Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Calhoun Sandcrabs (Port Lavaca, TX), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Cardinals confront the Wharton Tigers (Wharton, TX) in a 4A Region 3 District 22 challenge, on Friday, March 8. Columbus will attempt to better on its 10-12 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 4-15 record after their 8-0 league loss to Bay City (Bay City, TX).

The Sandcrabs now have a 5-17 record. They take the field next when they host Hallettsville for a 4A Region 3 District 22 challenge on Friday, March 8. Calhoun will confront a Brahmas team coming off a 3-1 league loss to El Campo (El Campo, TX). The Brahmas record now stands at 9-10.