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Contest ends with state championships

There were few surprises in the final, Week 13, edition of the News-Report Football Contest as teams across Kansas earned state championships.The final, local, team still playing, lost their bid for an MIAA championship with the Pittsburg State Gorillas lost to Harding.
Jayden Rodriguez, Sr. 2nd Team Wide Receiver

Jayden Rodriguez, Sr. 2nd Team Wide Receiver

All-CNC League Football selections

Crawford-Neosho- Cherokee League officials announced the 2025 CNC All-League Selections. The Columbus Titans had two players chosen unanimously for the first team.

Deadline nears for Ken Jones Classic

The Seventh Annual Ken Jones Classic is fast approaching. The Columbus Wrestling Club is hosting the annual event, Sunday, December 14, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium for wrestlers ages 6U to 14U.The registration deadline is December 11 with a $27 entry fee.

MoKan Winter Classic Monday at CUHS Gym

The Columbus Titans are hosting the boys division of the Early Season Tournament this year beginning Monday at the CUHS Gymnasium.Southeast and New Heights Christian Junior Varsity teams will kick off the night at 4 p.m.Columbus and Liberal JV teams will play at 5 p.m.
Lee Snow, local baseball player, travelled to Gilbert, Arizona over the Thanksgiving break to participate in the USSSA Top 72 Prospects Phoenix Arizona event. Lee’s team swept the weekend, going 4-0 and taking home first place. Courtesy photo.

Lee Snow, local baseball player, travelled to Gilbert, Arizona over the Thanksgiving break to participate in the USSSA Top 72 Prospects Phoenix Arizona event. Lee’s team swept the weekend, going 4-0 and taking home first place. Courtesy photo.

Titan Senior, Jayden Rodriguez, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies, October 17, at Titan Stadium. Jayden is a four-year member of the Titan Football Team. He was escorted by his parents Kevin and Amanda Rodriguez.

Titan Senior, Jayden Rodriguez, was recognized during Senior Night Ceremonies, October 17, at Titan Stadium. Jayden is a four-year member of the Titan Football Team. He was escorted by his parents Kevin and Amanda Rodriguez.

Kash Smith, Sophomore All-CNC First Team DL (U) and OL All-District Defensive Line and Offensive Line

Kash Smith, Sophomore All-CNC First Team DL (U) and OL All-District Defensive Line and Offensive Line

Titans of the Week

Kash Smith, Sophomore All-CNC First Team DL (U) and OL All-District Defensive Line and Offensive LineTitan Sophomore, Kash Smith was unanimously named to the All-CNC League First Team defensive line and the First Team offensive line.

Smith wins three bouts in home wrestling scramble

Columbus Junior High Wrestling hosted Labette County, Independence and Seneca, Mo. for a scramble, Thursday, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Three wins by fall for Cajen Smith lead the team to 19 match wins for the day.

CUHS Basketball opens with Humboldt Jamboree

The CUHS Titans and Lady Titans will open their 2025-26 season, December 1 with a jamboree in Humbolt with Labette County.Girls games will be played in the Fieldhouse and the boys will play in the Old Gym.Columbus and Humboldt will play at 5 p.m. followed by Columbus vs. Labette County then LC vs.

Labette County ends historic state playoff run

The Cinderella run of Labette County was interrupted following their loss to Shawnee Mission-Bishop Meige in the Kansas Class 4A State Championship Semi-final. Miege returns to try for the crown after falling to Andover, 4942, in the 2024 title game.