Sports

The Vets traveled to Shiner Sunday to take on the Shiner Clippers before they went down in a one-run loss.

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.

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.

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.

Ladycats walk off with sixth title after Pavlu single

WIMBERLEY – The Columbus Cardinals 7 on 7 team is hoping that they will be playing in the state tournament later this month, but to do so, they will need to secure one of the few spots available at the top of the standings at a state qualifying tournament throughout the season. The Cards could not take advantage of their first opportunity to potentially secure their spot at State despite winning two of their games in pool play.

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The summer 7 on 7 season is in full swing as the Weimar Wildcats competed in the Rice-hosted state qualifying tournament for a chance to move on to the state championship tournament later in the month. The Wildcats competed, but they generally had struggles scoring the football during their games as they never truly threatened to take the lead or overcome deficits in any of the three games they played during the pool stage. After completing pool play without a single win, the Wildcats left the tournament still hoping they can turn things around for their next shot at a qualification.

The 7 on 7 teams for the Rice Raiders gave themselves a chance to compete for a spot in the State Tournament later this month after hosting a qualifier tournament that featured several teams from around the area. The teams included the Raiders, East Bernard, Tidehaven, Weimar, Ganado, Louise, Brazos and Somerville.

District MVP

After a forfeit win against Jackson County in the first game, the Weimar Vets recorded the second win of the early season by a score of 12-10.

The collegiate outdoor track and field season is drawing to a close as teams prepare to compete in the NCAA first round. A runner with ties to Columbus will be travelling to Sacramento on June 8 to vie for a top-24 placement and a spot in the next round of compet ition. Jessica Rabius, daughter of Timothy and Denise Rabius of East Bernard and granddaughter of the late Daniel and Annie Munsch of Columbus, will be looking to continue her strong year for Houston Christian University as she reaches the national level meets for the second straight season.

SCHULENBURG – Colorado County received a little more state recognition for their two, playoff-qualifying lady hoops teams this past basketball season. The Columbus Lady Cards and the Weimar Ladycats were the two teams that represented Colorado County in the UIL State Playoffs and had strong seasons that ultimately allowed them to reach the postseason. A host of impact players contributed to each of these teams’ success as they competed in their playoff runs. The Lace ‘em Up All Star game gave the opportunity for these teams to once again be seen and recognized at a state level as a pair of lady hoopers from each team, Bailey Gustus and Treasure Upson for Columbus and Paige Pavlu and Kim Hinze for Weimar, attended and competed in the exhibition of some of the best talent in the state. The Lady Cards got some added familiarity on the team as their head and assistant coaches Mike Albers and Zach Albers led their All-Star teams as well.

COLUMBUS FISHERS COMPETE AT STATE

Trinity Rayne Hopkins of Columbus was invited to attend the exclusive All-American Collegiate Catchers Camp. Specifically planned to help improve catcher skills and reflexes, the camp offers a one-to-one training experience for softbal l catchers around the country. The Camp invites only 12-18 catchers from each state, putting Hopkins in an elite number of youth softball players to catch the AACCC’s attention.

District MVP

The Rice Raiders still have some sports action despite the arrival of the end of the school year. Rice athletics is in the midst of playing through the summer football schedule as the Raiders compete in the Rice League 7 on 7 football season. Starting on May 16, the Rice 7 on 7 team has already hosted three separate events and competed in a fourth as May comes to a close. Their season continues to pick up momentum as they continue to make their way through the schedule and vie for a chance to play in the state playoffs.

Dallas Avila is a graduating senior at Rice High School who competed at the State Special Olympics in San Antonio Texas on May 19 and 20, 2023 at the Hero’s Stadium. He competed in the 200-meter dash and received a silver medal. He also competed in the running long jump event, receiving a bronze medal for his efforts. This is his fifth year participating in the Special Olympics, but just his first time competing at a state level in Track & Field events. He is the first Rice student to compete at the state level in the Special Olympics.

Helyn Lorena Hobbs Farris, 89, of Eagle Lake passed away peacefully and quickly on May 18, 2023, at the Rice Medical Center. She was born in Leverett’s Chapel, a community in the middle of the Kilgore oilfield, on Aug. 31, 1933, to Horace Hillborn and Evia Jewel Norris Hobbs. Her childhood was spent across the Texas Gulf Coast in many communities before graduating from Columbus High School in 1950.

Karl Edward Hill, devoted husband and father, departed this world and went to be with our Lord on May 22, 2023, at the age of 58, while at his home in Columbus, Texas.