In Tuesday's league battle, the host El Campo Ricebirds soccer squad scored a close 1-0 triumph over the Columbus Cardinals.

The Ricebirds (13-7) will now prepare for their battle against Calhoun (Port Lavaca, TX). The Sandcrabs come into the 4A Region 3 District 22 battle with a 14-4 record. In their last battle, Calhoun nudged Palacios (Palacios, TX), 6-0, in a league battle.

The Cardinals (8-5) will now prepare for their battle against Bay City (Bay City, TX). The Blackcats come into the 4A Region 3 District 22 battle with a 13-3 record. In their last battle, Bay City nudged Rice Consolidated (Altair, TX), 8-0, in a league battle.