A life long dream came true for Braden Shewmake.
The 2016 Wylie East graduate was selected in the Major League Baseball draft.
“Having the opportunity to chase that dream is special,” Shewmake said in an interview with Texas A&M Athletics.
The former Texas A&M Aggie was selected in the first round at 21st overall by the Atlanta Braves in the first-year player draft.
For the full story, see the June 13 issue or subscribe online.
By David Jenkins • [email protected]
Related News
Sachse senior running back Keandre Little attempts to reach the end zone during Friday's District 9-6A football game. Little finished with 55 rushing yards and one touchdown in the Mustangs' 35-7 win over Lakeview Centennial. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By...
Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood announced on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday that he will play college football for Boise State. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] It’s less than two months into...
Sachse senior running back Brendon Haygood runs up the sideline for a 98-yard touchdown during the first half of a District 9-6A football game against Wylie on Thursday night from Homer B. Johnson Stadium. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media By David Wolman...
Sachse senior outside hitter Kaelynn Sims, pictured in previous action, was recognized for 1,000 career kills during a home match against North Garland on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Lady Mustangs overcame a slow start to defeat the Lady Raiders 3-0 (25-19, 25-10, 25-8)....
Sachse senior wide receiver Josh Ridge forces an Arlington Lamar defender to miss a tackle Friday, Sept. 6 from Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland. Photo by Tina Lopez. One week after finishing with one rushing yard against Coppell, Sachse's ground game put up 290...
Sachse quarterback Dirk Williams Jr. looks at a Mustangs wide receiver as he releases the ball during Friday’s 31-10 loss to Coppell from Buddy Echols Field on Friday night. Photo by Tina Lopez, The Sachse News COPPELL – The Sachse Mustangs and the Coppell Cowboys...
Kaliq Lockett chose the Texas Longhorns over Alabama, Florida State, LSU and Texas A&M. The first time Sachse senior wide receiver Kaliq Lockett came to Austin to visit with the Texas Longhorns, he had zero stars and no college offers. Earlier this year Lockett...
Charish Thompson was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Associaition’s Red All-Star team for juniors last month. On June 26, Thompson will be competing in the 5A-6A contest at Arlington Lamar with some of the best incoming seniors in the state. (Austin Smith/The Sachse...
Brendon Haygood (0) and the Sachse offense have pivoted from spring football to the 7-on-7 schedule in recent weeks. The Mustangs opened their action in Allen in May. (Austin Smith/The Sachse News) (More Photos) With spring football now wrapped up for the Sachse...
Kennedy Colwell picks up the dig with Shelby Siratt backing her up. The girls had a strong showing in their three round-robin exhibitions, before making it to the semifinals in Saturday’s tournament. (Austin Smith/The Sachse News) (More Photos) The Sachse...
0 Comments