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Titan Football Team Camp scheduled

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Friday, June 26, 2026
The Columbus Titan High School Football Team Camp will be held July 6-9, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily at the Central School practice field. Forms for the camp went home after junior high camp, yesterday.Helmet and practice jersey only are needed for the camp.
Young softball players learn skills

Young softball players learn skills

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Young softball players learn skills

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
Local softball players ages eight and under have met the last two Mondays at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park for instruction on the fundamentals of softball. Four Columbus Unified High School Softball Alumni have provided instruction for the clinics.

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Emporia State to host contact camp

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Emporia State University is hosting a football contact camp, July 10, at the Central School Soccer Pitch. Multiple schools will travel to Columbus for the event beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing to noon.Players will need helmets and shoulder pads.
Jace Midgett, 2025 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, June 15, in a loss to the Clarinda A’s. Jace was two for three at bats with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted- in. Courtesy photo.

Jace Midgett, 2025 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, June 15, in a loss to the Clarinda A’s. Jace was two for three at bats with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted- in. Courtesy photo.

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Former Titans shine on diamond

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Former Columbus Titan Jace Midgett collected a Jailbird of the Game Award against the Clarinda A’s in an 11-16 loss, June 11. Jace was two for three with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted-in.Jace is currently carrying a .412 Batting Average with a .
Rockette 10U Team Classic, State champs

Rockette 10U Team Classic, State champs

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Rockette 10U Team Classic, State champs

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Columbus Rockette 10 and Under Softball Team concluded their season in stellar fashion with a four-tournament win streak that included the Chad Saporito Summer Classic Softball Tournament in Columbus, June 13-14, and the USSSA State Tournament over the weekend in Derby.
Local cowboy Cal Saporito, had a wild ride in the recent Columbus Saddle Club Rodeo, May 12-14, at the Saddle Club Arena. Cal was the lone bull rider from Columbus and while his ride didn’t end as he would have wanted, the Fort Scott Community College commit, will have plenty of chances as he rides with the FSCC Rodeo Team throughout their 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Nate Jones Photography.

Local cowboy Cal Saporito, had a wild ride in the recent Columbus Saddle Club Rodeo, May 12-14, at the Saddle Club Arena. Cal was the lone bull rider from Columbus and while his ride didn’t end as he would have wanted, the Fort Scott Community College commit, will have plenty of chances as he rides with the FSCC Rodeo Team throughout their 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Nate Jones Photography.

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Local cowboy Cal Saporito

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Aron Davolt presented the American Legion Awards and $150 Scholarship to Columbus Unified High School Seniors, Lemmie Stone and Piper Hayes, during the 2026 Senior Award Assembly, May 15, at the CUHS Gymnasium.

Aron Davolt presented the American Legion Awards and $150 Scholarship to Columbus Unified High School Seniors, Lemmie Stone and Piper Hayes, during the 2026 Senior Award Assembly, May 15, at the CUHS Gymnasium.

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, June 19, 2026
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The Columbus 8U Rockettes Softball Team rallied from a game one loss to win the Chad Saporito Summer Classic Softball Tournament, Saturday and Sunday at the Community Field Ball Park. Coaches and team members are back row: Anna Moser, Lance Moser, Jeremy Gulick, and Bryan Midgett. Middle row: Amyx Evans, Rosalyn Walker, Taylynn Midgett, Aniah Palmer, and Oakleigh Mays. Front row: Renley Knopp, Jasmine Wininger, Peyton Gulick, Emersyn Carter, Morgan Moser, Kynlea Littlejohn, and Millie Ellis.

The Columbus 8U Rockettes Softball Team rallied from a game one loss to win the Chad Saporito Summer Classic Softball Tournament, Saturday and Sunday at the Community Field Ball Park. Coaches and team members are back row: Anna Moser, Lance Moser, Jeremy Gulick, and Bryan Midgett. Middle row: Amyx Evans, Rosalyn Walker, Taylynn Midgett, Aniah Palmer, and Oakleigh Mays. Front row: Renley Knopp, Jasmine Wininger, Peyton Gulick, Emersyn Carter, Morgan Moser, Kynlea Littlejohn, and Millie Ellis.

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Rockette 8U team wins Saporito Classic

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Friday, June 19, 2026
The Columbus Rockette Softball 8U Team played their way to a champions ring in the The Rockettes went 1-1 in pool play, suffering their only loss to the Mud Turtles (Fort Scott), 11-14, in the first game and taking a big ,18-6, win over the CJ Dirt Dogs in the final game of the day, Saturday.
Blaze, Baylor and Brynn Bowman

Blaze, Baylor and Brynn Bowman

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Columbus youth qualify for AAU Region 16 meet

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Columbus members of the Girard Warriors Youth Track Club participated in the AAU Missouri Valley Districts in Topeka and Peculiar, Mo. to qualify for the Region 16 Regionals in Wichita June 25-28. The top 16 in the district advance to the regional.
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