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Congratulations to Columbus Lady Cards Varsity Volleyball players, Amber Adams and Megan Shupak, on their signings to continue to play volleyball at the next level. Amber will be playing at Sul Ross State University and Megan will be playing at Trinity Valley Community College.
Read moreRice Athletics Director Jared Sloan announced another busy week for the Raiders and Lady Raiders. Heading into the week of Jan. 11, the Lady Raiders have their first softball practice slated for Jan. 15.
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The Weimar Wildcats boys’ team took one gift and lost another during the Christmas break. On Dec. 29, the Wildcats faced off against the Mumford Mustangs and played some hardcore basketball. At the end of the fourth quarter, the game was tied at 69 points. The Wildcats put up a great battle in OT, but Mumford was hot with three-pointers, giving them the win by one point with a final 71- 72 score.
Read moreThe Weimar Ladycats took on the Lady Leps Tues. Dec. 29 and came away with a win of 42-40. Skylar Heger was the high scorer with total points of 16. Malarie Mican put up nine points. Paige Pavlu scored another seven total points with Averi Reeves with five points and Alexa Rangel scored three points. Kim Hinze scored a basket for two points.
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Soccer is set for play throughout the county. Both Columbus and Rice will field teams to compete in 2021. Columbus Boys Soccer Head Coach Danny Engel and Girls Head Coach Ross Macha will lead the Cardinals in a tight schedule against LaGrange, Yoakum, Rice, Bellville, Hempstead, Royal, Navasota, Harmony School of Discovery, and Sealy.
Read moreThe Lady Cards met the Lady Raiders on Dec. 29 with the Lady Cards having home-court advantage. Still, the teams split the lead with Columbus out maneuvering Rice in the first and second quarters, and Rice attacking and outplaying the Cards in the third and fourth quarters. In the end, the Lady Cards came out with a 43-30 victory. The top Lady Card was Mathis with 13 points.
Read moreThe Weimar Wildcats football team fielded a number of players named to All-District for 2020. Named to the First Team Offense were Jagger Fishbeck-OL and Nunu Wilson-WR and the Second Team Offense, Reed Purdy-RB made the cut. Joey Ramirez- LB was named to the First Team Defense and Second Team Defense players were Javier Ferretiz-DT, Reed Prudy-LB, Felix Sanchez-LB, Nunu Wilson-Sec, and Joey Ramirez-Punter. Honorable Mentions were Joey Ramirez-QB, Dreylon McMillian-DE, Clayton Nunnelly-OLB, Wyatt Lacina-Sec, Chris Moreno-OL, Hudson Ervin-OL, and Javier Carrion-OL
Read moreAUSTIN — Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized last week for their outstanding efforts and contributions toward supporting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) mission.
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