Happy Thanksgiving!

We have so much to be thankful for at Veribest!

Our junior high boys and girls played very well in volleyball and football, with the girls posting a winning record and the boys coming close to winning the district title. Our varsity cross-country team brought home yet another district championship, and finished in the top fifteen in the region!

In basketball, the junior high boys are off to a 3-0 start, while the varsity boys are 5-1 and the varsity girls are 4-3. Our basketball tournament was a huge success! Sixteen teams were royally treated thanks to the hard work of many people. And finally, we have a brand new scorers table being built as we speak thanks to the donation of local businesses.

Our booster club, led by Trish Aldridge and Beth Buck, has supported this program in every way possible. Thank you to all those members who support us!

Thank you to the faculty and staff for all of your help!

Yes, we do have so much to be thankful for, as we continue to build a school that this community can be proud of!

Falcons hold on in Santa Anna; JV Boys Win

The Veribest Falcons escaped from Santa Anna with a 58-51 win Monday night in varsity basketball action. Plagued by inconsistent free throw shooting and late turnovers, Veribest had a chance to take full control of the game early on, and finally looked to have the game under control at the end of the 3rd quarter. In the middle of the 4th quarter, the Falcons owned a 20 point lead, but quickly saw that lead whittled down into single digits due to turnovers and a three point barrage by the Mountaineers. The most consistent performance of the night for Veribest was turned in by Camron Flavel, who playing on a hurt ankle, controlled the tempo of the game from the outset. The junior varsity boys also tallied a win 34-21, their first of the year. Jeffrey Johnson sored 13 points in the win, and ran the point for the first time in his playing career.

The 5-1 Falcons and 4-3 Lady Falcons are set to play Highland next Tuesday.

Junior High Teams Victorious against Paint Rock

The junior high Lady Falcons garnered their first victory of the season by defeating the Paint Rock Maidens 36-14. Leading 6-5 going to the second quarter, Veribest poured on the points and held a comfortable lead at the half. Jessie Padilla ended the contest with 12 points, while Jaden Sturm added to the balanced scoring attack by putting in 8 points of her own.

The junior high boys blew out Paint Rock, winning by a final of 40-15. Hunter Henkhaus scored eight points, while Adolfo Lara was one of four Falcons to score six points. Ethan Lankford and Cody Hurt controlled the boards for Veribest, who now push their record to a perfect 3-0 on the young season.

Veribest Tournament a Success; Falcons and Lady Falcons place Second!

In its second year, the Veribest Invitational basketball tournament proved to be a great success. With eight local teams battling for early-season bragging rights and the best concession stand in Texas operational, large crowds saw some spectacular, nail-biting contests.

The Lady Bulldogs of Eden took home the first place plaque, defeating the Lady Falcons in the final by a score 32-20. Veribest made the finals by crushing Loraine and handling a good Blackwell team. The final was a close game throughout, with Veribest closing the Eden lead to five points in the middle of the third quarter. The Lady Bulldogs, however pulled out a methodical victory by playing solid defense, limiting the Lady Falcons to one shot at the basket. Two players were named to the all-tournament team from the second place Lady Falcons. Haley Humble and Emily Lankford were placed on the team for their consistent play. Congratulations to the Lady Falcons on their outstading effort during the tournament.

The Falcons made the finals by pulling out an exciting 53-50 win over Cornerstone. With three starters fouled out, the Falcons relied on bench players to secure the win. Laureano Sanchez sank the two free throws at the end of the game to secure the Falcon victory. In the finals, Veribest was overwhelmed at the start by state-ranked Eden. The Bulldogs used the press to open a 13 point lead in the first quarter. Midway through the third quarter, the Falcons made their run, cutting a 19 point deficit to seven points with three minutes to play. Veribest would come no closer, however, and would fall 59-46. The Falcons had two players placed on the all-tournament team. Jarett Jones and Cheyenne Black were honored for their play.

Congratulations to the Falcons and Lady Falcons!

Veribest Hosts Hoops for Hope Tournament

In the second year of existence, the Veribest Invitational basketball tournament has brought eight of the best local teams to Veribest. In conjunction with the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society, this year's tournament will raise money to fund cancer research. T-shirts will be on sale for $10.00, and name plaques will be available for $1.00 each, with all proceeds going to this worthy cause.
Veribest will open play Thursday afternoon, with the girls hitting the court at 2:30 pm. The boys will follow the girls at 4:00 pm. Both teams open play against Loraine.

