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ALTAIR – The 3A schools of Colorado County along with some schools from surrounding areas met up in the county to compete in one of the final meets before district championship season begins. Both Rice and Columbus had some strong performances with a number of medals from a variety of events. On the boys’ side, the Raiders had some of the top performances, taking third place overall as a team. The Cards came in with a top five finish as a team as well with fifth place overall. The ladies finished in reverse order as the Lady Cards placed in the top five with a bronze team medal, and the Lady Raiders finished in eighth place ahead a trio of teams that secured no points from the meet.
Read moreThe Wildcats have tightened up their efforts this season after entering the district portion of their schedule. In six district games, they have lost only two as they have stayed near the top of the district standings. The start of last week slowed down Weimar’s efforts to chase a district championship after they suffered a tough loss to the Shiner Comanches. However, the Wildcats were able to respond with a huge win over Bloomington, a team near the bottom of the district standings.
Read moreThe Weimar varsity softball team is in the midst of their strongest stretch of performances this season as they rode a 10-game win streak to the second-place spot in the district standings. After beating Shiner, the team just behind the Ladycats in the standings, as well as another strong win to end the week, Weimar took the runner up position with a great opportunity to shoot up to first place before the end of district season. The Ladycats may like their chances as part of their win streak included a 9-run shutout victory against the first-place Ganado Lady Indians. They will get a chance to potentially claim the top spot after their game against Ganado on Thursday, April 6.
Read moreFLATONIA – The track and field team for Weimar is attempting to get some momentum as they inch closer to the ever-important district meet where many of Weimar’s competitors found success last season. They will be hoping their last outing in the Bulldog Relays will help them continue their improvement after both the girls’ and the boys’ teams finished with multiple top-3 finishers and strong placements. The boys finished with medals in two events, while the girls picked up four medals including Weimar’s lone gold medal of the competition.
Read moreThe Columbus Junior High Lady Cards track and field had another strong day as they competed in the District North Zone Meet and finished with top placements.
Read moreBAY CITY – The Lady Cards’ soccer team made it to the postseason after having the best season in the program’s history. At 17 wins, seven losses and four ties, their best record in history led to their highest district placement as well. The second-place finishers in the district reached these accolades with an impressive defense as well as standout playmakers on the offensive side of the ball. Their defensive effectiveness continued with a solid performance against the Brazosport Lady Exporters in Round 1, but their offense could not support their efforts defensively as they just missed out on a few opportunities that stifled their efforts. After a hardfought game, the Lady Cards bowed out of the postseason in the Bi-District championship round after a 1-0 loss.
Read moreThe Lady Cards’ varsity softball team fought to a pair of tight wins during their last week of competition. Nothing came easy for Columbus as they started their week needing a big comeback at home to steal a victory away from one of their district rivals. After taking the win with an offensive explosion, the Lady Cards followed with another tight victory as they finished their undefeated week and picked up their fifth win in the past six outings.
Read moreNEEDVILLE – The Columbus Cardinals’ soccer team travelled into enemy territory to take on the Needville Bluejays in the first round of the UIL state playoffs. The Cards went up against an imposing opponent as the Jays’ mix of high-pressure defense and ability to keep possession of the ball led to a championship in their district. The Cards witnessed how difficult those factors were to deal with in real time as the Bluejays scored a goal in each half to take the 2-0 victory.
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