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EIGHTH-GRADER RAIDERS TAKE FIRST

EIGHTH-GRADER RAIDERS TAKE FIRST

EIGHTH-GRADER RAIDERS TAKE FIRST 04/12/2023 12:00 AM

Runs at a premium for Raider baseball

Runs at a premium for Raider baseball

The Rice Raiders’ varsity baseball team had some difficulties scoring runs last week as they faced off against a pair of district teams that had things going offensively. Rice suffered two double-digit losses as they ran into a potent Yoakum Bulldogs team before facing off against the Edna Cowboys on Monday, April 10 after a weather postponement during its original date. While the Raiders’ two opponents had strong games at the plate, Rice struggled themselves as they failed to register a hit in two games and scored just one run from both games combined. 04/12/2023 12:00 AM

Girls’ THCSA Super Elite Teams pick county players

Girls’ THCSA Super Elite Teams pick county players

Two of Colorado County’ s varsity girls’ basketball teams were represented Texas High School Coaches Association inaugural Super Elite Team, a yearly all-star team selected from players of every division of play. Weimar’s Paige Pavlu made the cut for one of the top nine players in the 2A division. Columbus had a representative in the next largest division with Karlee Mathis being named to the Super Elite Team. Mathis saw a few of her fellow Elite Teammates in this most recent postseason, facing off against 3A MVP Jalynn Bristow in the State Semifinal game. 04/12/2023 12:00 AM

Eighth Grade Raiders take North Zone Championship

Eighth Grade Raiders take North Zone Championship

04/07/2023 11:00 AM

Lady Raiders go scoreless through two games

Lady Raiders go scoreless through two games

Rice’s varsity softball team had a difficult time last week as they faced off against teams on both sides of the district standings. First, they hosted the Lady Cards of Columbus who currently hold a tie for the top spot in the district. Then, they played against the Palacios Sharkettes in a battle between the two teams at the bottom of the district standings. The Lady Raiders failed to score a run in either game as their offense struggled to produce hits and baserunners. Rice suffered two straight, double-digit losses as they fell to Columbus 10-0 and then dropped their game against Palacios by a 13-0 margin. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Weimar baseball bounces back with big Bloomington win

Weimar baseball bounces back with big Bloomington win

The Wildcats have tightened up their efforts this season after entering the district portion of their schedule. In six district games, they have lost only two as they have stayed near the top of the district standings. The start of last week slowed down Weimar’s efforts to chase a district championship after they suffered a tough loss to the Shiner Comanches. However, the Wildcats were able to respond with a huge win over Bloomington, a team near the bottom of the district standings. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Ladycat softball climbs up to second in district standings

Ladycat softball climbs up to second in district standings

The Weimar varsity softball team is in the midst of their strongest stretch of performances this season as they rode a 10-game win streak to the second-place spot in the district standings. After beating Shiner, the team just behind the Ladycats in the standings, as well as another strong win to end the week, Weimar took the runner up position with a great opportunity to shoot up to first place before the end of district season. The Ladycats may like their chances as part of their win streak included a 9-run shutout victory against the first-place Ganado Lady Indians. They will get a chance to potentially claim the top spot after their game against Ganado on Thursday, April 6. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Weimar T&F compete at Bulldog Relays

Weimar T&F compete at Bulldog Relays

FLATONIA – The track and field team for Weimar is attempting to get some momentum as they inch closer to the ever-important district meet where many of Weimar’s competitors found success last season. They will be hoping their last outing in the Bulldog Relays will help them continue their improvement after both the girls’ and the boys’ teams finished with multiple top-3 finishers and strong placements. The boys finished with medals in two events, while the girls picked up four medals including Weimar’s lone gold medal of the competition. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Colorado County schools compete in RHS-hosted Swamp Relays

Colorado County schools compete in RHS-hosted Swamp Relays

ALTAIR – The 3A schools of Colorado County along with some schools from surrounding areas met up in the county to compete in one of the final meets before district championship season begins. Both Rice and Columbus had some strong performances with a number of medals from a variety of events. On the boys’ side, the Raiders had some of the top performances, taking third place overall as a team. The Cards came in with a top five finish as a team as well with fifth place overall. The ladies finished in reverse order as the Lady Cards placed in the top five with a bronze team medal, and the Lady Raiders finished in eighth place ahead a trio of teams that secured no points from the meet. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Colorado County teams ranked in TGCA’s top-25

Colorado County teams ranked in TGCA’s top-25

The Texas Girls’ Coaches Association releases a weekly Top-25 poll for each division of softball in Texas. Colorado County has a pair of teams that were recognized in the most recent installment of the poll list as the teams near the end of the regular season. The Lady Cards of Columbus just made the list, coming in as the 25th best team in the 3A division. The Ladycats of Weimar have been recognized for their dominant season so far, nearly taking a top five spot in the state with sixth in the 2A poll. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Rice falls in close game following blowout