Lady Falcons Beat Winters, go 2-1 on the Season

After pulling out a thriller their first game of the season 34-33 over Robert Lee, and falling 40-26 to Blanket over the weekend, the Lady Falcons looked for consistent play and another win against Winters. That's just what they got, as they defrosted the Lady Blizzards 39-26. Haley Humble led the way for Veribest, pouring in 17 points during the contest. In a closely-contested match during the first half, the Lady Falcons used good defense and strong rebounding to pull away in the third quarter. Angela Hood led the team with 12 rebounds, eight of them defensive, and Katie Lankford provided steady play throughout the match. Veribest outscored Winters 14-2 in the pivotal third quarter. Veribest hopes to continue their winning ways as they play Loraine in the first round of the Veribest Tournament Thursday afternoon.

Junior High Basketball gets into Gear; Boys start Season 2-0

After a rough first outing, the junior high Lady Falcons played well but fell in Richland Springs by a final of 14-13. Trailing by seven points entering the fourth quarter, Veribest outscored the Lady Coyotes 6-0 in the final period. Leading scorers for Veribest included Jessie Padilla, who finished the contest with six points, and Charlie Holik, who added four points to the Lady Falcon tally.

The junior high boys have started the new season with two straight wins. In their first game, the Falcons soared over Lohn 35-18. Veribest was paced by the play of Adolfo Lara, who led the team with 11 points. Then, avenging a loss in football, Veribest topped Richland Springs 24-14. Once again, Lara led all scorers with 12 points. In both games, the Falcons played excellent defense, with Cody Hurt, Zack Book, and Ethan Lankford controlling the boards.

Both teams will be back in action Monday as they host Paint Rock.

Cross-country represents Veribest at Regionals

Over the weekend, Veribest sent one girl and a boy's team to the regional cross-country meet in Arlington,Texas. Crystal Benge, the female member of the contingent, finished in the middle of a pack of over 130 runners. She bested her district time by over two minutes, establishing a new personal best. The boys ran well as a group, placing 11th as a team overall. Cris Broz led the Falcons, finishing a full minute better than his time last year as a 9th grader. Other runners included Cheyenne Black, Juan Santiago, Misael Romo, Juan Fernandez, Jeffrey Johnson, and Dallas Martinez. Congratulations to all of the runners on an outstanding season!

Falcons Play Hard, Fall to Richland Springs 46-0

The final score was a lopsided 46-0. This, however, did not tell the story of Veribest's effort against Richland Springs Friday night. In one of the hardest-played games of the year, and facing the #3 ranked team in the state, Veribest mounted three impressive drives in the contest. Laureano Sanchez was the key to the Falcon attack. The Coyote defense struggled to contain the feisty runner, who repeatedly carried would-be tacklers for positive yardage. The only thing Veribest failed to do was push the ball into the end zone. Two drives ended in interceptions, and one ended on downs. The effort of the whole team was noted by the coaches. The coaches were particularly positive about the blocking and overall determination of the team. Jon Ubando, who played a good game, was injured in the closing minutes. He did have to have surgery to repair a severely broken wrist, but is on the mend.

Steers Stampede the Falcons 54-8.

In the last home game of the year, the Falcons hoped to honor the outgoing seniors with a victory. Instead, the game ended in the 3rd quarter, as Robert Lee beat Veribest 54-8. Trailing 16-0 in the 1st quarter, Veribest got themselves back into the contest with an impressive drive capped off by a Laureano Sanchez touchdown run. The senior's score,however, would be the only one of the night for the Falcons. A series of turnovers and the inablilty to tackle sealed Veribest's fate. Robert Lee scored both on pass plays and runs as they 45'ed the Falcons. One of the bright spots for Veribest was the play of sophmore Cris Broz, who defensively led the Falcons with 8 tackles.

Four seniors played their final home games for Veribest. Camron Flavel, Laureano Sanchez, Chris Buck, and Jon Ubando were honored before the game for their hard work and dedication. The season for the Falcons will come to an end next Friday as they face Richland Springs on the road.