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The newest class of cadets at the Rice Texas Challenge Academy practiced their drills Friday, July 23. The class of 121 cadets will graduate in December, and is one of the largest classes on the campus to date. TCA is a five and a half month quasi-military residential academy sponsored by the Texas National Guard. It is a tuition free educational program for teens 16-18 years old who are at risk of failing or dropping out of school. Academic instruction, structure, and discipline are offered to the cadets in an effort to help them build personal accountability and become successful adults. Citizen
Read moreLittle did I know when I seized the opportunity to get to know parishioners and others in what was at the time a one-year-old stint as Pastor of two rural parishes a little bit outside Columbus that I was becoming a Columbus Little League supporter near the outset of a golden era for its softball tournament teams. But the Majors final in El Campo on July 19, 2021, had me flashing back to that hot weekend in Seguin July 14-17, 2017.
Read moreThe stadiums in El Campo were buzzing with excitement as All- Star softball teams competed for the State title on Monday night, July 19. The Columbus Majors, Juniors, and Minors all made it to the State competition. But the night belonged to the Juniors as they steamrolled Jasper with a final score of 10-1. Pitcher Mia Post consistently delivered while the team performed with a lethal precision that had earned them the right to be the top dog in this fight. A lightning delay in the sixth inning could have taken the edge off the competitive spirit of the Columbus team. However, they came back and held off an attack by Jasper. Allowing one run in the seventh, Columbus finished off Jasper with what started as a missed opportunity for an out on a base steal on third base by Jasper. The opponent tried to force a run into home plate when the ball was misthrown to third base. Columbus was there at home plate with the ball in glove to put a final stop for the last out of the game that propelled the Columbus Junior All-Stars to clinch the State title. The Columbus Junior All-Star team consisted of #2 Abigail Fisher, #8 Isabelle Rodriguez, #15 Jillian Miksch, #21 Kaylea Foster, #7 Mia Post, #3 Ella Berger, #4 Ellie Brown, #10 Sydnie Shepard, #9 Dulce Penaloza, and #13 Molly Garcia.
Read moreThe Columbus All Star Majors softball team took it all the way in Sectional play July 7 when the team went up against Bastrop. Meeting in Schulenburg, Columbus beat a team that could have built its team from a more diverse pool of talent. However, small-town Columbus showed who was the boss of the Sectionals and won 10-0 . The team now goes to El Campo on July 16 for State competition.
Read moreThe Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THS- BCA) released the names of the athletes who made the THSBCA 2021 Academic Baseball All Star team. The following were recipients: Columbus-Bryce Leopold and Nate Johannes; Rice-Kenny Brown, Robert Stavinoha (ELITE team), Jake Engelbrecht, and Landon Rodriguez. Students receiving the designations are chosen on GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT scores.
Read moreNot pleased with his play as a freshman, golfer Brock Schobel is determined to do better.
Read moreColumbus All Star Minors take the championship in Sectionals against Elgin with a score of 15- 5. The Columbus team came out swinging on the road to State. In Sectionals, Columbus won Monday, July 5 against their opponent, 3-0 and posted another win on July 6 with a lead of 15-5. Dominate pitching performances by McKenna Eden and Berkley Anderson helped secure the wins. They will travel to El Campo for State competition on Friday, July 16 (as of this report).
Read moreThroughout the school year, students face the challenge of navigating through the high school hallways. Playing sports adds an extra strain on academic achievements. Perseverance, persistence, and positive attitude are traits of those students who become athletes and maintain their academic standings. It also helps that coaches are behind the learning part as well. Recipients are chosen based on their GPA, class rank, and ACT/SAT scores.
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