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Free softball clinic for Tee-ball, 8U

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
A free girls softball skills clinic is set to begin Monday at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park. The clinic is open to all girls in the 8U and Teeball ages of league play.It will take place Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and run four consecutive weeks ending July 6.

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Former Lady Titans offer skills camp

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Four Lady Titan Alumni and current collegiate softball players are lending their time and talents to Columbus and the surrounding towns to help grow the sport and athletes ages Tee-ball to 18 of the Southeast Kansas area in a softball skills camp, June 30 through July 2.
Graci Major and Kaitlyn Simpson were recognized on Sophomore Day at Seminole State College in Tahlequah, Okla. The new junior college graduates have both signed with NCAA Division I schools to continue their softball careers at the next level. Courtesy photo.

Graci Major and Kaitlyn Simpson were recognized on Sophomore Day at Seminole State College in Tahlequah, Okla. The new junior college graduates have both signed with NCAA Division I schools to continue their softball careers at the next level. Courtesy photo.

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CUHS Alumni to play DI Softball

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Columbus Lady Titan Alumni, Graci Major and Kaitlyn Simpson have signed to played softball at the next level with NCAA Division I teams.

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Saporito Summer Classic tomorrow

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
The softball division of the 2026 Chad Saporito Summer Classic Tournament will be played tomorrow and Sunday at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park.Both softball fields will be utilized with pool games beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing throughout the day and into the night Saturday.
John Parsons, a member of the 12 and under, Columbus Strikerz Baseball Team hit a home run during the Chad Saporito Summer Classic Baseball Tournament, Saturday, at the Community Field Ball Park. Shortly after the bomb, the games were called due to rain. Field conditions forced the 12U and 14U brackets of the tournament to be cancelled. Courtesy photo.

John Parsons, a member of the 12 and under, Columbus Strikerz Baseball Team hit a home run during the Chad Saporito Summer Classic Baseball Tournament, Saturday, at the Community Field Ball Park. Shortly after the bomb, the games were called due to rain. Field conditions forced the 12U and 14U brackets of the tournament to be cancelled. Courtesy photo.

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Jr. Babe Ruth Season underway

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Columbus Junior Babe Ruth Season is already underway with six games under their belt, including a 12-3 win over Neodesha, Friday, at Bomber Field in the Community Field Ball Park.
Landin Midgett, 2023 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, in Thursday’s win over Nevada, Mo. Courtesy photo.

Landin Midgett, 2023 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, in Thursday’s win over Nevada, Mo. Courtesy photo.

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Midgett, Jailbird of the Game

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Columbus Unified High School 2023 Graduate, Landin Midgett, was named Jailbird of the Game following Thursday’s Joplin Jailbirds win over the Nevada Griffons, 10-3.
Kash Spear, incoming Titan Sophomore, knocked a two-run homer for the Columbus Junior Babe Ruth Team, Friday, in their 12-3 win over Neodesha, on Bomber Field at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park. Courtesy photo.

Kash Spear, incoming Titan Sophomore, knocked a two-run homer for the Columbus Junior Babe Ruth Team, Friday, in their 12-3 win over Neodesha, on Bomber Field at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park. Courtesy photo.

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Coaches release All-State honorees

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches has released the 2026 All-State honorees. Players were chosen for either first team, second team, or honorable mention in a vote by members of the association.The state champion St.
Tops second in Saporito Classic

Tops second in Saporito Classic

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Tops second in Saporito Classic

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Columbus Tops 9U Baseball Team took second place in a rain-delayed 10 and under championship game in the Chad Saporito Summer Classic Baseball Tournament, Saturday and Sunday at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park.
Jayden Rodriguez, Senior All- CNC League Second Team Outfield

Jayden Rodriguez, Senior All- CNC League Second Team Outfield

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, June 5, 2026
Bentley Townsend • Morgan RichardsJayden Rodriguez • Ben Major • Jett Tanner
CUHS Track awards presented

CUHS Track awards presented

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CUHS Track awards presented

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Friday, June 5, 2026
CUHS Track and Field Head Coach, Rachel Bycroft, handed out certificates of accomplishment at the end of her regular season in May and reflected on her first year at the helm of the Titan Team.
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