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RAIDERS FOLLOW DISTRICT WIN WITH GONZALES HAT TRICK IN LOSS

RAIDERS FOLLOW DISTRICT WIN WITH GONZALES HAT TRICK IN LOSS

RAIDERS FOLLOW DISTRICT WIN WITH GONZALES HAT TRICK IN LOSS 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

Rice relays play host for track teams

Rice relays play host for track teams

Track and field season is officially underway as the Rice Raiders hosted their first meet of the season at their home stadium. The meet featured competitors from all three varsity teams in Colorado County. Each of them left the first meet of the season with goals and areas of improvement as they look to claim more top positions in the coming meets. The Lady Cards for Columbus and the Raiders for Rice finished in the top-5 of the team standings and were the only teams from the county able to reach that threshold. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

Back-to-back bi-district champs fall in Area round

Back-to-back bi-district champs fall in Area round

The Columbus Cardinals’ varsity basketball team had its season come to an end after adding another strong year and playoff victory to the program’s resume. One of the defining traits of this season, especially in the late season, was just the sheer number of close games the Cards battled through. Several games in the regular season finished with a one-possession final margin. Columbus tasted both sides of a close game throughout the year and accumulated necessary experience that was immediately put to the test in the postseason. The Cards used a big game from Trevor Berger for a tight victory in the playoff opener to claim their second bi-district title in a row after claiming that round last season as well. Columbus ran into elite competition in the second round as they were removed from State-Title contention with a blowout defeat. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Cards break through to state semis after big week

Lady Cards break through to state semis after big week

The Lady Cards’ basketball team has displayed the composure needed to make a deep run into the postseason with their play so far. Columbus has been one of the stronger teams in the state all season, and they have proven that with several blowout wins in the playoffs, as well as some tight games that could not be decided until the final moments. The Lady Cards have survived and advanced all the way to the state semifinals, just one game from reaching the program’s first ever state-title appearance. They have made history along the way as each round they survive marks the furthest the Columbus Lady Cards have reached in the UIL state playoffs. They continued their historical run last week with back-to-back close-game victories to reach the semis. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

Cards beat Raiders to claim fourth win in a row

Cards beat Raiders to claim fourth win in a row

The Columbus Cardinals’ varsity soccer team played in some of their highest- scoring and tight matchups of the season over their last week of competition. They met with the Palacios Sharks for their first game of the week and hosted the Rice Raiders over the weekend. The Cards had to battle in both games, but they were able to find the win in each outing. Each game finished with a 4-3 final score, hinting at the how close each competition truly was. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM

Plenty of goals for Lady Cards in consecutive wins

Plenty of goals for Lady Cards in consecutive wins

The Lady Cards’ varsity soccer team had no issues scoring during last week’s pair of competitions which included a game against the rival Lady Raiders. Columbus scored 10 total goals between the two games which marked their best two-game offensive performance of the season. They also unlocked another gear defensively, allowing just one total goal this week. 03/01/2023 12:00 AM 1

Former NFL player stands as living history for Rice sports

Former NFL player stands as living history for Rice sports

The high school sports programs of Colorado County have created some outstanding players throughout their history who have gone on to do impressive things beyond their days at the school. While many have gone to play college ball, an elite few have risen the ranks and taken their place amongst fellow professional athletes at the top of their craft. One of those professionals from the county is someone who had always been used to the spirit of competitiveness and hard work it takes to reach that level ever since they first started their sports journey. Rice Consolidated High School alum Kevin Dogins let his work do the speaking throughout his athletic career that culminated into a multi-year career in the NFL as one of the few players from the area to reach that peak. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

WILDCATS BASEBALL HOST ALUMNI GAME FOR FINAL WARM UP

WILDCATS BASEBALL HOST ALUMNI GAME FOR FINAL WARM UP

WILDCATS BASEBALL HOST ALUMNI GAME FOR FINAL WARM UP 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Ladycats run into rough round one rout

Ladycats run into rough round one rout

NAVASOTA – The Weimar Ladycats’ varsity basketbal l team qual ified for the playoffs after finishing as one of the top teams in the district. Throughout the season, they depended on their ability to defend the ball and slow down opposing offenses. However, after some low moments and slip ups in the regular season, Weimar set themselves up for a relatively difficult matchup in the first round of the playoffs against the Hearne Lady Eagles, the team that removed Weimar from the postseason last year in the third round. The Ladycats usually potent defense could not find enough effectiveness in stopping Hearne’s attack, and Weimar departed the playoffs in the first round after suffering a 55-37 defeat Monday, Feb.13. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats make late comeback, fall short to Shiner in finale

