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The Columbus football team had several of their graduating seniors sign on to the next level over the past week as many of the team’s top players move on to the next stage of their athletic careers. Last week was another strong week for the Cards as many of their impact seniors confirmed the schools that will be their next home for sports. Each of these players had a major impact on the team and contributed much to the team finishing the season with a 12-2 record, second place in the district standings and a trip to state quarterfinals in the playoffs during a run that was cut two wins short of reaching the Championship Game by the eventual state champions.
Tommy Schobel, Hunter Mangum, Jordan Woods and James “JJ’ Hurd all confirmed their letters of intent to attend their respective colleges to continue their football careers. Tight end and linebacker Schobel intends on continuing his career at the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton. Schobel had a strong impact this year as a tall target for his quarterback, as well as providing quality tackling in the middle of the field. Speedy receiver and cornerback Jordan Woods will be using his quickness for McMurry university in Abilene. Woods was often used as a vertical threat to break the top off the defense and get in behind defenders for deep connections. Mangum, offensive and defensive lineman for the Cards, will be setting edges for the Javelinas as he committed to Texas A&M Kingsville to continue his football career. Lead running back Hurd will continue his career at Southwestern Assemblies of God University where he will hope to continue his workhorse running back style like he did for the Cardinals. SAGU is located in Waxahachie.
