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The Columbus varsity boys’ soccer team constantly created opportunities for themselves during Tuesday night’s Jan. 17 game against Smithville. By putting pressure on the box offensively, Columbus weakened the defense and even earned a penalty kick chance from their efforts. The Cards were able to convert on many of their opportunities as they had a huge-scoring game, taking a big 4-2 victory over the Tigers.

The Columbus Lady Cards have been having a strong year at this point of the season’s latter stages. At 21-4, Columbus is sitting comfortably at the top of the district standings and are hoping to potentially win out to complete the season. During Friday night’s trip to Rice Consolidated, the Lady Cards visited a team with much different expectations. The Lady Raiders have been focused on improving their fundamentals and skills, but their efforts have not translated to wins this season. They are 2-20 overall on the season and have yet to pick up their first district win. The matchup between the Lady Cards and the Lady Raiders was reflective of the position both teams find themselves in at this point as district-leading Columbus claimed a 66-24 victory over the last place Lady Raiders.

The Raiders had a difficult game against one of the top teams in the district when they traveled to face the Yoakum Bulldogs on Tuesday, Jan. 17. While the offense was able to have some impact, their defense left much to be desired as they allowed Yoakum to score more than 70 points in Rice’s 54-72 defeat.

The Lady Raiders are still looking to get their first district win of the season. While they have had nights of offensive effectiveness, Tuesday night’s game against Yoakum was not an example of such a night. Their offensive struggles fed into their defensive struggles as they fell to a big 62-42 defeat.

The Lady Cards varsity basketball team hosted Edna for a district game on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Columbus had a well-rounded scoring effort from several different players as they rolled to a double-digit, 57-45 victory over the Cowgirls.

RICE BOYS FALL 0-2 TO HEMPSTEAD

The Cards’ varsity basketball team had a big game on Jan. 17 against the Edna Cowboys, the second-place team in the district. The winner of the matchup would claim an advantage in the chase for the district title. The game came down to the wire, but Cristian Reyna ensured the Cards remained in first place with two big shots in a row punctuated by a fast break floater with seconds left in the 58-56 win.

LADY RAIDERS DEFEATED AFTER THREE FIRST HALF GOALS

The Weimar Wildcats’ varsity hoops team got off to a strong start to their week after a complete performance against the Bloomington Bobcats on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Their offense and defense came together well as they outplayed their opponents from the opening tip off. However, on the following Friday, Shiner came into town to stifle the Wildcats offensive attack on the way to a blowout victory in Shiner’s favor.

Weimar’s varsity lady hoops team has had some varying performances in recent weeks as they attempt to stay near the top three of the district standings. The Ladycats got one step closer to their goal of becoming district champs with a big win against Bloomington early in the week. However, they suffered another setback over the weekend as they took a defeat from Shiner.

WILDCAT SIGNS WITH DODGE CITY

RAIDERS OF THE WEEK

“If anyone causes one of these little ones–those who believe in Me–to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” (Matthew 18:6)

WEIMAR FFA ASSISTS AT LIONS CLUB CHILI AND STEW DINNER

COLUMBUS – The Health and Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley kicked off the year by informing the public of its various committees and how people can get involved.

COLUMBUS – On behalf of the board of directors of the Columbus Food Pantry, thank you to all of our donors for your generous support of your local food pantry. 2022 was another challenging year for all of us amidst the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with inflation. Thanks to the considerate donations of friends like you, the Columbus Food Pantry was able to fill the gap for many families in our community.

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is hosting its five-hour CEU educational program to benefit TDA pesticide applicators.

EAGLE LAKE– Residents looking for mental and behavioral health services can seek help from Rice Medical Center’s Lighthouse program.

COLUMBUS – Residents who want to learn more about the history of native Texas plants can look to local horticulturist Stacy Renner with Take Root Nursery, 180 Oak Cluster Dr.

COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend a free program, led by landscape architect Steve Wiste, to help them get their outdoors ready for spring.

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