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Lady Titan Senior, Lily Mooney, goes up for a lay up over Lady Ram Junior, Morgan Compton following a steal and full court drive during the Columbus 31-28 win at Riverton, Friday. Lily led all scoring with 14 points on the night.

Lady Titan Senior, Lily Mooney, goes up for a lay up over Lady Ram Junior, Morgan Compton following a steal and full court drive during the Columbus 31-28 win at Riverton, Friday. Lily led all scoring with 14 points on the night.

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Buzzer beater win for Columbus

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Lady Titan Sophomore, Grace Major, knocked down a threepoint shot at the buzzer to capture a “walk-off” win over the Lady Rams, 31- 28, Friday in Riverton.

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Lady Titans earn JV win at Riverton

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Columbus High School Lady Titan Junior Varsity Team won their two quarters of play at Riverton, 29-12, Friday in Riverton. The Lady Titans scored 19 points in the first quarter, fueled by four three-pointers from freshman, Katy Mooney.
DENNIS B. BURKE GYMNASIUM

DENNIS B. BURKE GYMNASIUM

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DENNIS B. BURKE GYMNASIUM

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Baxter Springs High School Gymnasium has some new additions. The gymnasium is now called the Dennis B. Burke Gymnasium. A new American Flag drops down from above the court for the playing of the National Anthem.
TITAN OF THE WEEK

TITAN OF THE WEEK

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TITAN OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Lady Titan Sophomore, Grace Major, banked in a shot from the opposite end of the court with a softball throw heard throughout the gymnasium, Friday, in Riverton. The shot broke a 28-28 tie and gave Columbus the “walk-off” win in the CNC League match up with the Lady Rams.
Titan Junior, Seth Stover, scored 15 points in the 46- 45, win over the Rams at Riverton, Friday.

Titan Junior, Seth Stover, scored 15 points in the 46- 45, win over the Rams at Riverton, Friday.

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Free throws lead to Titan win

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
Free throws win ball games and they were sure a contributing factor in the Columbus Titan win over Riverton, 46-45, Friday in Riverton. The Titans made 77 percent of their charity shots to add 17 points to their final tally. The Rams went four of ten at the line for a 40 percent average.
Titan Freshman Jace Midgett, dribbles round his Ram defender in the junior varsity loss at Riverton.

Titan Freshman Jace Midgett, dribbles round his Ram defender in the junior varsity loss at Riverton.

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Titan Junior Varsity handed loss by Rams

News Staff
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Titan Junior Varsity suffered a loss on the road, Friday night in Riverton, 30-45, as they closed out their pre-Christmas break schedule. Junior, Michael Shepard, scored four of his game-high, 12 points in the first quarter to aid the Rams in earning a 10-7 advantage early.

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Lady Lions over Lady Lancers 49-20 Friday

Ron Steele Staff Writer
Monday, December 20, 2021
The Lady Lions jumped out to a 16-3 lead after the first period against the Lady Lancers in Cherokee Friday night and never looked back, coming home with a 49-20 win. In the first quarter, junior Hallee White, hit a three-pointer plus a field goal. Senior, Olivia Turley, also hit a trey.

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Lancers outlast Lions Friday night for win at home

Ron Steele Staff Writer
Monday, December 20, 2021
Threes rained in Cherokee when the Baxter Springs Boys’ basketball team traveled to Southeast Friday night. Junior, Cade Burdette, led the Lancers with seven, three-pointers as they held on in a tight match for the win, 60-56. Burdette connected on four, beyond the arc, shots in the opening period.

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Novice, Lady Titans win four in Mo.

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Columbus Titan Wrestling Club Novice and Girl’s Wrestlers participated in the Diamond Novice/Girls Tournament, Sunday, in Diamond, Mo.

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Raiders slay Lions in Baxter Springs

Ron Steele Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Lion Basketball Boys fell behind, 6-10, in the first quarter against Frontenac in Baxter Springs, Friday. A 15-point run in the third quarter by the Raiders sent them on to a, 68-31, win. Senior, Kaden Niday, had two baskets in the first period and junior, Logan Gess, had one.
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