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Van Buren Today
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Columbus Girls' Season Ends at Van Buren
Wildcats fall short in Class 2A Region 8 tournament matchup
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Columbus girls' basketball team's season came to an end with a 58-45 loss to Van Buren County in the Class 2A Region 8 tournament on Saturday. Despite a better performance than their previous matchup, the Wildcats couldn't overcome the Warriors' pace and fell behind by halftime, eventually losing by 13 points.
Why it matters
This loss marks the end of the season for the Columbus girls' basketball team, which had an 11-11 record. The game was a rematch of an earlier matchup between the two teams, showing the ongoing rivalry between the Wildcats and Warriors in the regional tournament.
The details
Columbus and Van Buren were tied 13-13 after the first quarter, but the Warriors pulled ahead 29-25 by halftime. Van Buren extended its lead to 8 points by the end of the third quarter, and a 13-8 fourth quarter sealed the 58-45 victory. Isabel Rendon led Columbus with 13 points in her final high school game, while juniors Iris Garza and Ellie Sanders each scored 10 points. Senior Kennedy Woepking grabbed 15 rebounds despite a quiet scoring night.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 16, 2026.
The players
Isabel Rendon
A senior who led Columbus with 13 points in her final high school game.
Iris Garza
A junior who scored 10 points for Columbus.
Ellie Sanders
A junior who scored 10 points for Columbus.
Kennedy Woepking
A senior who pulled down 15 rebounds for Columbus despite a quiet scoring night.
Van Buren County
The opposing team that defeated Columbus 58-45 to advance in the Class 2A Region 8 tournament.
What’s next
Van Buren County will face off against Regina Catholic in the next round of the Class 2A Region 8 Tournament.
The takeaway
This loss marks the end of the season for the Columbus girls' basketball team, which had an 11-11 record. The Wildcats will graduate four seniors, including leading scorer Isabel Rendon and rebounder Kennedy Woepking, leaving the team with a mix of experienced juniors and new faces for next season.
