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Rice finishes preseason football in Weimar
Rice finishes preseason football in Weimar
The Raiders took on their final scrimmage before the regular season begins in a joint practice with the Weimar Wildcats and the Sacred Heart Indians. Rice completes their final preparations this week as they get ready for their Aug. 25 matchup against Luling. The Raiders are hoping the opener will be the first step towards a potential playoff berth as they look to avenge their opening loss to the Eagles in last season’s first game. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Raiders struggle in Schulenburg tourney
Lady Raiders struggle in Schulenburg tourney
The Rice Lady Raiders’ varsity volleyball team had somewhat of a rough outing during the Schulenburg-hosted tournament over the weekend as they failed to pick up a victory throughout the competition. Some of their momentum from an early-week win against Hitchcock carried over as they stayed competitive in many of the matches. However, they could not convert their best performances into wins as they struggled through a difficult field of teams that featured some of the top teams in the state. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Rice cross-country has several top-20 finishers at Sealy
Rice cross-country has several top-20 finishers at Sealy
SEALY – The Rice cross-country team found some success as they took on their second meet of the season. Many of their runners have started finding their pace as they look to repeat some of the success they had last season as a team. With many runners finishing in the top 20 last week, they are hoping performances like that stay the norm for the squad. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards season starts with win streak
Lady Cards season starts with win streak
The varsity Lady Cards of Columbus got their volleyball season started with some high-level play after running out to an early win streak. After reaching the state semifinals last year, the Lady Cards entered the year with a new level of focus as many of their impact players enter their senior seasons. Columbus opened the season with a sweep victory over El Campo. The Lady Cards went on to host the Columbus Varsity Volleyball Classic where they took the gold in the top bracket as the overall champions. Four Lady Cards earned their way to the All-Tournament Team as Ally Tribe, Caylie Neisner, Ember Mandola and Sage Thomas received the recognition. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Football teams prepare for second scrimmage
Football teams prepare for second scrimmage
The varsity football programs of Colorado County are preparing to play their final snaps of preseason action as they take on the second of two scrimmages before the regular season officially begins next week. Every team will be facing off against some nearby neighbors as Columbus takes on Sealy High School while Weimar and Rice face each other. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Volleyball teams make TGCA top rankings
Volleyball teams make TGCA top rankings
The Lady Cards’ varsity volleyball team is starting off the season with some top three recognition after a strong stretch to begin the year. After ninestraight wins to open, the Lady Cards have earned their way to the first-place ranking in the Texas Girls’ Coaches Association’s state poll. The Ladycats of Weimar have also shown some early success as they begin their season in seventh place on the TGCA poll. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycats start undefeated, win Yorktown tourney
Ladycats start undefeated, win Yorktown tourney
The Weimar Ladycats have gotten the ideal start to their season in the non-district portion. With much of the team made up of returning varsity players, the experience has been invaluable in helping Weimar get out to an undefeated start to their season. The Ladycats have lost just one set throughout their first stretch of games as they have dominated their opponents. Their high level of performance carried them through the Yorktown tournament where they claimed the championship. Chandley Tolbert and Janiyah Cooper were named to the All-Tournament team after their respective performances. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Raiders show early improvement in victories
Lady Raiders show early improvement in victories
The Lady Raiders’ varsity volleyball team has already seen the early results of their improvement from last year to this season. After winning just eight matches last season, Rice has already reached half of that total just nine matches into their season. Improved net play and defense allowed the Lady Raiders to split their games in the Ganado-hosted tournament and take a victory against Faith Academy later in the week as well. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Several top ten runners for Raiders in Rice 3000 meet
Several top ten runners for Raiders in Rice 3000 meet
The Rice Raiders’ cross-country team began their 2023 season with a home-hosted meet as they attempt to defend their boys’ district title from a season ago. After a strong performance that saw three Raiders finish in consecutive top ten placements, Rice is hoping that they have gotten out to a solid start to their season. The Lady Raiders had two runners representing Rice, while the boys sent a team of 15 runners to compete in the race. The Raiders finished in third place as a team in the boys’ competition, finishing their first meet with a team bronze medal. 08/16/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards start season with alumni game
Lady Cards start season with alumni game
The Lady Cards volleyball team kept their annual tradition alive as the alumnae of Columbus returned to take on the current team as a tune-up for the regular season. The Lady Cards of the past had somewhat of a homecoming as they returned to the gym to compete and prepare the current iteration of Lady Cards for another long season. With a history of success in the program, many of the returning players have seen the growth of the program as Columbus hopes to continue their recent run of strong seasons. The alumni game marked the last preseason action before Columbus began their non-district schedule against El Campo on Aug. 8. Results from the match were not available by the press deadline. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards start year in TGCA top five
