Columbus knocks off #4 Frontenac; Ungeheuer scores 21

FRONTENAC, Kan. – (WATCH) Columbus tops #4 Frontenac 78-66 Friday night.

Kolt Ungeheuer leads Columbus with 21 points, while Brett Hamilton (17 pts), Landin Midgett (16 pts) and Seth Stover (12 pts) were also in double figures for the Titans.

Frankenbery leads Frontenac over Columbus

FRONTENAC, Kan. – (WATCH) Frontenac tops Columbus 45-31 Friday night. Sydney Frankenbery leads the way for the Raiders with 12 points.

Sarah Wood adds 8 for Frontenac, while Hattie Pyle and Rylee Green score 7 each.

The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Raiders. All three losses were by 7 or fewer points.

“It was much needed. We were still a little tight and a little nervous. I think that was from the games in the past,” says Frontenac head coach Scott Fields, “Just to climb that hill, to battle through it and to finish at the end I think was important. We scratched, we clawed and really battled for that win, in a game we didn’t shoot the ball very well.”

Columbus hands #7 Erie first loss, advances to Lancer Classic championship

CHEROKEE, Kan. – (WATCH) Columbus tops #7 Erie 47-43 in the Lancer Classic semifinals Friday, handing the Red Devils (9-1) their first loss of the season.

Columbus moves on to face College Heights in the tournament championship on Saturday.

Columbus gets by College Heights in opening round of Lancer Classic

WATCH: Columbus gets by College Heights 43-40 in the opening round of the Lancer Classic on Monday. Katie Simpson scores a team-high 12 points and Katy Mooney adds 11.

Pittsburg wrestling stays hot, defeats Columbus

WATCH: Pittsburg beats Columbus 55 to 24 to improve to a 6-1 dual record. Matt Smith (16-0) stays undefeated with win by fall on Thursday.

Schalk to play in Shrine Bowl on future home field at Pitt State

COLUMBUS, Kan. – Columbus High School standout Kody Schalk has been selected to play in the 2022 Kansas Shrine Bowl this summer.

“I woke up and looked at my phone and I had a message that said congratulations on the Shrine Bowl,” Schalk says on how he found out about his selection, “I was kind of shocked. It feels good to do something like that. Not many people get to do this. It’s for a great cause. I’m blessed and thankful for all the coaches who helped me get there.”

Schalk is a committed to play in college on the defensive line at Pittsburg State – meaning when he steps on the field this summer for the Shrine Bowl at Carnie Smith Stadium, he’ll get his first taste of game action on his new home field.

“It’s going to be awesome to play there and get a feel for what it’s like to play with everyone there,” Schalk says, “I’m probably going to take a minute to look around when I get out there and realize this is my new home and this is where I’m going to be. I can’t wait for it to start.”

Schalk is an All-Conference and All-State player for Columbus High School.

He finished his senior season with the Titans with 63 tackles in 8 games. He also recorded 13 tackles-for-loss, 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.

The southeast Kansas standout will join five other local players – and some of the best seniors in the state on the East roster in the Shrine Bowl.

“It’s going to be fun playing with them. All the kids I saw on the East side I’m happy to play with,” Schalk says, “They’re all aggressive players and great guys, and I’m looking forward to playing with some of the best of the best.”

Six local players selected to play in 2022 Kansas Shrine Bowl

PITTSBURG, Ks. – The rosters for the Kansas Shrine Bowl were released on Saturday. Six local players have been selected to play in the game and will represent the East team in this year’s game in Pittsburg.

Galena’s Brett Sarwinski has been selected to play as a defensive back. He’s the third Sarwinski brother to represent Galena and play in the Shrine Bowl.

“I was very excited,” Sarwinski says. “I have two older brothers that got to play in it and when I found out I got to play in it, that was awesome. I get to carry on the tradition for the Sarwinski family. It’s going to be awesome.”

Sarwinski’s  looking forward to the game being played at Carnie Smith Stadium.

“PJ and Nick both play at Pitt State. I go up there every chance I get to watch them play. Playing on that field is going to be awesome. I’ll have support from my community. I know they’ll be behind my back. It’s going to be a fun time.”

Brett was initially selected to the team, whereas his brothers were both late add-ons.

“Finding out that I was initially selected is something I can joke around with them about forever now,” Sarwinski says with a smile.

From Frontenac, Cruz Blair will play as a lineman in the game.

Blair is a three-time all-state player and helped lead the Raiders to a state runner-up finish this past season.

“I found out when Coach Smith and some of my other coaches told me congratulations,” Blair says. “It’s always been a goal. I’ve always wanted to play in the Shrine Bowl. I’m glad I get to.  I wish there were other guys out there with me from the team, but I’m happy to be there.”

Joining Sarwinski and Blair on the roster is lineman Kody Schalk from Columbus.

Schalk is an all-state player and is committed to Pitt State.

Linebacker Brecken Troike from Girard will also play defense for the East team. He had over 100 tackles this season and was an all-state selection.

Kolten Lacrone will represent Chanute in the game. Lacrone is a first-team all-state player as a defensive lineman.

Lastly, Independence’s Davis Merrick will be the East team’s kicker.

The Shrine Bowl will take place on Saturday, July 23rd in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Columbus goes 2-0 in home triangular vs. Girard, Frontenac

COLUMBUS, Kan. – The Columbus boys wrestling team goes 2-0 in a home triangular vs. Girard and Frontenac.

The Titans top Girard 39-23 and Frontenac 37-36. The dual vs. Frontenac ended in a 36-36 tie, but Columbus wins the tiebreaker by having more wins by fall.

Frontenac shuts down Columbus, advances to regional championship

WATCH: Frontenac tops Columbus 26-6 in the first round of the 3A playoffs Friday night.

The Raiders face Galena next week for a regional championship.