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East’s Stahl named Indiana All-Star
Columbus East’s Saige Stahl brings the ball down the court against East Central in the first round of the sectional at Shelbyville on Jan. 31, 2023. The Republic file photo Columbus East senior Saige Stahl has further etched her name as one of the top best basketball players in school history. Stahl was announced as an Indiana All-Star Tuesday, joining three other former Olympians in having that… → Read More
Versatile Olympian: East diver, swimmer earns third consecutive Republic honor
Columbus East junior Gabbie Meier is The Republic Girls Swimmer/Diver of the year. She is pictured in the natatorium at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Mike Wolanin | The Republic Gabbie Meier took a step forward this year. The Columbus East junior diver returned to the state finals once again and improved in terms of placement. Meier placed 14th at state, a… → Read More
Podium Finish: North takes 4th as a team; Euler 2nd on bars, 4th in all-around
The Columbus North gymnastics team celebrates its fourth-place teamfinish in Saturday’s state finals in Muncie. Chris Williams | For The Republic MUNCIE — Columbus North met the goals it sought after as a team. It was close to the very end, but the Bull Dogs prevailed in their final rotation to finish in fourth place as a team with a score of 106.850 in Saturday’s Gymnastics State Finals at… → Read More
Podium Aspirations: Bull Dogs, Euler seek top finishes in Gymnastics State Finals
Columbus North’s Reese Euler preforms her beam routine in the Conference Indiana meet at Columbus North, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The Republic file photo The Columbus North gymnasts are hoping for a podium finish. The quest begins for the Bull Dogs when they travel to Worthen Arena on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie on Saturday for the Gymnastics State Finals. Opening ceremonies are… → Read More
Prep sports notebook: Bull Dog, Panthers picked for HBCA All-Star Classic
Columbus North senior Cooper Horn and Jennings County seniors Owen Law and Keegan Manowitz have been selected to the Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association Regional All-Star Team. The HBCA All-Stars recognize the top senior boys and girls in southern Indiana. Horn, Law and Manowitz will play for the East team that will play the West in the annual HBCA All-Star Classic on April 16 at North… → Read More
Guy headed back to Australia to begin second season in the Women’s NBL1
Imani Guy, center, goes up for a basket against the Willeton Tigers in a game last year. Guy was with the Eastern Suns last year and will begin her second season of the Australian Women’s NBL1 later this month. Submitted photo Imani Guy is blessed to have the opportunity that a lot of women miss out on doing — having the chance to play basketball out of college. The 2017 Columbus North graduate… → Read More
Survive And Advance: Bull Dogs withstand effort from Franklin in first-round victory
Columbus North’s Luke Harmon is fouled by Franklin’s Dylan Beverly in an IHSAA boys sectional basketball game at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Mike Wolanin | The Republic Talk about a wild finish. Franklin had several opportunities to get the game-tying basket to send the game into overtime, but the defense stood its ground in the end as Columbus North… → Read More
Playing Through Pain: East’s Dailey has battled knee injury throughout season
Columbus East’s Julius Dailey, left, passes the ball while guarded by Floyd Central’s Caleb Washington during a basketball game at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. The Republic file photo Julius Dailey has battled through injury over the past year. It wasn’t until this season that the pain became too great. It forced Dailey, a senior at Columbus East, to… → Read More
Initial Impact: Another strong freshman class gives Hauser high hopes for future
Hauser’s Stryker Gill drives against North Decatur’s Lance Nobbe Jan. 6 at Hauser High School. Tommy Walker | For The Republic HOPE — Hauser has put itself in position to have success down the road. With the influx of talent in the the past two freshmen classes, the future is looking bright for the Jets. The freshmen this year have split time between JV and varsity, but as the season progressed,… → Read More
Prep sports notebook
The Columbus North and Columbus East gymnasts will be competing in the sectional in a new location tonight. After multiple decades of East hosting the sectional and regional, last year’s regional was moved to The Gymnastics Company, hosted by Franklin Central. This year’s sectional will be at The Gymnastics Company, as will the March 3 regional. Sectional action begins at 6:30 p.m. today. The… → Read More