Wildcats make late comeback, fall short to Shiner in finale

SHINER – The Weimar Wildcats season is officially over after completing a Valentine’s Day regular season finale against the rival Shiner Comanches. With no postseason on the horizon, the Wildcats came into their game against Shiner with some energy as they attempted to leave everything on the court. After a tight first half, the Wildcats lost a bit of ground on the scoreboard before entering the final frame. However, Weimar turned on the intensity in the final period of the game as they began a furious comeback to erase the deficit and threaten the Shiner lead. However, despite Weimar’s efforts in that huge fourth quarter, they did not get a decisive, go-ahead bucket to steal the victory as they went on to lose to their rivals in a 52-51 heartbreaker. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

RAIDERS TAKE TWO BIG LOSSES, FOLLOW WITH DISTRICT DUB

RAIDERS TAKE TWO BIG LOSSES, FOLLOW WITH DISTRICT DUB

RAIDERS TAKE TWO BIG LOSSES, FOLLOW WITH DISTRICT DUB 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Collier starting in first season for Southwestern softball

Collier starting in first season for Southwestern softball

Calle Collier has been starting in her first season playing for the Southwestern University softball team. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

LADY RAIDERS PICK UP FIRST DISTRICT WIN

LADY RAIDERS PICK UP FIRST DISTRICT WIN

LADY RAIDERS PICK UP FIRST DISTRICT WIN 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Regionals creep closer after Swamp Strength Booster Meet

Regionals creep closer after Swamp Strength Booster Meet

EAGLE LAKE – The Rice powerl ifting program hosted their penultimate meet in the Swamp Strength series for 2023 on Saturday, Feb. 18. Each varsity program in Colorado County attended as the teams get ready for the regionals competition that is slated for the first week of March. Each school got some strong returns from this meet, and they will be hoping that their performances at this meet as well as the final Swamp Strength competition on Thursday, Feb. 23 will translate into more strong outings at the regional meet. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Mendoza’s back-to-back hat tricks lead Cards to unbeaten week

Mendoza’s back-to-back hat tricks lead Cards to unbeaten week

The Cardinals’ varsity soccer team had maybe their best week of season over their last two competitions, first against Wharton and then later in the week against Hallettsville. The Cards’ offense turned up to another level as they created 13 goals during the week, by far the highest two-game total of the season. The main beneficiary of the offensive explosion the Cards had last week was junior Javier Mendoza. Mendoza scored six goals with hat tricks in both matches to lead a Columbus team that created chance after chance in front of goal. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

LADY CARDS HOST INVITATIONAL

LADY CARDS HOST INVITATIONAL

LADY CARDS HOST INVITATIONAL 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Rubio leads high-scoring week for Lady Cards’ soccer

Rubio leads high-scoring week for Lady Cards’ soccer

The Lady Cards varsity soccer team had a pair of strong performances last week as they snatched back-to-back district wins and extended their win streak to three games. Columbus had an explosive week offensively, finding the back of the net four times in each of their two competitions. Striker Karina Rubio had the most effective week of the bunch, scoring six of the team’s eight goals of the week. To pair with their strong offense, they also played with impressive defense as they held both of their opponents scoreless for their third clean sheet in a row. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Cards take Area Championship after one-point win

Lady Cards take Area Championship after one-point win

SAN ANTONIO – The Lady Cardinals’ varsity basketball team moved on to round three of the UIL State Tournament after one of their closest battles of the season against a tough Crystal City team in the Area Championship round. The Lady Cards had a strong start to the game, outscoring their opponent in each period of the first half. Columbus had to battle through some adversity near the end as their opponents battled back into the game. After a tense final period, the Lady Cards stood victorious and moved on with the 51-50 victory. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus prepares to host HOP Priest tourney

Columbus prepares to host HOP Priest tourney

The Columbus Cardinals will play as the host school to the annual HOP Priest baseball tournament starting on Thursday, Feb. 23. The tournament is often attended by many local and surrounding area schools such as Weimar and Brazos. The 33rd installment of the tournament will feature many of the same players for both Weimar and Columbus as each team as a host of players returning to the squad for this season. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus golf competes in home tournament

Columbus golf competes in home tournament

COLUMBUS – The Cardinals’ varsity golf teams for both the boys and the girls benefitted from a familiar course after having some strong outings at their home meet on Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14. Both varsity teams finished with top three placements in the team standings after their performances. 02/22/2023 12:00 AM

LADYCATS’ PAST AND PRESENT MEET FOR TUNEUP TO START SEASON

LADYCATS’ PAST AND PRESENT MEET FOR TUNEUP TO START SEASON

LADYCATS’ PAST AND PRESENT MEET FOR TUNEUP TO START SEASON 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

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