Columbus North defeated their cross town rival Columbus East by a score of 42-0 Friday night. School officials held a ceremony to rename the press box in honor of legendary local sports broadcaster Sam Simmermaker prior to the game.
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Sam and Fran Simmermaker ride in a golf cart with Columbus North Assistant Athletic Director Jason Perry to a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
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Columbus North’s Garrett Long catches a pass during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North cheerleaders run through the end zone to celebrate a touchdown during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
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Columbus North’s Gino Prescott (0) runs over Columbus East’s Joel Murphy (5) to score a touchdown during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Jose Ramirez, in blue, breaks up a pass to Columbus East’s Jared Brooks during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Braylon Thomas, left, catches a touchdown pass while being covered by Columbus East’s Zach Foster during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Sam Mormino (20) shakes off a tackle by Columbus East’s Jack Smith during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Asher Ratliff, in blue, is hit as he throws the ball by Columbus East’s Brody Miller (6) and Gavin Gourley during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Macario Mendez (1) tackles Columbus East’s Keaton Lawson during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Asher Ratliff, left, hands off to Gino Prescott during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Asher Ratliff sets up to pass to teammate Owie Kibler during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North head football coach Logan Haston adjusts his headset during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Asher Ratliff celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus East’s Kyson Villarreal drops back to pass during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus East’s Kyson Villarreal, left, hands off to Thomas Houpey during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Gino Prescott, left, sets up to stiff arm Columbus East’s Joel Murphy during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North head football coach Eddie Vogel watches his team during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North students use noisemakers during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Gino Prescott, left, attempts to break a tackle by Columbus East’s Keaton Lawson during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus East’s Kyson Villarreal fumbles the ball during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus East and Columbus North at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus East’s Kyson Villarreal, left, attempts to break a tackle by Columbus North’s Evan Saevre during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Mykel Jones (18), Sam Perry (25) and Jackson Haston (4) tackle Columbus East’s Keaton Lawson during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus East’s Jared Brooks, right, intercepts a pass intended for Columbus North’s Jordan Briner during the annual rivalry football game between the two schools at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus North’s Gino Prescott runs the ball during the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Columbus East students pack the student section for the annual rivalry football game between Columbus North and Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Columbus North football team take their field before a football game against cross town rival Columbus East at Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Sound and Spirit of Columbus marching band play the national anthem before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Members of the Sound and Spirit of Columbus marching band play the national anthem before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
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Members of the Sound and Spirit of Columbus marching band play the national anthem before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Sam and Fran Simmermaker head back to their seats after a a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Sam and Fran Simmermaker are flanked by members of their families, school officials and other guests during a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Sam Simmermaker tips his hat to the crowd with his wife and Fran by his side during a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Audience members watch a ceremony to rename the press box after local sports broadcasting legend Sam Simmermaker before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Sam and Fran Simmermaker look up at the crowd during a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Sam and Fran Simmermaker, center, by their daughter Joan Greenly, left, and Sam’s brother John during a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Fran and Sam Simmermaker, from right, are joined by their daughter Joan Greenlee and Jeff Simmermaker during a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Sam and Fran Simmermaker are flanked by members of their families, school officials and other guests during a ceremony to rename the press box after Sam before a football game between Columbus North and Columbus East and Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.
