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The 14B Wild Thangz Softball Team won the Kansas USSSA State Championship, Sunday, in Wichita. Team members are back row: Coach Kurt Major, Graci Major, Reese Grundy, Mady Garcia, Taryn Billings, Chloe Rogers, Torey Tedlock, Kaitlynn (KT) Lopp, and Coach Steven Lopp. Front row: Head Coach Lorie Johnson, Macey Allison, Brylie Johnson, Presley Tedlock, Harley Long, and Ellie Helms. The win was the third USSSA State Championship for the Columbus team. Courtesy photo.

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Wild Thangz three-peat champs

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

The Wild Thangz Softball Team won their third USSSA State Championship in the 14B Class Kansas Tournament, Sunday in Wichita. The Columbus team won all five games on their way to the title in a field of 13 teams. The Wild Thangz have played travel softball together since 2015.

Isaiah Main

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Isaiah Main

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Isaiah Main threw some amazing pitches during the last regular season Baxter Springs Little League game, American Bank vs Shape. Photo by Randi Wixon.

In the final 2021 regular season

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In the final 2021 regular season

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

In the final 2021 regular season game for the Baxter Springs Little League, Bradley Wade swings for the fence. The ball hit the wall at center-right field for a triple. Bradley was shooting for four homers this season, but he only hit three, which is still something to be proud of.

Titan Freshman, Jack Vilela

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Titan Freshman, Jack Vilela

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Titan Freshman, Jack Vilela, sets up for a threepoint shot in the summer league win over Afton, Okla., Wednesday at Baxter Springs High School.

Titan Sophomore, Luke Gray

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Titan Sophomore, Luke Gray

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Titan Sophomore, Luke Gray, shots a jumper in the paint against his Afton, Okla. defender in summer league action at Baxter Springs, Wednesday.

Riley Bush, Lion Senior KABC Player of the Year

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Riley Bush named 3A Player of the Year

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Baxter Springs Senior Catcher, Riley Bush was selected as 2021 Kansas Class 3A All-State Co-Player of the Year by the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches. Rock Creek Senior Outfielder, Brooks Whaley was the co-recipient.

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Columbus Junior Golf SEK League Tournament scores

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Independence took first on all but the 7-8 year-old division of the SEK Junior League Golf Tournament boys division hosted by the Columbus Junior Golf Team, June 17 at the Brush Creek Golf Course.

Jr Golf Columbus boy’s results

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Jr Golf Columbus boy’s results

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Winners in the 7-8 year old boys division of the Columbus Junior Golf, SEK Junior League Tournament at Brush Creek are: Jaxson Fentress, Oswego, first place; Tanner Thompson, Columbus, second place; Jackson Booth, Oswego, third place; and Jensen Drummond, Oswego, fourth place.

Titans of the Week

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Titans of the Week

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Lady Titans Aubree Saporito, sophomore and Kaitlyn Simpson, freshman, were named to the Sports in Kansas All-State Second team in announcements posted Monday. They are being recognized as Titans of the Week.

Caleb Murillo 2021 CUHS Graduate

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Murillo in Shrine Bowl Saturday

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Titan Lineman, Caleb Murillo, will be representing Columbus High School in the 2021 48th Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl game, Saturday in Hutchinson at 7 p.m. Caleb is the eighth Columbus Titan to be chosen for a spot on the East Team roster in the allstar high school senior, East vs. West, football...

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