The Columbus Cardinals basketball squad (Columbus, TX), was outscored 78-62 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Rice Consolidated Raiders (Altair, TX)

With the victory, Rice Consolidated advances its record to 13-6 on the year. The Raiders travel to Tidehaven (El Maton, TX) to meet the Tigers in a 3A Region IV District 25 battle on Friday, January 10. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 0-3. Tidehaven lost 47-31 in their recent league battle against Palacios (Palacios, TX)

The Cardinals now own a 3-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Yoakum for a 3A Region IV District 25 battle on Friday, January 10. Columbus will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 48-42 league win over Edna (Edna, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 9-6.