EC takes on Wharton Tourney
Ricebirds get tough start in tournament with Brahmas
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Ricebirds had a tough run in with the Bellville Brahmas Thursday to start the Wharton Baseball Tournament. El Campo fell 2-1 in a game where the 'Birds' bats could have used a boost. "We waited too long to get some hits and score one run," Kerry Brandl, head coach of the Ricebirds, said.
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EC Lady 'Birds improving throughout soccer season
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      Her first year coaching El Campo girls soccer was stressful at first, but a few games into the season and Tala Allen is loving her new sport. At the beginning of the season, she said it was difficult coaching through rain and 40-degree temperatures.
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Strong pitching helps ladies win
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      The Lady Ricebirds can win the close ones. In a softball game filled with strong pitching on both sides, El Campo was able to hold off Sweeny for a 2-1 win Tuesday. So far this season, the Lady 'Birds have several one-run wins, including two in the El Campo tournament last week.
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Junior Varsity Ricebirds start baseball season 3-0
      El Campo's junior varsity baseball team made a great start to the year, winning their first three games. The Ricebirds were never really challenged against St. Joseph, Needville or Wharton and rolled to a 3-0 record. EC vs. St.
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Seventh grader earns silver, gold
By KRIS BAGLEY sports@leader-news.com
      A seventh-grade girl walks the halls of El Campo Middle School with the look of a national champion. She does not brag or boast. Malikka Sanford-Tolden only smiles to show her pride and speaks softly about her love for track competition.
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JV softball team gets pair of W's
      El Campo's junior varsity softball team earned a pair of nice wins over Columbia and Sweeny lately. The Lady 'Birds topped West Columbia 9-4 Feb. 18 and Sweeny 4-3 Tuesday in two solid team outings. EC vs. Columbia The Lady 'Birds scored three runs in the second inning and six in the fourth to...
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