The Columbus Cal Ripken 10U All-Stars begin their Kansas District 5 Tournament tonight in Parsons. Columbus kicks off the tournament in Game 1 against Neodesha at 6 p.m. Team members are front row: Fox Pelt, Jack Jessee, Summit Melton, and Sawyer Studebaker. Back row: Griffin Walters, Kaysen Kessinger, Colt Crain, Trapper Clark, Kasey Rowe, and Beau Crain. The local all stars are being coached by Dan Walters, Zack Crain, Dustin Crain, and Kyle Clark. Courtesy photo.
Columbus Jr. Golf Champions
Brylynn Midgett was the winner of the seven and under division of the Columbus Recreation Free Throw contest at the Freedom Fest celebration, June 27, at the City Park. Courtesy photo.
Klayton Adamson, All-CNC League unanimous First Team selection from St. Mary’s-Colgan, represented the league in the 2026 Kansas Shrine Bowl, June 27th in Emporia. Photo by John Keck.
Columbus Unified High School Senior Students receiving the Great Gorilla Scholarship from Pittsburg State University Representative, Colin Coronado are: Darcy Garrett ($3,000), Kiara Goff ($1,500), Hunter Ruddick ($3,000), Trinity Green ($4000), and Austin Ash ($1,500). The scholarships were awarded at the CUHS Senior Assembly, May 15, at the high school gymnasium. Trinity Green also received a PSU Gibson Brunson Scholarship in the amount of $700.
CCC Vocational Technical Certificates
Cali Carpino, placed first and Fallon Smiley took third in the 15-plus age division of the Columbus Junior Golf Tournament, June 4, as members of the Columbus Junior Golf Summer Program. Courtesy photo.
Cooper Grundy placed fourth in the Columbus Junior Golf Tournament, June 4, as part of the Junior Golf Summer Program Schedule. Easton Long placed second behind top medalist in the 15 plus age division, Isacc Myers. The tournament was held at the Brush Creek Golf Course in Columbus. Courtesy photo.