Cohen Epler, Webb City High School Senior, signed a National Letter of Intent to extend his baseball career with the Kansas City Kansas Community College Blue Devils. Members of his local family were on hand last fall for the official signing. Seated: Ashlee Epler, Cohen Epler, and Cru Epler. Standing: Conlin Epler, Charlie Epler, Lizzie Epler Roberts, Marilyn Epler,Tom Epler and Jane Ann Turner. Courtesy photo.

Cal Saporito didn’t see any action on the mound against Galena, Tuesday, but the junior drove in three runs on a three hits in the two-game split.

Members of the Columbus Recreation Lady Titans Basketball League were introduced at the Titan Basketball Games in February. The fourth grade team consists of Julia Baker, Shay Webb, Jaycee Rodriguez, Kree Saporito, Adelyn Midgett, and Ruby Ellis. The team is coached by Chet Saporito, Clint Ellis, and Brian Midgett (not pictured). Team members unable to attend the introduction ceremony are: Riley Carson, Rylie Spear, Remy Schuberger, Elle Jessee, McKenzie Leonard, Oakley Hamilton, and Deklyn Roberts.

Titan Senior, Kanyen Smith, placed third in the Baxter Springs Invitational Golf Tournament, Monday, at the Baxter Springs Golf Club. Smith placed third at Frontenac last week to hold his place near the top of the CNC League Standings for the season. Courtesy photo.

Kash Smith, Titan Freshman, is congratulated at home plate by his teammates following his third inning, base clearing, home run in his first varsity start for the Titans. The hit was Kash’s second grand slam of the game, tying a state record for most grand slams in one game. A single in the fourth inning gave Smith a total of nine Runs-Batted-In in the 14-1 win over the Bulldogs in Galena, Monday. Columbus completed the sweep with a 10-0 win in game two.

Lady Titan Eighth Graders, Fallon Smiley, Cali Carpino, and Addison Johnson and seventh grader, Tyler Kirk are leading the way for the Columbus Junior High Golf Team this season. Courtesy photo.