Titan Wrestling Club battles for belts in Neosho

The Columbus Wrestling Club changed their plans for hosting a tournament Sunday and traveled to Neosho, Missouri for the Battle for the Belt.

Sarwinski joins 1000 point club

Galena High School Senior, Brett Sarwinski, joined the 1000 point club with his early season basket, in the 4-States Challenge hosted by Webb City High School, Saturday. The milestone point came on the first of two free throws to extend the Bulldogs lead, 33-23.

Lady Titans earn JV win at Riverton

The Columbus High School Lady Titan Junior Varsity Team won their two quarters of play at Riverton, 29-12, Friday in Riverton. The Lady Titans scored 19 points in the first quarter, fueled by four three-pointers from freshman, Katy Mooney.

TITAN OF THE WEEK

Lady Titan Sophomore, Grace Major, banked in a shot from the opposite end of the court with a softball throw heard throughout the gymnasium, Friday, in Riverton. The shot broke a 28-28 tie and gave Columbus the “walk-off” win in the CNC League match up with the Lady Rams.

Free throws lead to Titan win

Free throws win ball games and they were sure a contributing factor in the Columbus Titan win over Riverton, 46-45, Friday in Riverton. The Titans made 77 percent of their charity shots to add 17 points to their final tally. The Rams went four of ten at the line for a 40 percent average.

Titan Junior Varsity handed loss by Rams

The Titan Junior Varsity suffered a loss on the road, Friday night in Riverton, 30-45, as they closed out their pre-Christmas break schedule. Junior, Michael Shepard, scored four of his game-high, 12 points in the first quarter to aid the Rams in earning a 10-7 advantage early.

Lady Lions over Lady Lancers 49-20 Friday

The Lady Lions jumped out to a 16-3 lead after the first period against the Lady Lancers in Cherokee Friday night and never looked back, coming home with a 49-20 win. In the first quarter, junior Hallee White, hit a three-pointer plus a field goal. Senior, Olivia Turley, also hit a trey.

Lancers outlast Lions Friday night for win at home

Threes rained in Cherokee when the Baxter Springs Boys’ basketball team traveled to Southeast Friday night. Junior, Cade Burdette, led the Lancers with seven, three-pointers as they held on in a tight match for the win, 60-56. Burdette connected on four, beyond the arc, shots in the opening period.