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Mason O’Banion extended his winning streak to 21-0 with a 9-4 decision, over Corbin Miller, Shiloh Christian, in the dual win by Columbus, Thursday, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Complete dual coverage is on page 6 of today’s News-Report.

Mason O’Banion extended his winning streak to 21-0 with a 9-4 decision, over Corbin Miller, Shiloh Christian, in the dual win by Columbus, Thursday, at the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium. Complete dual coverage is on page 6 of today’s News-Report.

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Lady Titans take fifth in LC tourney

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Monday, January 19, 2026
The Columbus Lady Titans placed fifth with 76 team points in a field of 17 schools at the Labette County Girls Tournament, Saturday in Altamont.
Five Titan Wrestlers placed in the top ten at the Basehor-Linwood Bobcat Classic, Saturday. Braun Stone, Chase Pelt, Mason O’Banion, Carlson Britt, and Kash Smith led the Columbus Team to a tenth place finish in a field of 43 schools from Kansas and Missouri. Courtesy photo.

Five Titan Wrestlers placed in the top ten at the Basehor-Linwood Bobcat Classic, Saturday. Braun Stone, Chase Pelt, Mason O’Banion, Carlson Britt, and Kash Smith led the Columbus Team to a tenth place finish in a field of 43 schools from Kansas and Missouri. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus tenth at Bobcat Classic

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Monday, January 19, 2026
Five Columbus Titan Wrestlers placed in the top ten at the Bobcat Classic in Bashor, Saturday, to lead the Titan Team to a tenth place finish in a field of 43 teams and over 350 wrestlers.
Titan Junior, Ethan Midgett, drove coast to coast following a steal but was fouled on his way to the basket by Baxter Springs Junior, Logan Abbott. Junior, Caleb Grant was also in on the chase. Ethan lead Titan scoring with 17 points in the 48-46 win in Baxter Springs.

Titan Junior, Ethan Midgett, drove coast to coast following a steal but was fouled on his way to the basket by Baxter Springs Junior, Logan Abbott. Junior, Caleb Grant was also in on the chase. Ethan lead Titan scoring with 17 points in the 48-46 win in Baxter Springs.

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Titans disrupt Lion homecoming

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Monday, January 19, 2026
The Columbus Titans got their first win of 2026 and spoiled the homecoming for the Baxter Springs Lions Friday night in Baxter. Another lack luster fourth quarter by the Titans shot feelings of dread and leads lost in previous games to anxious Titan Fans.
Lady Titan Junior, Bentley Townsend, drives past junior, Layla Weaver, on her way to the basket in Friday’s homecoming win over Baxter Springs, 4126. Bentley led the Columbus with 11 points.

Lady Titan Junior, Bentley Townsend, drives past junior, Layla Weaver, on her way to the basket in Friday’s homecoming win over Baxter Springs, 4126. Bentley led the Columbus with 11 points.

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Columbus spoils homecoming for Baxter Springs girls

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Monday, January 19, 2026
The Columbus Lady Titans came away with their second win of 2026 Friday night when they caged their host, Lady Lions, on homecoming, 4126.Sophomore, Americus Woodcock, opened the scoring with a steal and a layup at the opposite end of the court.
Lucas Natalini and Briggs Johnson, local mini wrestlers came away from the Bobcat Classic with third place and second place hardware, Saturday, in Basehor. Courtesy photo.

Lucas Natalini and Briggs Johnson, local mini wrestlers came away from the Bobcat Classic with third place and second place hardware, Saturday, in Basehor. Courtesy photo.

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Natalini, Johnson place in Bobcat Classic tourney

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Monday, January 19, 2026
Local mini wrestlers, Briggs Johnson and Lucas Natalini represented the community at the Bobcat Classic Youth Open in Basehor-Linwood and came home with a third place and fourth place finish in their respective weight classes.

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CUHS JV wrestlers at Labette County

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Monday, January 19, 2026
Six wrestlers competed for Columbus in the Labette County JV Tournament Saturday. Kaden Rowe placed second in the 285-weight class while Jasper Cox, Wyatt Gannaway, and Ethan Wulf all took third place in their respective weight classes.Columbus has a junior varsity mixer at Chanute January 27.

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Titans dominate in home dual win

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Monday, January 19, 2026
The Columbus Titan Wrestlers dominated in their home dual, Thursday with a 54-22 win over Shiloh Christian. The win was highlighted by senior, Jayden Rodriguez, earning his 100th career win by fall over Max Eldridge, a 2025 Arkansas State Runner-up.

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CJHS B Team takes win over Colgan

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Monday, January 19, 2026
The Columbus Combined B Team took the lone win out of three attempts over St. Mary’s-Colgan, 19-10, Thursday, at the Central School Gym.The Titans trailed, 5-6, at the end of the first period. Jax Sharp collected all five points for Columbus.

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Titan Mini Wrestlers brawl in Frontenac’s PM session

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Monday, January 19, 2026
The Columbus Mini Wrestlers participating in the afternoon session at Frontenac collected five of the seven first place medals for the Columbus Wrestling Club. Ivy Anderson, Tatum Kirk, Tanner Blaes, Cajen Smith, and Cam Carter all won their age and weight classes in the Frontenac Brawl, January 11.
Columbus Wrestling Club Wrestlers, Baylor and Blaze Bowman competed at the KC Frontier Fued over the weekend. Baylor placed third in the 10U 73 weight class and Blaze placed second in the 14U 110 weight class against some very tough competitors.

Columbus Wrestling Club Wrestlers, Baylor and Blaze Bowman competed at the KC Frontier Fued over the weekend. Baylor placed third in the 10U 73 weight class and Blaze placed second in the 14U 110 weight class against some very tough competitors.

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Lancer Classic begins Monday

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Friday, January 16, 2026
The Annual Lancer Classic Basketball Tournament begins Monday with the girls bracket. Round two of the girls bracket will be played Thursday.The boys bracket will start Tuesday with the second round to be played Friday. All third place and championship games will be played Saturday.
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