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The Lions roared into Dell Diamond in Austin, June 10 and snatched the Texas 1A High School Baseball State Championship away from Kennard. The 6-4 win over Kennard marks the third state championship and the eighth appearance for the Fayetteville Lions. The Lions brought home the trophy in 1997, 2012, and now, 2021.
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On Saturday, June 12, the Columbus CATfish Swim Team hosted the Schulenburg Sharks Swim Team at the second dual meet of the season between the two teams. CATfish won first in 11 out of the 21 relays putting them in a small but early lead. They led throughout the rest of the meet. Visit coloradocountycitizen.com for the full roster of winners.
Read moreThe names are out, and it looks like Weimar has added another handful of names to the All-District 28AA team. This time it is the boy’s team, the Wild Cats, where several members received unanimous votes to earn their place on the team.
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The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1127 Golf Tournament has, without a doubt, to use a cleaned-up version of military slang, Veteran Pappy Jackson says of the event, “Freaking Outstanding.” Every veteran of Chapter 1127 sends out a big “THANK YOU” to all the golfing team members, the Columbus Golf Course and their staff, all the sponsors who sponsored a hole, Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q for catering, as well as all the volunteers who help make this event such a success.
Read moreThe Weimar Lady Cats should be proud of their accomplishments this year. Not only did they play in the state championship, but they added several team members to the All-District team by unanimous vote for the 2020-21 Softball season.
Read moreThe Lady Cards ended the 2021 softball season as Regional Quarterfinal Champs. However, the accolades did not stop there as several of the Columbus team members made the All-District roster.
Read moreRice Consolidated Athletic Director Jarod Sloan released dates and times for a number of important activities for summer. Raider Volleyball Camp is July 19-21, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Raider Gym; Seventh through Twelfth grade summer strengthening camp is set for Mondy through Friday, June 7-July 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; Youth Summer Soccer Camp will be Thursday, June 17 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday, June 18 at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Mini-Cheer Camp is for students entering Pre-K through Sixth grade on Friday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the Rice High School Gym.
Read moreThe Lady Raiders may not have advanced this season as they were hoping, but that did not stop a couple of team members from playing well enough to earn a top spot on the All-District team.
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