Recap: Columbus Cardinals vs. Yoakum Bulldogs
The Columbus Cardinals won the last time they faced the Yoakum Bulldogs, and things went their way on Friday too. Columbus had just enough and edged Yoakum out 28-26. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Columbus has scored all season.
Columbus' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Karlee Mathis, who scored five points along with five steals. Another player making a difference was Anaya Gardner, who scored nine points.
Columbus has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Yoakum, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus will be home for the holidays to greet Second Baptist at 11:30 a.m. on Monday. Yoakum will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Hallettsville at 6:15 p.m. on January 2, 2024.
