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Columbus player finds passion in soccer
Columbus player finds passion in soccer
Youth sports is an important element to the childhoods of many Colorado County children as they get their initial experiences with the feelings of competitiveness, teamwork and hard work towards a goal. Many of these young players find a passion for the sports that they engage in, keeping up with the sport for many years through their youth and often into their high school years and potentially college as well. Finding their athletic passion at a young age helps them develop from a young age, giving them a chance to truly pursue their athletic dreams. For 10-year-old Rebel Lynn Taylor, her passion for soccer has already given her drive and a goal to chase with the sport. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
RICE CHEERLEADERS TAKE ON SUMMER CAMP
RICE CHEERLEADERS TAKE ON SUMMER CAMP
RICE CHEERLEADERS TAKE ON SUMMER CAMP 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
RICE LITTLE LEAGUE GIRLS IN ACTION
RICE LITTLE LEAGUE GIRLS IN ACTION
RICE LITTLE LEAGUE GIRLS IN ACTION 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus CATfish to compete at Meet of Champs
Columbus CATfish to compete at Meet of Champs
The Columbus CATfish swim team is hoping to have another good showing at this year’s Meet of Champs after having several swimmers qualify for the event in different competitive categories. When the competitors meet in El Campo on Saturday, June 24, they will be hoping to bring home several medals just as they did during last season’s competition. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus finishes sixth in Lone Star Cup standings
Columbus finishes sixth in Lone Star Cup standings
The UIL Lone Star Cup has released their final official rankings for the 2022-23 athletic school year. The Lone Star Cup is given to the school that has the highest amount of UIL success from different UIL programs and sports. Points were allocated based on a team’s placement in competition for arts and intellectual competitions, while points allocated to sports were based on playoff performance. After a strong year for Columbus with several teams getting deep runs in their respective postseasons, they finished the year tied for sixth place with Wall High School with a cup score of 59. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Lewis named to All-State Elite Team
Lewis named to All-State Elite Team
The Cards’ basebal l team created some history this season after notching one of their best seasons in two decades. It could arguably have been their best season in the last two decades after reaching the deepest round of the playoffs in that time frame this season. They also finished with their most total wins in a season after finding success in a tough district and holding on for the second- place spot in the district standings. The Cards would not have been able to achieve all of these goals without impressive seasons by some of the veteran players who make up the roster. Senior Ryan Lewis made himself stand out with his play this season. His outstanding season led to Lewis receiving statewide recognition after being named to All-State Elite Team by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR FIFTH GRADER CLAIMS SILVER MEDAL AT ACADEMIC MEET
WEIMAR FIFTH GRADER CLAIMS SILVER MEDAL AT ACADEMIC MEET
WEIMAR FIFTH GRADER CLAIMS SILVER MEDAL AT ACADEMIC MEET 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Vets fall 7-1 to Jackrabbits
Vets fall 7-1 to Jackrabbits
The Weimar Vets hosted the Serbin Jackrabbits on Sunday, June 18 at Strickland Field. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
YOUNG POLO PLAYER
YOUNG POLO PLAYER
YOUNG POLO PLAYER 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar’s Wick named athlete of the year
Weimar’s Wick named athlete of the year
Weimar softball senior Reagan Wick put a bow on a fantastic season by being named the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association’s Softball Athlete of the Year after helping to lead the Ladycats to one of their best regular seasons as well as their sixth State Championship. The recognition confirms what the numbers suggested by backing up Wick’s claim as the premiere softball player of the season for divisions 1A-4A. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Little League teams continue success
Columbus Little League teams continue success
The Columbus Majors and Minors have been finding necessary wins when they need them in order to keep their summer seasons alive. Both the girls and boys competed over the last week as they try to win through their districts and move deeper into the bigger Little League tournaments. Several of the teams gave themselves good opportunities to escape with a district championship and move on to the next stage as they try to continue the trend of Little League success in Columbus. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Henke, Lewis compete for South in All-Star game
Henke, Lewis compete for South in All-Star game
A duo of Colorado County baseball players has been raking in statewide plaudits after raking all season for their respective schools. Brady Henke of the Weimar Wildcats and Ryan Lewis of the Columbus Cardinals have been well-rewarded for their impactful seasons this year. They both displayed true two-way ability with effective seasons at the plate and defensively as well. For their efforts this season, they were both selected to the THSBCA’s South All-Star team where both players manned second base in the annual All-Star game. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Pack of Ladycats selected to All-State Team