Rice falls in close game following blowout

The Rice Raiders varsity baseball team has been struggling to find ways to score this season as they have collided with some imposing defenses from their opposing district teams. Their struggles continued with a pair of difficult district losses as they first fell to Columbus to start the week by a 21-1 margin, and then later in the week in a much closer effort against Palacios. The Raiders played admirably against the Sharks, but they could not get over the hump as they fell to a 6-4 loss. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus golf teams finish in top four

Columbus golf teams finish in top four

SEALY – The varsity boys’ and girls’ golf teams of Columbus had impressive performances last week as they competed in the final meet before the district championship meet. Both teams found plenty of success as they finished in the top four of their respective sides of the tournament. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Cards win big over Rice, fall to Hallettsville

Cards win big over Rice, fall to Hallettsville

The Columbus Cardinals’ baseball team had an ideal beginning to their week after taking a big victory over their Colorado County rivals, Rice Consolidated. They had one of their best total performances of the season as their offense and defense came together to force an early, mercy-rule defeat for the Raiders. The Cards did not have as much offensive firepower in the second game of the week as they fell to Hallettsville in a game that decided which of the two teams would occupy the top spot in the district. If the two teams continue to win until their second meeting of the season in the regular season finale, that final game could decide which of these teams will win the district championship. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Cards stay connected in district title race with comeback win

Lady Cards stay connected in district title race with comeback win

Two teams have separated themselves from the rest of the pack when it comes to the district standings. The Lady Cards are one of the few teams that have just one district loss this season. The other team with one loss, the Hallettsville Brahmettes, gave Columbus their lone district defeat during an earlier game for their first matchup this season. After securing a blowout win over the Rice Lady Raiders early last week, the Lady Cards hosted Hallettsville for a game that had major implications in the district championship race. Columbus got their revenge in one of the tightest games of the season as they paid the Brahmettes back by giving them their first district loss and moving into a tie for first place in the district. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Repeat district champ leads CHS tennis

Repeat district champ leads CHS tennis

The Columbus varsity tennis team had plenty to be happy about following some strong performances in the district meet that ended with a few Cardinals qualifying for Regionals. With several medals after top-three finishes, Columbus had one of their best meets of the season at a crucial time during championship season. 04/05/2023 12:00 AM

Junior high Lady Cards take on District T&F Meet

Junior high Lady Cards take on District T&F Meet

03/29/2023 03:23 PM

Raiders fall in two straight blowouts

Raiders fall in two straight blowouts

The Rice Raiders’ baseball team has been falling victim to some of the same issues as they traverse a difficult season. Many of their problems are found on the defensive side of the ball as they struggle to find enough consistency to keep their opponents from having huge games offensively. Several opponents have scored into the double digits against Rice’s pitching and defense. On the other side of the ball, the Raiders have shown difficulties in getting on base and putting themselves into scoring positions on the base path. Many of these factors showed up once again during the Raiders’ last week of competition as they fell in two straight games after allowing over 20 runs in each. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats dominate to start week, lose close one to end

Wildcats dominate to start week, lose close one to end

The Weimar varsity baseball team had a nearly perfect game to start off last weeks’ competition. Everything came easy for the Wildcats as they did whatever they liked on the offensive end, as well as stifled their opponents with an impressive defensive effort. After a complete effort, the Wildcats finished off their first opponents with a mercy-rule defeat. Weimar’s fortunes changed somewhat at the end of the week against Flatonia as they fell just behind in a competitive game. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

Columbus track teams take top-3 placements in Bulldog Relays

Columbus track teams take top-3 placements in Bulldog Relays

FLATONIA – The Columbus varsity track team found great levels of success in last week’s regular season meet as both the boys and girls took top team placements. The Lady Cards had an outstanding eight gold medals from their events as they finished in second place overall with 176 points. The Cards finished the meet in third place as a team after securing a few gold medals of their own. Columbus will be looking to continue their momentum throughout the rest of the season as their performances have improved at each sequential meet. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Cards’ golfers take second in Bellville

Lady Cards’ golfers take second in Bellville

BELLVILLE – The Columbus Lady Cards’ golf team got another strong performance early last week as every golfer who competed in the meet came in with a score of 110 or lower. With a team score of 422, the Lady Cards claimed second place while being led by a golfer who finished in the top three of the overall standings. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Raiders take a big loss to Hallettsville

Lady Raiders take a big loss to Hallettsville

HALLETTSVILLE – The Rice varsity softball team has struggled to score runs all season as they attempt to create some consistency in their offense. They have been engaging in a similar crusade on the defensive end as they often struggle to slow down their opponents’ offenses. The first place Brahmettes recognized and took advantage of the Lady Raiders’ deficiencies from the open as the Lady Raiders fell in a big 22-0 defeat. 03/29/2023 12:00 AM