Athletes of the Week
Zack O'Connor, Columbus East junior football player
O'Connor returned an interception 27 yards for a touchdown Friday to help lead the Olympians to a 35-15...
Local sports briefs – November 24
Jennings routs Batesville in season opener
NORTH VERNON — The Jennings County wrestlers opened the season Tuesday night by rolling to a 72-6 win against...
Younger sister carrying on 5K on Turkey Day project
In 2014, Columbus North cross-country runner Morgan Neal had a vision for her senior project to create a unique way to help the Love...
Defense leads Olympians past Braves
After giving up 61 points in a loss at Brownstown Central last season, Columbus East made a concerted effort to tighten its defense when...
Bull Dogs open season with win
INDIANAPOLIS — Columbus North senior Ethan Mitchell came up big for the Bull Dogs in their season opener at Heritage Christian on Tuesday night.
North...
Jets open season with win
VEVAY — Switzerland County gained momentum heading into the locker room at halftime, but in the second half, Hauser seized control.
The Jets turned up...
High school sports roundup – November 23
SWIMMING
North falls to Franklin
FRANKLIN — Swimming for the second time in as many days, Columbus North's boys and girls were swept by Franklin on...
High school scoreboard – November 23
BOYS BASKETBALL
Columbus North 59, Heritage Christian 49
Columbus North;20;15;10;14;--;59
Heritage Christian;19;9;15;6;--;49
Columbus North (1-0); Nathan VanDeventer 2 4-6 10, Zach Green 3 2-4 9, Bailey Hester 1...
Gold standard: East state’s top football program past 14 years
In Bob Gaddis' first two years at Columbus East, the Olympians went 11-11.
Since then, East has been the best football team in any class...
Olympians will get late start again
Because of its football team’s perennial run deep into the playoffs, Columbus East doesn’t schedule boys basketball games until early December.
That’s a good thing...
