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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

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

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

Raiders score four in win before clean sheet loss

Raiders score four in win before clean sheet loss

The Rice Raiders’ varsity soccer team had a strong start to their week with a big 4-2 win against Wharton on Monday, Feb. 6. They got two goals from Jual Valles Serrano, and one goal each from Miguel Vital and Luis Tellez for the scoring strikes. Jesus Belman played the passer as he assisted on two of Rice’s goals. Gus Peacock limited the damage with eight saves to keep Wharton at just two goals. The Raiders went on to face Palacios on Friday, Feb. 10 where they were held scoreless and fell in a 1-0 defeat. 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

COLUMBUS GOLF TEAMS TAKE TOP-3 PLACEMENT IN WALLER

COLUMBUS GOLF TEAMS TAKE TOP-3 PLACEMENT IN WALLER

COLUMBUS GOLF TEAMS TAKE TOP-3 PLACEMENT IN WALLER 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

CARDS SCORELESS IN BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES

CARDS SCORELESS IN BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES

CARDS SCORELESS IN BACK-TO-BACK LOSSES 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

All three schools in action at Swamp Strength 3.0

All three schools in action at Swamp Strength 3.0

EAGLE LAKE – The third and final installment of the Rice-hosted Swamp Strength series ended with a bang after a full two-day event last week that featured many nearby schools including all three Colorado County powerlifting teams. Each team finished with some strong performances as there were several who took top placements throughout the meet. 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

Wildcats can’t close out Bloomington in penultimate game

Wildcats can’t close out Bloomington in penultimate game

WEIMAR – The Wildcats’ varsity basketball team did everything they could to give their much-improved season another victory as they faced off against the Bloomington Bobcats on Friday, Feb. 10. After an intense first half and a big run for the Wildcats in the second half, it seemed they were getting closer to accomplishing that goal. However, the Bobcats responded with a run of their own in the fourth quarter as they eventually sent the Wildcats to the 41-36 defeat. 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

RICE TAKES TWO CLEAN SHEET DEFEATS

RICE TAKES TWO CLEAN SHEET DEFEATS

RICE TAKES TWO CLEAN SHEET DEFEATS 02/15/2023 12:00 AM

Lady Raiders battle for first district win in finale

Lady Raiders battle for first district win in finale

The Rice Lady Raiders’ basketball team has been grinding away all season making small improvements as the players grew in confidence and ability as the season went along. Unfortunately for Rice, their improvements did not translate into wins during the district season as they lost each of their first thirteen games in the district schedule. In a district with many solid teams and good offenses, the Lady Raiders often struggled to keep up the energy on both sides of the ball to be able to compete and keep games close. However, everything came together for Rice in the final game of the season. The Lady Raiders travelled to Industrial and claimed their first district win of the season and their third overall in a tight, 45-44 victory over the Lady Cobras. 02/15/2023 12:00 AM