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Mini Titan Wrestler, Cash Smith, won the Battle of the Belt, February 4, at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane. The belt is the second in Smith’s collection. Courtesy Photo.

Mini Titan Wrestler, Cash Smith, won the Battle of the Belt, February 4, at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane. The belt is the second in Smith’s collection. Courtesy Photo.

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Smith wins 12U Battle of the Belt

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Kash Smith, 12 yearold heavyweight for the Columbus Wrestling Club won the Battle of the Belt, February 4, in Mulvane at the Kansas Star Casino. The win is the second belt collected by the young wrestler who captured the title in 2019.
The Lady Titan sixth grade Columbus Recreation Basketball Team was introduced during the Columbus varsity girls game with St. Paul. The team is coached by Jade Fouts. Columbus has two weeks left in their season.

The Lady Titan sixth grade Columbus Recreation Basketball Team was introduced during the Columbus varsity girls game with St. Paul. The team is coached by Jade Fouts. Columbus has two weeks left in their season.

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Raiders cage Lions in CNC bout

Ron Steele Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Down 6-0 on Homecoming night against the Frontenac Raiders, with over three minutes elapsed in the opening quarter, the Lions eventually pried the lid off the rim, but the Raiders went on to win, 6133, in Baxter Springs.
Lady Titan Senior, Addison Saporito, works for one of her four pins in the Kansas Class 4-3-2-1A Regional Championship Tournament, Saturday in Coffeyville. Addison claimed the 120-pound Regional Champion Title and advances to the state tournament, February 22-23, in Salina. Courtesy Photo.

Lady Titan Senior, Addison Saporito, works for one of her four pins in the Kansas Class 4-3-2-1A Regional Championship Tournament, Saturday in Coffeyville. Addison claimed the 120-pound Regional Champion Title and advances to the state tournament, February 22-23, in Salina. Courtesy Photo.

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Saporito named KWCA Wrestler of the Year

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Lady Titan Senior, Addison Saporito, was named the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association’s Wrestler of the Year as she renewed her Kansas Class 4-3-2-1A Regional Champion Title, Saturday, in the 2023 Kansas State High School Activities Association Regional A Tournament in Coffeyville.
Coach Marcus Bowman Coach of the Year

Coach Marcus Bowman Coach of the Year

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Bowman chosen Class 4-1A Coach of the Year

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Columbus Unified High School Head Wresting Coach was chosen Coffeyville 4-1A Regional Coach of the Year by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association. Bowman has led the Lady Titans to multiple tournament titles and the Class 4-3-2-1A Coffeyville Regional Runner-up.
Lady Titans Regional A Runner-up

Lady Titans Regional A Runner-up

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Lady Titans Regional A Runner-up

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The 2022 reigning Kansas Regional Champion, Columbus Lady Titan Team came three points short of earning their second consecutive Kansas Class 4-3-2-1A Regional Title, losing to the Chanute Lady Comets.
Titan of the Week

Titan of the Week

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Titan of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Lady Titan, Mallory Thompson, a sophomore at Columbus Unified High School received a I rating on her piano solo, Saturday, at the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s Regional Piano Competition in Baldwin on the campus of Baker University. She is being recognized as Titan of the Week.
Lady Titan Junior, Ava Harman, shoots for three points, in the non-conference road win over the Lady Golden Tornados, Monday, in Coffeyville.

Lady Titan Junior, Ava Harman, shoots for three points, in the non-conference road win over the Lady Golden Tornados, Monday, in Coffeyville.

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Lady Titans third with win over Girard

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
The Columbus Lady Titans moved to third in the state standings with their win over Girard, Tuesday night, 54-36, in Columbus. Columbus suffered a 30-point loss to the Lady Trojans, January 6 in Girard, 27-57. They overcame a limited squad with the injury of junior, Graci Major.
Titan Senior, Mack Kirk, shoots over Girard Senior, Tommy McDowell, in the 49-37, Titan win over the Trojans, Tuesday, in Columbus.

Titan Senior, Mack Kirk, shoots over Girard Senior, Tommy McDowell, in the 49-37, Titan win over the Trojans, Tuesday, in Columbus.

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Titans down Tornados in road game

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
The Columbus Titans dominated in their non-conference trip to Coffeyville, Monday night. Playing on a non-traditional night to begin their February schedule, they held their former SEK League rival to four quarters of single digit scoring in the 47-28 win.
Titan Eighth Grader, Carter Woodcock, drives to the basket in games with Baxter Springs, in January, at the Central School Gymnasium.

Titan Eighth Grader, Carter Woodcock, drives to the basket in games with Baxter Springs, in January, at the Central School Gymnasium.

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Columbus deflates Coffeyville in non-conference contest

News Staff
Friday, February 10, 2023
The Columbus Lady Titans opened with a commanding 23-point first quarter to deflate their hosts, the Coffeyville Lady Golden Tornados, 58-35, Monday night in a non-conference road game. Opening the game with a 20-2 lead, the Lady Titans took advantage of turnovers and sloppy passes.
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