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.
Baylor Bowman and Lillian Hale punched their tickets to the AAU National Junior Olympic Track and Field Meet with qualifying performances at the Region 16 National Qualifier in Wichita June 25-28. Bowman will compete in the 80 Meter Hurdles and Hale will compete in the 8U Long Jump at the national meet, July 31-August 8 in Des Moines, Iowa. Courtesy photos.
Cami Carpino, placed second; Olivia Dainty, third; and Alaina Smiley, fourth in the girls 12-14 age division of the Columbus Junior Golf Invitational Tournament, June 4 at the Brush Creek Golf Course. The girls are members of the Columbus Junior Golf Program. Courtesy photo.