Ricebirds prevail in EC, BC version 101
Offense runs out clock on vicious Blackcat attack while defense strong
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      From the first play, it was apparent that the 101st showing between the El Campo Ricebirds and rival Bay City Blackcats was going to be a great game.
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Louise clinches district crown
Lady Hornets perfect in district play, peaking as playoffs draw near
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      Fans attending a volleyball game at Louise may notice a new color added to the Hornet pallet. The football team will probably never don the scheme, but the district champion Lady Hornets are proud to be pretty in blue, gold and pink.
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Hornets fall in last seconds
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      An excellent game by the Hornets went the wrong way in the last few seconds and turned into a late loss. Louise traveled to Falls City last night to take on the Beavers and fell 33-29 despite a great overall effort. The Hornets scored first on a run by Antwon Parson.
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Lady 'Birds lasso up Lamar Lady 'Stangs
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      El Campo hosted Lamar Consolidated Tuesday as the Lady 'Birds' volleyball season approached its end. Though eliminated from the playoffs, the Lady 'Birds showed their pride and defeated Lamar in four games. El Campo will attempt to stop Bay City Friday in their last match of the year.
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Cross country teams take first
      A pair of first-place team victories highlighted El Campo's latest cross country meet. The Ricebirds ran in Stafford Oct. 13 and claimed several individual top spots by the end of their runs. The girls varsity and junior varsity teams both claimed first place in Stafford.
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EL CAMPO FRESHMAN FOOTBALL REPORT
      El Campo's freshman football teams took on Terry this past week with differing results. The Red team defeated the Rangers 24-21 on Oct. 11 while the White team fell 24-14 on Oct. 12. Freshman Red The Ricebirds held off a surging Ranger team late in the game to ensure a 24-21 victory.
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ECMS EIGHTH GRADE FOOTBALL UPDATE
      El Campo Middle School's eighth-grade football teams both took on Bay City Oct. 9 and played great games against the rival Blackcats. 8th Grade Red Bay City was no problem for the Ricebirds. El Campo tallied five touchdowns while the defense held the Blackcats to a shutout for a 34-0 win.
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