In Friday's league battle, the visiting El Campo Ricebirds soccer squad scored a close 2-0 triumph over the Columbus Cardinals.

The Ricebirds (7-7) will now prepare for their battle against Calhoun (Port Lavaca, TX). The Sandcrabs come into the 4A Region 3 District 22 battle with a 9-4 record. In their last battle, Calhoun nudged Palacios (Palacios, TX), 3-0, in a league battle.

The Cardinals (4-2) 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 7-3 record. In their last battle, Bay City nudged Rice Consolidated (Altair, TX), 7-1, in a league battle.