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Cal Saporito didn’t see any action on the mound against Galena, Tuesday, but the junior drove in three runs on a three hits in the two-game split.

Cal Saporito didn’t see any action on the mound against Galena, Tuesday, but the junior drove in three runs on a three hits in the two-game split.

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Titan Junior Varsity splits home games with Galena

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Columbus Titan Junior Varsity split their CNC League home games, Tuesday, against Galena. A late run in the top of the fourth inning gave the Titans a 5-4 win in game one but the Bulldogs recovered and mauled their hosts, 163, in the night cap.

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CJHS Seventh Boys second at Riverton

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Columbus Junior High Seventh Grade Boys took second and the eighth grade boys placed third in the Riverton Relays, April 10.The Titan Seventh Grade Boys scored 92 team points, with Blaze Bowman leading the way by taking first in the long jump and the 100 Meter Hurdles.

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Smith third at Baxter Springs

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Columbus Senior, Kanyen Smith, repeated his third place finish in the second of six CNC League Meets on the 2025 Titan Golf Schedule. Kanyen took third place in the Baxter Springs Invitational Tournament, Monday, after placing third in the Frontenac Invite last week.

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Ediger collects 26Ks in double header

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Lady Titan Senior, Hailey Ediger tossed 26 strike outs, handed out two walks, while the Lady Titan Defense allowed one run on 14 hits in the double header wins over the Lady Bulldogs, Monday, in Galena.Columbus got the shut out, 8-0, in game one and won game two, 6-1.
Members of the Columbus Recreation Lady Titans Basketball League were introduced at the Titan Basketball Games in February. The fourth grade team consists of Julia Baker, Shay Webb, Jaycee Rodriguez, Kree Saporito, Adelyn Midgett, and Ruby Ellis. The team is coached by Chet Saporito, Clint Ellis, and Brian Midgett (not pictured). Team members unable to attend the introduction ceremony are: Riley Carson, Rylie Spear, Remy Schuberger, Elle Jessee, McKenzie Leonard, Oakley Hamilton, and Deklyn Roberts.

Members of the Columbus Recreation Lady Titans Basketball League were introduced at the Titan Basketball Games in February. The fourth grade team consists of Julia Baker, Shay Webb, Jaycee Rodriguez, Kree Saporito, Adelyn Midgett, and Ruby Ellis. The team is coached by Chet Saporito, Clint Ellis, and Brian Midgett (not pictured). Team members unable to attend the introduction ceremony are: Riley Carson, Rylie Spear, Remy Schuberger, Elle Jessee, McKenzie Leonard, Oakley Hamilton, and Deklyn Roberts.

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Fourth Grade Lady Titans recognized

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Titan Senior, Kanyen Smith, placed third in the Baxter Springs Invitational Golf Tournament, Monday, at the Baxter Springs Golf Club. Smith placed third at Frontenac last week to hold his place near the top of the CNC League Standings for the season. Courtesy photo.

Titan Senior, Kanyen Smith, placed third in the Baxter Springs Invitational Golf Tournament, Monday, at the Baxter Springs Golf Club. Smith placed third at Frontenac last week to hold his place near the top of the CNC League Standings for the season. Courtesy photo.

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Baxter Springs Invitational Golf Tournament

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Kash Smith, Titan Freshman, is congratulated at home plate by his teammates following his third inning, base clearing, home run in his first varsity start for the Titans. The hit was Kash’s second grand slam of the game, tying a state record for most grand slams in one game. A single in the fourth inning gave Smith a total of nine Runs-Batted-In in the 14-1 win over the Bulldogs in Galena, Monday. Columbus completed the sweep with a 10-0 win in game two.

Kash Smith, Titan Freshman, is congratulated at home plate by his teammates following his third inning, base clearing, home run in his first varsity start for the Titans. The hit was Kash’s second grand slam of the game, tying a state record for most grand slams in one game. A single in the fourth inning gave Smith a total of nine Runs-Batted-In in the 14-1 win over the Bulldogs in Galena, Monday. Columbus completed the sweep with a 10-0 win in game two.

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Smith has record setting night in Galena sweep

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Titan Kash Smith tied a state record when he crushed two grand slam home runs over the fence in his first varsity start at Galena, Monday. The freshman slugger sent the ball over the fence in the first and third innings. He also had a single in the fourth inning for a total of nine Runs-Batted- In.
Lady Titan Eighth Graders, Fallon Smiley, Cali Carpino, and Addison Johnson and seventh grader, Tyler Kirk are leading the way for the Columbus Junior High Golf Team this season. Courtesy photo.

Lady Titan Eighth Graders, Fallon Smiley, Cali Carpino, and Addison Johnson and seventh grader, Tyler Kirk are leading the way for the Columbus Junior High Golf Team this season. Courtesy photo.

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Carpino wins second Junior High tournament

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Cali Carpino, Columbus Junior High School Eighth Grader, won her second tournament in as many outings with her top girls scorecard in the Pittsburg Golf Tournament, Monday, at the Four Oaks Golf Course.
The Riverton Archery team

The Riverton Archery team

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The Riverton Archery team

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Monday, April 14, 2025
The Riverton Archery team will be leaving April 23 to go compete at Nationals in Sandy, Utah.
The Riverton Archery team will be leaving April 23 to go compete at Nationals in Sandy, Utah. The Riverton team pictured above include but not in order Hudson Asher, Shelbey Barnett, Payton Baylor, Echo Chastain, Teagan Douglas, Vincent Elliott, Lauren French, Grant Gilmore, Grady Gorman, Mackenzie Haywood, Mason Hill, Bailey Hodge, Haylie King, Ethan Kirk, Kaylee Lafata, Jackson Livingston, Brayden Martin, Sydney Moore, Kaylee Nowlin, Natalee Porter, Katie Rogers, Kendel Root, Colton Seidletz, Alexis Shous

The Riverton Archery team will be leaving April 23 to go compete at Nationals in Sandy, Utah. The Riverton team pictured above include but not in order Hudson Asher, Shelbey Barnett, Payton Baylor, Echo Chastain, Teagan Douglas, Vincent Elliott, Lauren French, Grant Gilmore, Grady Gorman, Mackenzie Haywood, Mason Hill, Bailey Hodge, Haylie King, Ethan Kirk, Kaylee Lafata, Jackson Livingston, Brayden Martin, Sydney Moore, Kaylee Nowlin, Natalee Porter, Katie Rogers, Kendel Root, Colton Seidletz, Alexis Shous

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Riverton archery team to nationals

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Monday, April 14, 2025
Nearly 400 student archers from across Kansas competed for top honors at the 2024 Kansas National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournaments, with Riverton High School archers taking some of those honors.
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