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Titan of the Week

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Titan of the Week

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Friday, September 11, 2026
Junior Titan Quarterback, Cole Howard, finished the Friday loss to Independence with a 104.3 quarterback rating.
Tyler Kirk, Lady Titan Freshman, takes a shot during the recent Lady Titan Invitational at Brush Creek Golf Course in Columbus. Tyler tied for first in the Coffeyville JV Tournament, Wednesday, with teammate, Addison Johnson, to lead the Lady Titans to the Team Championship.

Tyler Kirk, Lady Titan Freshman, takes a shot during the recent Lady Titan Invitational at Brush Creek Golf Course in Columbus. Tyler tied for first in the Coffeyville JV Tournament, Wednesday, with teammate, Addison Johnson, to lead the Lady Titans to the Team Championship.

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Junior varsity suffers first loss

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Friday, September 11, 2026
The Columbus Junior Varsity Football took 16 players and traveled to Independence on a hot Labor Day holiday.
The Columbus Titan B Team offensive line faces off with the St. Mary’s-Colgan defensive line in their season opener at Hutchinson Field in Pittsburg, Tuesday, against the St. Mary’s-Colgan Panthers. Colgan came away with wins in the A Team game, 26-0, and the B Team game, 22-6. Columbus hosts Baxter Springs for their home opener, Thursday, at Titan Stadium. Courtesy photo.

The Columbus Titan B Team offensive line faces off with the St. Mary’s-Colgan defensive line in their season opener at Hutchinson Field in Pittsburg, Tuesday, against the St. Mary’s-Colgan Panthers. Colgan came away with wins in the A Team game, 26-0, and the B Team game, 22-6. Columbus hosts Baxter Springs for their home opener, Thursday, at Titan Stadium. Courtesy photo.

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CJHS Titans fall in season opener

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Friday, September 11, 2026
The Columbus Junior High Football Team opened their 2026 season with a pair of losses for first year head coach, Nick Sarwinski and his teams.
Lady Titan Sophomore, Addison Johnson, lines up a putt at the recent Lady Titan Invitational at Brush Creek Golf Course. Addison tied for first in the Coffeyville JV Tournament, Wednesday.

Lady Titan Sophomore, Addison Johnson, lines up a putt at the recent Lady Titan Invitational at Brush Creek Golf Course. Addison tied for first in the Coffeyville JV Tournament, Wednesday.

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Johnson, Kirk tie for JV golf win

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Friday, September 11, 2026
Lady Titans Addison Johnson, sophomore, and Tyler Kirk, freshman, teamed up to tie for first place in the Coffeyville Junior Varsity Golf Tournament, Wednesday, at the Coffeyville Country Club.The pair shot a 45 on nine holes of the 18-hole, 72 par course.Columbus won the team title with a four-man...

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Busy week yields few wins for Lady Lancer Volleyball

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Friday, September 11, 2026
The Southeast Lady Lancers split their matches in the second night of the Three Rivers League play, Tuesday. Southeast had no trouble with Altoona in the first match taking the win in two sets, 25-7; 25;7.
Cole Howard, Titans Junior Quarterback, ran in from 24 yards out for the first six Columbus points in the Titans 33-36 loss in their home opener against Independence, Friday at Titan Stadium .

Cole Howard, Titans Junior Quarterback, ran in from 24 yards out for the first six Columbus points in the Titans 33-36 loss in their home opener against Independence, Friday at Titan Stadium .

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Indy Bulldogs get past Titans in 2026 home opener

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Columbus Titans opened their 2026 season at home Friday with a loss to the Independence Bulldogs, 33-36. The Titans played catch up from the first play of the game. Independence won the toss and elected to receive the kickoff.

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Week 1 contest mostly a guess

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The week one football contest usually has the most guesses of the season as teams come in with new rosters ready to see improvements over a lackluster 2025 season or to build on a stellar one.
The Lady Titan Golf Team opened their CNC League schedule with a win on their home course, Thursday, at Brush Creek. The team also recognized the 2026-27 seniors in their final home tournament. Front row: seniors, Natalie Wary, Hannah Noel, and Amory Neely. Back row: Tyler Kirk, Elaina Garcia, Kristen Flinn, Addison Johnson, top medalist for the day, Cali Carpino, Fallon Smiley, and Head Coach Jerry Smiley. Courtesy photo.

The Lady Titan Golf Team opened their CNC League schedule with a win on their home course, Thursday, at Brush Creek. The team also recognized the 2026-27 seniors in their final home tournament. Front row: seniors, Natalie Wary, Hannah Noel, and Amory Neely. Back row: Tyler Kirk, Elaina Garcia, Kristen Flinn, Addison Johnson, top medalist for the day, Cali Carpino, Fallon Smiley, and Head Coach Jerry Smiley. Courtesy photo.

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Lady Titans win first CNC Tourney

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Columbus Lady Titan Golf Team hosted the first CNC League Tournament of the season, Thursday, at the Brush Creek Golf Course. Lady Titan Sophomore, Cali Carpino, led the Lady Titans to the tournament championship while capturing the individual top medalist on the day.
Senior Football Cheer and Dance Team members are: Natalie Wary, Football Dance; Audrey Combs, Football Dance; Amory Neely, Football Dance and Cheer; Tatum Kirk, Football Dance; Faith Williams, Football Dance; and Landrey Perry, Football Dance.

Senior Football Cheer and Dance Team members are: Natalie Wary, Football Dance; Audrey Combs, Football Dance; Amory Neely, Football Dance and Cheer; Tatum Kirk, Football Dance; Faith Williams, Football Dance; and Landrey Perry, Football Dance.

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, September 4, 2026
The 2026 Titan Football Cheer Squad and Dance Team were introduced during the annual Meet the Titans night, August 21 at the Columbus High School Gymnasium. The Spirit Squads work together during football season traveling to away games and performing the halftime show at home football games.
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