Lady Cards start year in TGCA top five
The start of the 2023 fall athletic season is finally here after the Lady Cards volleyball team started with a non-district game against the El Campo Lady Eagles on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Columbus begins their year with some statewide recognition already going their way as many expect them to repeat another highly successful year after becoming one of the state’s final four teams last season. The Texas Girls’ Coaches Association rewarded them for their semifinal appearance by ranking the Lady Cards in the top five of their preseason state poll. With many impact players returning to the squad, the TGCA placed Columbus in the fifth spot in their first ranking of the season. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus to host Texas archery championship
Columbus to host Texas archery championship
The Colorado County archery club, T.H.E. JOAD Club, is preparing for a statewide event as the Texas Outdoor Target Series Championship makes its way to the club’s home in Columbus. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the archery club is hosting archers from all over the state to compete in the final meet of the season for the Outdoor Target Series. The competition will take place at 10 a.m. on the Colorado County Fairgrounds as Columbus takes the responsibility for inviting the state’s top archers. Locations for the tournaments have ranged from Houston to Lubbock as the local club gets their turn for the series’ most important meet. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
County cross country runners look to start hot
County cross country runners look to start hot
The cross-country teams of Colorado County are preparing for another season with big dreams at the start. After each team had strong seasons last year that resulted in some regional qualifiers and even state-level competitors, the teams for Columbus, Weimar and Rice will be looking to repeat their success from a season ago with many runners returning this season. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
CYFF STARTS PRACTICE FOR FOOTBALL AND CHEER
CYFF STARTS PRACTICE FOR FOOTBALL AND CHEER
The future of Columbus football and cheerleading got a start at improving in their early careers as the Columbus Youth Football Federation got action started for their upcoming fall season. Youth players in Columbus got a chance to start learning and training the skills they will need in their career as they move forward. CYFF coaches got a chance to work with each player as they helped set the foundational fundamentals for the future Columbus players. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR ATHLETES UNWIND BEFORE FALL SEASON
WEIMAR ATHLETES UNWIND BEFORE FALL SEASON
WEIMAR ATHLETES UNWIND BEFORE FALL SEASON 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycats look to keep postseason streak alive
Ladycats look to keep postseason streak alive
The Weimar Ladycats enter this season after reaching the postseason every year since missing the playoffs in the 2011 season. After over a decade of postseason history on the team, the current version of the Weimar Ladycats are looking forward to potentially continuing that streak this season. With a host of players planning to return this year after quality seasons last year, the Ladycats are hoping that they will keep their streak alive while having a deeper playoff run than they did last season. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Brewers end Vets season
Brewers end Vets season
The Vets traveled to Sealy to face the Brewers in the semifinals of the playoffs. The Brewers jumped out to a 10-1 lead and never looked back. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Ladycats host alumni match for preseason tune-up
Ladycats host alumni match for preseason tune-up
The Weimar Ladycats held their final preseason action of the year with their annual alumni match as they invited Ladycats from the program’s past to help the teams get ready for the upcoming volleyball season. Alums from as early as 1991 attended the match as they helped the current iteration of the Ladycats get prepared for what they hope is another strong season for the program. Weimar got a strong turnout from their alumnae as their connections with the school have stayed strong since their graduation. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Dumont displays school spirit in talk with EL Lions
Dumont displays school spirit in talk with EL Lions
Rice Raiders Head Coach and Athletic Director Brad Dumont was the special speaker at the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club on Thursday, Aug. 3. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Raider football prepares for second year of new era
Raider football prepares for second year of new era
The Rice Raider football team has reason for optimism in what is now the second year of Head Coach Brad Dumont’s second stint with the program. After a season in which the Raiders earned just one district win, Rice moves into the year with a foundation in place as the young players on the varsity squad improve with added experience. The wins the Raiders picked up last season displayed the character of the team as they look to build on their positive performances and find improvements in some of their areas of struggle from last season. 08/09/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Cards volleyball looking for third straight deep playoff run
Lady Cards volleyball looking for third straight deep playoff run
The Lady Cards’ volleyball team is coming off of a deep postseason run to the state semifinals, their second deep playoff run in a row. With many players returning after competing in both playoff runs, the Lady Cards have a battle- tested group that are hoping to finally reach the Finals after falling just short to the eventual state champions in both years; first against Bushland and then against Gunter last season. Ironically, those two teams have met each other in the State Championship game in each of those seasons. Columbus is hoping to have a big season to prevent a thirdstraight matchup between Gunter and Bushland and potentially secure the Lady Cards’ first state championship. 08/02/2023 12:00 AM
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