Columbus takes loss despite strong efforts from Sage Thomas and Karlee Mathis

By Team Reports Jan 20, 2024, 11:54am

Recap: Columbus Cardinals vs. Edna Cowboys

The Columbus Cardinals were the 57-43 winner over the Edna Cowboys when they last played one another back in December of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Columbus took a 56-41 bruising from Edna on Wednesday.

Karlee Mathis and Sage Thomas certainly did their best on Wednesday to try and avoid the loss. Mathis scored 13 points, while Thomas scored 12 points.

Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Edna, they pushed their record up to 22-5 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbus will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Yoakum at 6:15 p.m. on January 23rd. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Jayana Phillips and Mathis. As for Edna, they will head out on the road to square off against Hallettsville at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Hallettsville will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.