Jets use big second quarter to pull away from Crusaders
Hauser’s Gavin Keller and Columbus Christian’s Jacob Bell battle for a rebound Tuesday at Hauser High School. Tommy Walker | For The Republic HOPE — The Hauser boys basketball team took a quarter to get going, but it eventually did with a strong second quarter to cruise to a 75-39 win against Columbus Christian on the Jets’ senior night. Before the game, Hauser honored its basketball seniors,… → Read More
Olympians put up season-best score in loss to Seymour
Columbus East’s Cami Warren competes on the vault in a gymnastics meet against Seymour at Columbus East High School in Columbus, Ind., Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus East gymnastics put up its best score of the season, but unfortunately for the Olympians, it wasn’t enough as visiting Seymour took home the 102.15 to 95.1 victory Monday night to close the regular… → Read More
Bull Dogs pull out senior night win in two overtimes
Franklin didn’t make it easy for Columbus North Saturday night. It took two overtimes to decide the outcome. The Bull Dogs went on a surge to begin the second overtime with an 8-0 run that would help them to a 70-58 win on North’s senior night. The Bull Dogs honored their six seniors — Tyler Blythe, Damon Edwards, Ty Ferguson, Luke Harmon, Cooper Horn and Zac Horn. “When we moved here in 2015,… → Read More
Cougars hang on to hand Bull Dogs conference loss
Columbus North’s Cooper Horn shoots a contested shot while guarded by Bloomington North’s Lucas Vencel during a basketball game at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Feb. 18, 2023. Mike Wolanin | The Republic Bloomington North gave Columbus North many opportunities to come back late in the game Friday night. The Cougars missed free throws that opened the door for the Bull… → Read More
East senior shines in loss to Patriots
Columbus East posted its best gymnastics score of the season, but it wasn’t enough as visiting Owen Valley edged out the victory 96.45-93.95 Wednesday night on the Olympians’ senior night. Before the meet began, East honored its lone senior. Cami Warren, and she didn’t disappoint. Warren posted her best all-around score of the season in winning with a 34.7. “We love Cami. She’s great. She’s a… → Read More
Prep sports notebook: Wrestlers selected Academic All-State
The Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association recently announced its Academic All-State team. Columbus East seniors Mitchell Williams, Bo Wagner, Liam Krueger and Tommy Morrill and Columbus North seniors Cody Thurnall and Liam Phillips are on the First Team. East senior Kyler Rimer, North junior Keller DeSpain and Jennings County seniors Vincent Pittman, Teagan Trotter and Evan Sochacki… → Read More
Bull Dogs edge Cougars to claim Conference Indiana title
Columbus North’s Reese Euler competes on the bars in the Conference Indiana meet at Columbus North, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Paige Grider | For The Republic The Columbus North gymnasts won by the narrowest of margins. Monday’s Conference Indiana meet was tied between the Bull Dogs and Bloomington North heading into the final apparatus, with Columbus North on the floor and the Cougars on the beam.… → Read More
Jets rally, but Eagles hang on for victory
Hauser’s Jake Barriger shoots over Jac-Cen-Del’s Johnny Newhart Friday at Hauser High School. Tommy Walker | For The Republic HOPE — Hauser’s attempt at double-digit comeback in the second half Friday night almost happened. The Jets came within three points on a couple occasions in the final two minutes of regulation, but Jac-Cen-Del hit enough free throws late to hold on for a 57-52 win. It was… → Read More
North’s Thornton vying for state berth after falling just short last year
Columbus North’s Justice Thornton, in blue, wrestles against Jennings County’s Lane Kirchner, in black, in the 132-pound sectional final match at Jennings County, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The Republic file photo One point away. That was how close Columbus North wrestler Justice Thornton was to qualifying for the state finals as a freshman a year ago. Now a sophomore, he carries one of the best… → Read More
North’s Hammel inducted into Hall of Fame
Columbus North boys and girls tennis coach Kendal Hammel was inducted into the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony Friday at Plum Creek Golf Club in Carmel. Columbus North boys and girls tennis coach Kendal Hammel was inducted into Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Friday. Hammel was selected for induction last… → Read More