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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.

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.

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Junior Golf Program wraps season

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A group of young golfers completed their summer with the Columbus Junior Golf Program, Thursday.The season opened with a camp early in June where they worked hard to learn new skills, build confidence, and have a lot of fun along the way.

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KSHSAA moratorium begins

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Kansas State High School Activities Association summer moratorium began yesterday and runs through July 5. The seven day period as set by the Executive Board shall include July 4 where no school related athletic activities can be held.
Gary Davis, Official Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Gary Davis, Official Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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Davis inducted to Shrine Bowl HOF Class of 2026

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Gary Davis, long-time area referee from Chetopa was inducted into the Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame as part of the four-member, Class of 2026, May 6, at the Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame ceremony.
Titans attend Pitt State Camp

Titans attend Pitt State Camp

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Titans attend Pitt State Camp

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Friday, June 26, 2026
The Columbus Titan Football Team had 34 members participate in the Pittsburg State University Camp, June 15 at the PSU Plaster Center.

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Titan Football Team Camp scheduled

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
The Columbus Titan High School Football Team Camp will be held July 6-9, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily at the Central School practice field. Forms for the camp went home after junior high camp, yesterday.Helmet and practice jersey only are needed for the camp.
Young softball players learn skills

Young softball players learn skills

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Young softball players learn skills

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
Local softball players ages eight and under have met the last two Mondays at the Columbus Community Field Ball Park for instruction on the fundamentals of softball. Four Columbus Unified High School Softball Alumni have provided instruction for the clinics.

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Emporia State to host contact camp

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
Emporia State University is hosting a football contact camp, July 10, at the Central School Soccer Pitch. Multiple schools will travel to Columbus for the event beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing to noon.Players will need helmets and shoulder pads.
Jace Midgett, 2025 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, June 15, in a loss to the Clarinda A’s. Jace was two for three at bats with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted- in. Courtesy photo.

Jace Midgett, 2025 Columbus Unified High School Graduate was named Jailbird of the Game, June 15, in a loss to the Clarinda A’s. Jace was two for three at bats with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted- in. Courtesy photo.

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Former Titans shine on diamond

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Former Columbus Titan Jace Midgett collected a Jailbird of the Game Award against the Clarinda A’s in an 11-16 loss, June 11. Jace was two for three with a double, two runs scored, and two runs-batted-in.Jace is currently carrying a .412 Batting Average with a .
Rockette 10U Team Classic, State champs

Rockette 10U Team Classic, State champs

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Rockette 10U Team Classic, State champs

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Columbus Rockette 10 and Under Softball Team concluded their season in stellar fashion with a four-tournament win streak that included the Chad Saporito Summer Classic Softball Tournament in Columbus, June 13-14, and the USSSA State Tournament over the weekend in Derby.
Local cowboy Cal Saporito, had a wild ride in the recent Columbus Saddle Club Rodeo, May 12-14, at the Saddle Club Arena. Cal was the lone bull rider from Columbus and while his ride didn’t end as he would have wanted, the Fort Scott Community College commit, will have plenty of chances as he rides with the FSCC Rodeo Team throughout their 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Nate Jones Photography.

Local cowboy Cal Saporito, had a wild ride in the recent Columbus Saddle Club Rodeo, May 12-14, at the Saddle Club Arena. Cal was the lone bull rider from Columbus and while his ride didn’t end as he would have wanted, the Fort Scott Community College commit, will have plenty of chances as he rides with the FSCC Rodeo Team throughout their 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Nate Jones Photography.

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Local cowboy Cal Saporito

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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