The Blanco LL - Junior Girls Softball team (Rebels) shut out Lago Vista opening day, 11-0. Aggressive base running gave the Rebels an early lead. By the end of the 3rd inning, the maximum run rule was enforced and put a quick finish and victory for the Rebels’ first game.

Run! Franklin Family Ranch hosted their annual easter egg hunt and picnic on Saturday, March 23. Photos courtesy Kelly Hardwick.

In an overwhelming victory, the Panther softball team defeated the Lago Vista Vikings 25-0 on Tuesday, March 12. The Panthers racked up 16 hits in only 3 innings including 9 singles, 4 doubles, and 3 homeruns. Leslie McClinton, Taylor Guinn, and Abbie Culton each ripped homeruns over the fence. Meaghen Seales hit 3 of 3 with 2 singles and a double.

Spring break was good to the Panther baseball team as they tallied two more wins. First on Tuesday, March 12, the Panthers defeated the San Antonio Wolverines 8-7. Kyle Gray had 2 hits, scored 2 runs, and knocked in 2 runs. Ian Ray plated 2 runs with a single. Layne Lassberg, Kyle gray, and McKay Adamson saw action on the mound striking out 6 and scattering 11 hits. Then on Friday, March 15, Blanco defeated the Lytle Pirates 8-3.

On Sunday, March 17, hundreds of onlookers turned out along Lake Marble Falls to see the implosion of the old US Highway 281 bridge. The Texas Department of Transportation decided to demolish the bridge with explosives to cut down on time and money. A new, safer bridge for northbound traffic will now be built in its place.

Blanco High School hosted an open house on Monday, March 18. "The Cinderella Waltz" was performed for attendees by the One Act Play participants.

The Panther softball team fell 5-7 to the Navarro Panthers on Tuesday, March 5, in a nail-biter. Blanco was down four runs at the end of the second inning. In the third, Leslie McClinton nailed an over-the-fence homerun to spark the offense. The team loaded the bases but scored no runs.

The Panther baseball team tallied a 5-0 record in the Blanco tournament to claim the championship trophy. On Friday the Panthers beat San Antonio FEAST, 12-1. Sam Isenberg and Chad Marshall each had a triple and two RBI. Layne Lassberg got the win on the mound. Next the Blanco team shut-out Medina 20-0.

Campers, instructors, high school helpers, and coaches at the Baseball/Softball Camp.

Several members of the Blanco FFA and Blanco Jr. FFA traveled to San Antonio this past month to exhibit livestock in the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. These local students competed in the junior division of various species, with many placing high enough to qualify for the premium sale. Leading the way for the local FFA members was Junior FFA member Kolby Marek, who placed 2nd with his light weight Brahman steer.

The Blanco Bell has been a part of Blanco schools since its early origins of 1884. It has been a district constant, and has persevered through a succession of buildings, fires, and even thefts. The Blanco School Bell is cast steel, and was made by Rumsey & Company of Seneca Falls, NY, according to bell specialist Carl Scott Zimmerman of St.

The Panther softball team rallied back against the Wimberley Texans to snag the win, 7-4, on Tuesday, February 26. Then on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 the Panthers defeated 6 teams to win the 9th Annual Blanco Softball Tournament. Against Wimberley, Callie Culton and Meaghen Seales pitched for the Panthers.

In their first game of the Johnson City tournament on Friday, March 1 the Panthers battled Lampasas for the 9-8 win in 8 innings. Kyle Gray, Sam Isenberg, T. J. Hardin, and Skylar Itz each had 3 hits. Sam pitched relief for the win. Next the Panthers soundly defeated Comfort 17-9.

Boys Results Varsity: Alex Palos, 4th, 100m. dash. John Hodge, 6th, 200m. dash. Rance Dollahite, 6th, mile run, 4x200 relay, 3rd place. Junior Varsity: Logan Dodd, 1st, 200m. dash. Logan Dodd, 3rd, 100m. dash. Colton Elrod, 2nd, long jump. Trent Dechert, 3rd, pole vault. Connor Anderson, 1st, 400 m. run. Justin Requenes, 3rd, 800m.

Announcing the Blanco Library Sealed Envelope Auction! Starting now through Friday, March 22, review our list of items for sale at our website at www.blancolib.org, check out our minimum bids, and send us an envelope with your top bid, what item you are bidding on, and your contact information of name and phone number; only envelopes postmarked by March 22 will be accepted.