Aquilar
Girls Powerlifting, Emily Amazeen
Boys Track, JJ Jackson
Girls Track, Rian Rodriguez
Baseball, Blaine Suehs & Tanner Luna
Softball, Casey Kauder
Girls Golf, Scout Hare & Shelly Horak
Boys Golf, Carson Scitern
Girls Tennis, Ecaroh Jackson
Boys Tennis, Jose (Nacho) Zermeno

Hornet Award Winners:
Football, Austin Grimes
Volleyball, Tori Smith
Boys Cross Country, Redmond Ward
Girls Cross Country, Rian Rodriguez
Boys Basketball, JJ Jackson
Girls Basketball, Mikala Burns
Boys Powerlifting, Willie Ihlenfeldt
Girls Powerlifting, Zella Zaskoda
Boys Track, Willie Ihlenfeldt
Girls Track, Edith Torres
Baseball, Jacob Kovar
Softball, Macey Foster & Gaby Martinez
Girls Golf, Zella Zaskoda
Boys Golf, Matthew Johnson
Girls Tennis, Emma Jackson
Boys Tennis, Tanner Stefka



Additional Football Awards:
Offensive MVP, Juan Nunez
Defensive MVP, Tanner Luna
Outstanding  Line, Ivan Arguello
Outstanding Back, Antwan Heath
Lions Club Lineman, Ivan Arguello
Lions Club Back, Antwan Heath
Carl Esparza Award, Colt Charanza
Charlie Krueger Award, Juan Nunez

Senior Sportsmanship Awards: 
Girl, Emily Engelmann
Boy, Leshaun Cooper

Caldwell Athletic Booster Club Scholarhip Recipients:
Colt Charanza
Edith Torres
Willie Ihlenfeldt
Tori Smith

Kind words from Coach Goforth...

Boosters and Community Support

The Caldwell Athletic Booster Club and community has been a strong supporter of our athletes and teams. The community support at games and events has given our athletes an edge in competition. The Caldwell community has been supportive of our coaching staff, and they have recognized the value of the jobs that our coaches have done.  A positive rapport between boosters, community members and our coaching staff is set in place.
 
The Caldwell Athletic Booster Club has been instrumental in planning and preparation for our coaches, athletes and teams. Their commitment to excellence for our athletes has been outstanding. The Booster Club has been a huge plus for us in our daily operations through financial backing and hard work behind the scenes. Much of this credit goes to our Booster Club leadership and Board of Directors. Special thanks goes out to this year’s officers: President, Allen Smith; Vice-President, Wes Kauder; Secretary, Pam Payonk; Treasurer, Tracy Stone; and Reporter, Bobretta Taylor.

Congratulations to the following people who will be the officers for the 2013-14 school year: President, Sundy Fryrear; Vice-President, Wes Kauder; Secretary, Beverly Lilie; Treasurer, Tracy Stone; and Reporter, Cynthia Kauder.
      
The continued involvement of the Caldwell community and parents will be a vital ingredient for the overall success level of the Caldwell Athletic Program. As athletic director, I look forward to working with the loyal members of the Caldwell Athletic Boosters and community.

Sincerely,
Coach Goforth

Weekend baseball and softball updates

An early lead gives Hornet Baseball a victory over Victoria St. Joseph 23-1 and the team wins the Consolation Bracket in Weimar. Fifteen runs in the first three innings allowed the Hornets to put the game away early. Winning pitcher, Dylan Drgac had nine strikeouts and only one earned run on six hits. Jake Payonk and Drgac led all hitters with 4 hits each. Tanner Luna and Jake Payonk earned All Tournament honors.

Lady Hornet Softball fell short in their first district match-up against home team Taylor. It was a pitching and defensive duel, with freshman pitcher Casey Kauder facing off with Taylor's senior pitcher Selena Lopez. Lopez kept the Lady Hornets off balance all night in the batter's box. Kauder recorded 14 strikeouts and helped take the 0-0 game into 2 extra innings in the 9 inning contest. Lady Hornets were defensively sound all night until the bottom of the 9th, when a Taylor hit prompted a Hornet error to enable Taylor to take the 1-0 victory.

You can watch both teams in action Tuesday night in Navasota at 7pm.

Goforth named Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at CISD; plans to be in place after spring break

Bobby Jack Goforth has accepted the position of athletic director and head football coach for Caldwell Independent School District. He comes to Caldwell from John Jay High School in San Antonio, where he has served as head football coach since 2007.

Goforth has a football-rich history, beginning as a player at Caldwell High School in the early- to mid-eighties. After graduating, Goforth went to school at Baylor University on a football scholarship, playing under legendary coach Grant Teaff. Goforth began his coaching career in Mexia, and later spent 8 years coaching football at the state’s premier powerhouse, Katy High School.  

In an interview today with Eagle sports writer Larry Bowen on KZNE 1150, Goforth explains his reasoning for coming back to Caldwell after so many years.

“I wanted the opportunity to give back to Caldwell,” states Goforth, “which was a place that gave so much to me and my family through the years.” According to Goforth, the timing was right for a move, despite the volatile atmosphere of the past few seasons.

With regard to football , Goforth states there will be a huge emphasis on defense, and he won’t rule out some quick passing and play action on offense.

When asked about his immediate course of action, Goforth says, “I hope to be in Caldwell the Monday following spring break to work with the kids and start to formulate a plan of action as we head into the summer months.”  He goes on to say, “The most important thing is the kids [in Caldwell], and how to impact them in a positive way so they can create their own memories.”

Varsity baseball, softball and track action

Varsity Baseball took 3rd place this past weekend in the Rogers Tournament. Highlights of the weekend include a 12-8 win over Rogers to take home the hardware, a 14-2 victory over Brazos, and a 10-5 victory over Cameron. The team's only loss was to China Springs 9-3. Congratulations!

Varsity Softball saw action in Taylor, with teams from around the state competing.  Pool play included a win over Groesbeck 5-0, a loss to a more experienced Bruceville Eddy team 3-1, and a loss to Pflugerville Conaly 4-3. The pool standings landed the team in the Consolation Bracket Saturday. The Lady Hornets started the day with an 8-0 win over Granger, but fell short to Hutto 3-0.

Varsity Track traveled to Rockdale on Friday. Varsity Boys placed 3rd overall with 1st place finishes earned by Redmond Ward in the 800 and JJ Jackson in the 110 hurdles. Varsity Girls finished 9th, with Rian Rodriguez placing 1st in the 3200 and Lauren Bane finising 2nd in the Pole Vault.

Baseball takes the field again Tuesday in Caldwell, playing Smithville at 4:30 and 7 pm. Softball plays Giddings on Tuesday at Lady Hornet Field at 5 and 7 pm. The next Track meet is March 7 in Cameron. Happy Skrabanek Relays are coming up on March 23 in Caldwell, so spread the word. Good luck and Sting 'em!