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Brody Eaton finished the Back-to-School 5K course first, Saturday, in the fundraiser benefiting the USD 493 Parent/Teacher Organization. Brody won first prize in the Bike division of the event.

Brody Eaton finished the Back-to-School 5K course first, Saturday, in the fundraiser benefiting the USD 493 Parent/Teacher Organization. Brody won first prize in the Bike division of the event.

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Back-to-School 5K successful

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Second Annual Back-to-School 5K Fundraiser was successful in raising $807 for the USD 493 Parent Teacher Organization, Saturday, at the Columbus Fairgrounds.The event brought out runner, bikers, strollers, and walkers on a beautiful morning to raise the funds for the local PTO.
Brody Carter, Titan Junior, helps Kolt Crain, Drake Hamilton, Abel Ellison and Lee Snow with their drills during workouts, Thursday at Titan Stadium. The camp was held for tackle and flag football players in USD 493 grades three through six.

Brody Carter, Titan Junior, helps Kolt Crain, Drake Hamilton, Abel Ellison and Lee Snow with their drills during workouts, Thursday at Titan Stadium. The camp was held for tackle and flag football players in USD 493 grades three through six.

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Young Titans learn new skills at camp

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
CUHS Assistant Music Director, Christine Lovell, presented the Blanche Combs Scholarship for $100 to Trinity Green at the May 15 Senior Assembly in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

CUHS Assistant Music Director, Christine Lovell, presented the Blanche Combs Scholarship for $100 to Trinity Green at the May 15 Senior Assembly in the Columbus Unified High School Gymnasium.

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Titans of the Week

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Friday, August 14, 2026
Blanche Combs Scholarship
Lady Titan Senior, Cara Altis, returns for the 2026 season with the Titan Cross Country Team. Cara ran for the junior varsity team last season. Courtesy photo.

Lady Titan Senior, Cara Altis, returns for the 2026 season with the Titan Cross Country Team. Cara ran for the junior varsity team last season. Courtesy photo.

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Three seniors return for Titan CC

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Friday, August 14, 2026
The Columbus Titan Cross Country Team met for their first team meeting with parents, Monday, in Coach Amanda Strickland’s room following the all-school parent meeting in the auditorium.“We are going to be a very young team this season,” said Coach Strickland.
Jack Koons has a watchful eye in Hollis Havercamp’s chip shot during the Thursday junior golf clinic at the Brush Creek Golf Course. Lady Titan Sophomore, Cali Carpino and Titan Senior, Easton Long shared their talents and knowledge with the campers during the multi-week camp.

Jack Koons has a watchful eye in Hollis Havercamp’s chip shot during the Thursday junior golf clinic at the Brush Creek Golf Course. Lady Titan Sophomore, Cali Carpino and Titan Senior, Easton Long shared their talents and knowledge with the campers during the multi-week camp.

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Summer weights program top Titans

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Friday, August 14, 2026
Thirty-two names represent Titan Student Athletes with an 80 percent or better attendance in the USD 493 summer weights program.

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CJHS sports have September starts

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Friday, August 14, 2026
The Columbus Junior High School Lady Titan Volleyball Team will open their 2026 season, September 1 with a home match against Galena. The Lady Titans have the earliest start of the three fall junior high teams.First serve will be at 5 p.m.

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Annual Lawn Chair scrimmage set

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Titan Football annual Lawn Chair scrimmage is set for August 22 at the Central School Practice Field.The Mini Titan Football Players will begin their drills at 8 a.m. under the direction of their coaches and with the help of the CUHS varsity and junior varsity squads.At 9 a.m.
The 2025 reigning CNC League and Kansas Class 3-2-1A Sub-State Champions return all six of their state qualifiers for the 2026 Lady Titan Golf season. Senior, Amory Neely; sophomore, Addison Johnson; senior, Natalie Wary; senior, Hannah Noel; and sophomores, Fallon Smiley and Cali Carpino will be back on the links under the direction of head coach Jerry Smiley and assistant coach Dan Grundy for the upcoming fall season.

The 2025 reigning CNC League and Kansas Class 3-2-1A Sub-State Champions return all six of their state qualifiers for the 2026 Lady Titan Golf season. Senior, Amory Neely; sophomore, Addison Johnson; senior, Natalie Wary; senior, Hannah Noel; and sophomores, Fallon Smiley and Cali Carpino will be back on the links under the direction of head coach Jerry Smiley and assistant coach Dan Grundy for the upcoming fall season.

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Lady Titans return strong core for 2026

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A red-hot Columbus Girls Golf Team returns all members of their 2025 CNC League and Class 3-2-1A Sub-State Champion Teams for the 2026 season. Columbus had gone more than 20 years since their last regional title in 2003 when the young Lady Titans came away with the title last season.

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Grades 3-6 football camp Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Columbus High School Titan Football Team is hosting a camp for students in grades 3-6 from Unified School District 493, Thursday, at Titan Stadium from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.CUHS players and coaches will run the drills.A $15 fee will be assessed for the camp t-shirt.
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