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NEEDVILLE – The Columbus Cardinals’ soccer team travelled into enemy territory to take on the Needville Bluejays in the first round of the UIL state playoffs. The Cards went up against an imposing opponent as the Jays’ mix of high-pressure defense and ability to keep possession of the ball led to a championship in their district. The Cards witnessed how difficult those factors were to deal with in real time as the Bluejays scored a goal in each half to take the 2-0 victory.

ABILENE – All three schools in Colorado County had representatives in the UIL State Championship Meet for powerlifting last weekend. Jesse Reip represented Columbus, John Mendoza for the Raiders and Dakota Ford for the Wildcats as they each advanced following strong performances in their respective regional meets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Weimar Ladycats’ impressive run this season continued with another pair of blowout victories last week against district opponents. The Ladycats showed their dominance as they not only scored into double digits in both outings, but they also did not allow a single run from either opponent as they ran out to huge wins. Weimar got strong performances from Taylor Smith and Reagan Wick on the mound as the Ladycats had one of their best weeks of the season so far.

LA GRANGE – Fayette Electric Cooperative announced that Delaney Turlington from Weimar High School will represent the cooperative at the nation’s capital this summer.

Colorado County 4-H’ers took on Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during Spring Break!

GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISIT TWISTED STEEL

“God has brought us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption through His Blood, the forgiveness of sins.”

RAIDER OF THE WEEK

CREDIT FOR LIFE PROGRAM AT RHS

As we are rolling through 2023, we stop to celebrate the 200th birthday of Columbus with several upcoming events. First, on Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m., everyone is invited to a Tree Dedication at Mid-Town Park in Columbus. “Trees for the Future, In Honor of Our Past” is the community’s opportunity to honor or remember someone special in their life with a listing on a plaque at one of these trees: Veteran’s Tree, Law Enforcement Tree, Volunteer Fire Department Tree, Emergency Medical Services Tree, and Loved One’s Tree. Each listing is $100, and applications are available at the Chamber office.

LOG CABIN PLAYHOUSE RAFFLE

Community attends classical guitar recital at LOAC

DISTRICT COURT DISPOSITIONS JUDGE OLD FEB 17

JANUARY 26, 2023

On February 1st Officer Trench observed a vehicle speeding in the 600 block of S. McCarty and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was found to be driving with an invalid license with previous convictions. Subsequently, the situation escalated and Terrence Carter, 27, of Eagle Lake was arrested for driving while license invalid with previous convictions, resisting arrest, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. He was then transported to the Colorado County Jail.

MARCH COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD