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Crusaders Beat 'Cats in Superconference Shoot Out
Holy Trinity Catholic wins 72-41 in exhibition game
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Columbus boys basketball team lost their Southeast Iowa Superconference Shoot Out exhibition game against Holy Trinity Catholic in Fort Madison, 72-41. The Crusaders jumped out to an early 23-point first quarter lead and never looked back, outscoring the Wildcats 34-22 in the second half to secure the victory.
Why it matters
This exhibition game between two local high school basketball teams showcases the talent and competitiveness within the Southeast Iowa Superconference, a key regional sports league. The lopsided result highlights the Crusaders' strong start to the season and the Wildcats' struggles, providing insight into the relative strengths of the two programs.
The details
Holy Trinity Catholic (HTC) exploded for 23 points in the first quarter, leading by 11 after one. They then outscored Columbus 15-7 in the second period to go into halftime up 38-19. HTC continued to pull away in the second half, winning the third quarter 21-10 and the fourth 13-12 to finish with the 72-41 victory. The Crusaders shot 58% from the field compared to 36% for the Wildcats, and also won the rebounding (24-18), assists (15-9), steals (10-4) and turnover (17-10) battles.
- The game was played on February 25, 2026.
The players
Layne Rung
The leading scorer for Holy Trinity Catholic with 22 points.
Jack Ragar
Scored 21 points for the Crusaders.
Nathan Box
Scored 10 points for Holy Trinity Catholic.
Ellis Hills-Carrier
Led the Columbus Wildcats with 19 points.
Drake Marin
Scored 10 points for the Wildcats.
The takeaway
This lopsided exhibition game result suggests Holy Trinity Catholic has a strong boys basketball team this season, while the Columbus Wildcats are struggling to compete at the same level within the Southeast Iowa Superconference.