Pack of Ladycats selected to All-State Team
The 2023 State Champion Ladycats received more plaudits for their spectacular season as a host of impact players were named to the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association’s All-State team for the 2A division. Several Ladycats received the honor as Weimar fought through a difficult district schedule and defeated some stout competition in the postseason. Several different players stepped up for Weimar when they were needed most as they climbed their way into the top of the state rankings and finishing the season as the final team standing in the state tournament. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Youth Spotlight: lady Little Leaguer Kamryn Downey
Youth Spotlight: lady Little Leaguer Kamryn Downey
The future of Lady Raider softball is in the hands of the players at the youth level, learning the skills and techniques needed to succeed at the next level, as well as developing the competitive spirit that will help them continue their rise as they get older. With more emphasis in the county on the success and progress of softball teams in the county, extra effort is spent on the youth softballers as they move through their earliest experiences of competition. One of the young players working through that system is Rice Little Leaguer Kamryn Downey who has been participating in youth leagues since she was eligible to compete. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus QB goes D1 with Baylor
Columbus QB goes D1 with Baylor
Columbus star quarterback Adam Schobel has made a decision on where he will continue his athletic career on the gridiron. With two more high school seasons to play, Schobel has made a huge commitment, announcing to Baylor that he intends to attend their school and play football for the Bears. After coming off a deep playoff run this past season and a strong freshman season, Baylor had plenty of arguments to keep the slinger in Texas. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus graduate to visit Paris for world-class speed run gaming
Columbus graduate to visit Paris for world-class speed run gaming
A Columbus alum with a unique skillset has earned a chance at worldwide recognition with his abilities. Gaming speed runner Cameron Divin is a recent graduate of Columbus that holds the top five in several world records for his game of choice: Minecraft. His most recent speed run vaulted him up the ranks internationally after finishing with the second-fastest time in the world, just over 15 seconds slower than the all-time world record. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus hosts youth sports camps
Columbus hosts youth sports camps
High School athletics helped the next generation of Cardinal athletes make some progress in their athletic careers with camps focused on helping them develop the skills and attitudes they will need to succeed at the next level. With camps running all summer, Columbus has already hosted a few in some different sports. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Clippers edge Vets in extra innings
Clippers edge Vets in extra innings
The Vets traveled to Shiner Sunday to take on the Shiner Clippers before they went down in a one-run loss. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Future Ladycat softballers get training from varsity staff
Future Ladycat softballers get training from varsity staff
The youth softball players in Weimar got invaluable experience after training with the coaching staff of the Weimar varsity softball team. The legacy of Weimar softball looks to continue its strong history after its recent state championship win by passing the skills and knowledge down to their young future stars. The youth softball players benefitted from the guidance of legendary Weimar coach, Roger Maupin, as well as valuable staff member Amanda Machicek. The players also got some extra help from varsity pitcher Reagan Wick who made major contributions to this season’s state championship run. The next generations of Ladycats will be looking to wean as much knowledge and guidance as possible to keep their impressive run going. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar cheerleaders get early start on season
Weimar cheerleaders get early start on season
The varsity cheerleaders for Weimar High School got an early start to their season after getting their summer training camps started in preparation for the upcoming season. The Wildcat cheerleaders began their camp on June 5 as they worked on routines, skills and techniques that they will be using throughout an intense varsity cheerleading season. They finished their camp on June 7 after a few days of training and preparation. After the completion of the summer training camp, the Wildcat cheerleaders will begin their preparation for the competitive season and for performances for the sports team. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar girls’ Little Leaguers win against Rice All-Stars
Weimar girls’ Little Leaguers win against Rice All-Stars
The Weimar little league All-Stars 8U team had a strong performance against the little league girls from nearby Rice. The girls for Weimar got the jump on their local rivals after getting out to quick lead and holding onto it for the rest of game. Weimar ran out to a double-digit lead and eventually brought the game to an end with a 13-1 margin of victory. 06/14/2023 12:00 AM
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