Rice Consolidated Raiders (Altair, TX) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Hallettsville Brahmas (Hallettsville, TX), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Raiders confront the Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) in a 4A Region 3 District 22 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Rice Consolidated will attempt to move on its 2-10 season record. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 7-0 league win over Palacios (Palacios, TX).

The Brahmas now possess a 1-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Bay City for a 4A Region 3 District 22 challenge on Monday, January 29. Hallettsville will confront a Blackcats team coming off a 3-1 league loss to Calhoun (Port Lavaca, TX). The Blackcats record now stands at 6-6.