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Tanner Scott (left) clears the bar for a new school record in the eighth grade boys pole vault with a height of 9’7” at the Columbus Invitational Meet, Monday. The previous record was set in 2022 by Jayden Rodriguez with a height of 9’6”.

Tanner Scott (left) clears the bar for a new school record in the eighth grade boys pole vault with a height of 9’7” at the Columbus Invitational Meet, Monday. The previous record was set in 2022 by Jayden Rodriguez with a height of 9’6”.

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Scott, relay set new CJHS records

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Titan Eighth Grader, Tanner Scott, set a new record in the Pole Vault event and the eighth grade 4x400 Meter Relay Team of Blaze Bowman, Cord Saporito, Elijah Shoemaker, and Hayden Kellogg improved on their existing record with a new, sub-four minute time of 3:57.44 minutes on their home track...
Baxter Springs took three of the top four spots in the St. Mary’s-Colgan Invitational Golf Tournament, Tuesday, at Crestwood Country Club in Pittsburg. Cole Parrish and Riley Daniel tied for first place with Riley winning the tie-breaker. Colt McCoy tied for third but settled for fourth following the tie-breaker. Courtesy photo.

Baxter Springs took three of the top four spots in the St. Mary’s-Colgan Invitational Golf Tournament, Tuesday, at Crestwood Country Club in Pittsburg. Cole Parrish and Riley Daniel tied for first place with Riley winning the tie-breaker. Colt McCoy tied for third but settled for fourth following the tie-breaker. Courtesy photo.

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BHS wins back-to-back team titles

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Baxter Springs High School Golf Team came out on top for the second week in a row at the St. Mary’s-Colgan Invitational on the course at Crestwood Country Club, Tuesday.
A new mark was set by the eighth grade 4x400 Meter Relay Team at their home meet Monday. Blaze Bowman, Cord Saporito, Elijah Shoemaker, and Hayden Kellogg, improved on their previous record with a new time of 3:57.44 minutes.

A new mark was set by the eighth grade 4x400 Meter Relay Team at their home meet Monday. Blaze Bowman, Cord Saporito, Elijah Shoemaker, and Hayden Kellogg, improved on their previous record with a new time of 3:57.44 minutes.

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Gaither, Simpson, Howard win gold in multi-meet week

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Columbus Titan Track and Field Team hosted the Columbus Invitational Meet, Tuesday at the Central School Complex.Wind was a factor for some events, but freshman, Jace Gaither, added a pair of gold medals to his trophy case by taking first place in the discus and shot put events.Sophomore, Cole...
Lady Titan Junior, Landrey Perry, blasted a shot over the outfield fence in the Thursday, non-conference, double header loss in Pittsburg, 1-7 and 2-16. Courtesy photo.

Lady Titan Junior, Landrey Perry, blasted a shot over the outfield fence in the Thursday, non-conference, double header loss in Pittsburg, 1-7 and 2-16. Courtesy photo.

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Lady Titans suffer first sweep to Galena

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Monday, April 20, 2026
The Columbus Lady Titans had a week much like those affected by the bad weather as they suffered their first sweep in recent memory to the Galena Lady Bulldogs.
Lady Titan Senior, Morgan Richards, in action in the circle for the Columbus Varsity Squad at Rockette Field in the Community Field Ball Park. Richards carries the bulk of the load for the Lady Titans this season as the state playoffs loom ahead in mid May.

Lady Titan Senior, Morgan Richards, in action in the circle for the Columbus Varsity Squad at Rockette Field in the Community Field Ball Park. Richards carries the bulk of the load for the Lady Titans this season as the state playoffs loom ahead in mid May.

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Columbus wins JV double header at home

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Monday, April 20, 2026
The Columbus Junior Varsity Squad took two wins in the CNC League double header over Girard, April 7 at Rockette Field in the Columbus Community Field Ball Park, 9-8 and 9-7.Both teams scored three runs in the first inning.

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Conditions cancel JV golf, baseball

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Monday, April 20, 2026
The Columbus Junior Varsity Golf Team did not play in the Labette County JV Tournament, Thursday, due to weather conditions. No make-up date will be scheduled.The Titan Baseball varsity double header against the Coffeyville Golden Tornado was also canceled by wet field conditions.

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Bowman, 4x200M Relay win gold

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Blaze Bowman, eighth grade hurdler and the Columbus Junior High Seventh Grade 4x200 Meter Relay Team of Kasen Sallee, Wyatt Linn, Lydon Atkinson, and Kaid Tanner, took first place in the Girard Invitational, one of the toughest meets in the area, Thursday.
Graci Major, Seminole State College Sophomore and Columbus Lady Titan All-CNC League and All-State Pitcher moved to number two in the NJCAA Division I rankings for Earned Run Average. Courtesy photo.

Graci Major, Seminole State College Sophomore and Columbus Lady Titan All-CNC League and All-State Pitcher moved to number two in the NJCAA Division I rankings for Earned Run Average. Courtesy photo.

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Major ranked second in NJCAA ERA

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Former Lady Titan All-CNC and All-State Pitcher, Graci Major, is working hard in the circle at Seminole State College for the Lady Trojans.
The Columbus Junior High Golf Team placed second in the Galena Invitational Tournament, Thursday, at Schifferdecker Golf Course. Team members are: Caden Stark, Jake Wary, Trevor Lacen, Kip Saporito, Tymber Newberry, Ally Walters, Raelee Engroff, and Raygen Spoonemore. The teams top four scorecards totaled 246 combined points. Caney Valley took five of the top six places to win the team title with 188 total points. Courtesy photo.

The Columbus Junior High Golf Team placed second in the Galena Invitational Tournament, Thursday, at Schifferdecker Golf Course. Team members are: Caden Stark, Jake Wary, Trevor Lacen, Kip Saporito, Tymber Newberry, Ally Walters, Raelee Engroff, and Raygen Spoonemore. The teams top four scorecards totaled 246 combined points. Caney Valley took five of the top six places to win the team title with 188 total points. Courtesy photo.

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CJHS Golf second at Galena Inv.

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Monday, April 20, 2026
The Columbus Titan Junior High Golf Team placed second in the Galena Invitational Golf Tournament, Thursday, at Schifferdecker Golf Course in Joplin, Mo.
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