Fredericksburg High School's Media Publication

The Campus Comet

Fredericksburg High School's Media Publication

The Campus Comet

Fredericksburg High School's Media Publication

The Campus Comet

Harley Wilferth, recently concussed, stops a Taylor-forward from shooting.

Girls’ Soccer Loses Players but Fights Through District

Sydney Holster March 20, 2019

Coming into soccer season this year I had great expectations for the 2019 girls’ varsity team. With the first tournament game against Liberty Hill, the reigning state champions, our team held the score...

Boys Track Dominates at Canyon Lake Meet 

Boys Track Dominates at Canyon Lake Meet 

Dilllon Rabon, Staff March 7, 2019

With a new season on the rise, the Billies traveled to Canyon Lake with hopes of starting off the new season on a high note. The Billies did just that, as the boys’ varsity track team finished first...

Freshman John Tewksbury squats during the Lago Vista meet.

Billie Powerlifting Raises the Bar

Allison James March 6, 2019

The Billie powerlifting team took on multiple schools in Lago Vista, on Feb. 14. In the girls’ division, Elizabeth Sebera placed second in her weight class, garnering five points. “Powerlifting...

Madi Findley gets ready to bat.

Billies Victorious Against Rouse

Cami Tubbs March 5, 2019

Madi Findley hit a walk-off double, scoring two runs against Rouse and giving the Billies the win ending the game 5-3. Ashlyn Weinheimer started the game off for the Billies, scoring a run in the...

 

The varsity tennis team stands for a picture after their tournament.

Varsity Tennis Aces Competition in the Billie Invitational

Claire Maxcey, Staff March 4, 2019

Billie tennis has officially started their spring season for the 2019 school year. Varsity played in four tournaments since Jan. 25 with their most recent tournament being the Billie Invitational played...

Girls Win Area Champs

Girls Win Area Champs

Caitie Huff, Staff March 4, 2019

Written by Caitie Huff                 The girls’ basketball team faced the La Grange Lady Leps in the second round of playoffs on Feb. 12. The Billies won with a score on 66-42,...

Swim State Qualifiers 

Swim State Qualifiers 

Cami Tubbs, Staff February 26, 2019

State Qualifiers  Cami Tubbs                  The Battlin Billie Swim team competed at the University of Texas on Feb. 15-16. The FHS boys team placed 30th among the 5A teams at...

Girls Win Area Champs 

Girls Win Area Champs 

Caitie Huff  February 25, 2019

                The girls’ basketball team faced the La Grange Lady Leps in the second round of playoffs on Feb. 12. The Billies won with a score on 66-42, earning the title of Area...

Billies Soccer Take On the Wimberley Tournament 

Billies Soccer Take On the Wimberley Tournament 

Dillon Rabon, Staff February 25, 2019

The Billies traveled to Wimberley on Jan. 17 and look to take on the Wimberley tournament. The Billies struggled to stay healthy and had 3-5 starters out all weekend. The Bilies went 1-2 in the tournament,...

Mia Torres embraces her mother after being awarded her plaque and ball for 1500 career points.

Mia Torres Scores 1500 Career Points

Caitie Huff , Staff February 13, 2019

The stands are full. Every student is standing up, buzzing with excitement. Mia. Mia. Mia. The crowd chants. Senior Mia Torres steps up to the free throw line. 1499 points. One to go. She takes a deep...

Kade Jenskche gets a steal vs Canyon Lake.

The Freshmen Take Down the Greyhounds at Home 

Dillon Rabon, Staff February 13, 2019

The freshmen basketball team took on the Boerne Greyhounds on the Billies home court on Jan. 25. This was a highly anticipated game against the Billies rival school, but the Billies were the ones...

State qualifier Tony Martinez, swims the 200 Free where he set a region 7-5A record with a time of 1:42.52.

Region and School Record Meet

Cami Tubbs, Staff February 8, 2019

The Battlin’ Billie swim team competed at the Don Cook Natatorium Feb. 1-2. The boys won fifth overall and the girls placed eighth as a team. “We could not be more proud of the way our athletes...

Judson Beard scans the floor for the open man against Devine.

Freshmen Start Off Strong in District Play

Dillon Rabon, Staff February 5, 2019

The Billie freshmen basketball team faced off against the Wimberley Texans on Jan. 11, as it was their first district game of their high school careers. The Billies managed to outscore the Texans in...

Billies Beat the Bulldogs

Billies Beat the Bulldogs

Caitie Huff , Staff January 30, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball faced off against Bandera at home in the second round of district on Jan. 22. The Billies beat the Bulldogs with a final score of 75-29. The girls controlled the game...

The varsity girls smile big after win against district rival, the Boerne Greyhounds.

Battlin’ Billies Remain Undefeated in District 

Caitie Huff, Staff January 30, 2019

The varsity girls’ basketball team competed away against the school rival, the Boerne Greyhounds. The hostile environment proved tough for the girls to handle. The Billies were down for the first three...

Felix Cruz prevents the ball handler from getting by him.

Boys JV Blows Past Llano During Home District Game

Dillon Rabon, Staff January 30, 2019

The Billies faced off against the Llano Yellow-Jackets on Jan. 18 in a game that wasn’t close from the start. The Billies managed to outscore the Yellow-Jackets in all four quarters, which led to...

Lauren Beyer and Anna Gold play defense against the Greyhounds.

Lady Billies Basketball Take the Lead Against the Greyhounds

Allison James, Staff January 29, 2019

The JV Lady Billies won 47-30 against the Boerne Greyhounds on Tues., Jan. 8. “We started out slow tonight, playing very much out of our usual aggressive selves. We committed too many turnovers...

 Billies varsity player 17 gears up to kick the soccer ball.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer Smithson Valley Tournament 

Lauren Guzy, Staff January 24, 2019

The varsity boys’ soccer team played three games at Smithson Valley High School in a 5A and 6A tournament. On Thursday, Jan. 10, at the beginning of the tournament, they started out slow for their first...

Ximena Saldana Dribbles the ball up the back field looking for a pass against St Marys Hall.

Girls’ Soccer Hosts Hill Country Tournament 

Sydney Holster , Staff January 24, 2019

The Lady Billies traveled to Liberty Hill on Jan. 3 to play in the Liberty Hill tournament. They lost 0-1 the first day of the tournament to Liberty Hill, the number one team in the region, in the last...

Anna Gold steps up to the line to shoot a free throw against the Marion Bulldogs.

JV Girls Wreaked Havoc on Marion Bulldogs

Allison James, Staff January 18, 2019

The JV basketball girls won 53-15 against the Marion Bulldogs on Friday, Dec. 21. “We played solid defense from the opening tip causing havoc to Marion with our press,” Coach Kristy Danz said. “We...

Graham Hammond placed second swimming the 50 Breast.

Billie Swim Team Wins Second at Winter Invitational Meet

Cami Tubbs, Staff January 18, 2019

The Battlin’ Billies swim team competed at the San Antonio Natatorium Jan. 11 winning second place overall. The boys ranked second for the winter invitational. The Men’s 200 Medley Relay, a team...

Tucker Elliot scans the floor for the open man.

The Billies Go On a Win Streak to Close Out Non-District Play

Dilllon Rabon, Staff January 18, 2019

The boys’ varsity finished up hot in non-district play, winning their last couple games at home versus Devine and Poteet. The Billies struggled to maintain a big lead against Devine, allowing it to...

Addie Burlison posts up for the ball in the key.

Lady Billies Basketball Stomp the Greyhounds

Caitie Huff, Staff January 18, 2019

Varsity girls’ Battlin Billies faced the Boerne Greyhounds at home on Jan. 8. in their second district game. The infamous school rivalry produced a hard-fought game by both sides. The Billies trumped...

Mary Cornett was part of the Billie swim team who competed at the SAISD
South Side Natatorium on Nov. 15. The team had several personal bests and
placed first overall. Five of the swimmers with qualifying times went on to
compete at TISCA on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

Battlin’ Billies Finish Strong in Fall Sports

Mariah Boyd, Staff January 7, 2019

Fall is coming to a close and so are several sports seasons. The Battlin Billies finished strong in football, tennis, cross country and volleyball. Tennis ended on a groundbreaking note when varsity...

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