Columbus Boys End Season at Durant, Most Wins Since 2007

Columbus Wildcats fall 63-42 to Durant Wildcats in regional tournament

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Columbus boys basketball team saw their season come to a close Monday night, as a trip to Durant ended in a 63-42 loss in a battle of the Wildcats. Columbus was ultimately outpaced by Durant, who led 36-21 at halftime and extended their lead in the second half.

Why it matters

This game marked the end of the season for the Columbus Wildcats, but their 9-13 record represents the most wins for the team since 2007. The loss ends their run in the Class 2A Region 5 tournament, where Durant will advance to face Northeast.

The details

The first quarter was relatively even, with Columbus trailing 14-12 after the first eight minutes, but Durant soon pulled ahead. Columbus was outscored 22-9 in the second quarter, leading to a 36-21 halftime score. From there, Durant extended the lead in each of the final two quarters, from 19 points after three, to finally 21 by game's end.

  • The game took place on Monday night.

The players

Jacob Korbakes

The first-year head coach of the Columbus Wildcats.

Durant Wildcats

The opposing team that defeated Columbus and will advance in the Class 2A Region 5 tournament.

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What’s next

Durant will face Northeast in the next round of the Class 2A Region 5 tournament.

The takeaway

While the Columbus Wildcats' season has come to an end, their 9-13 record represents the most wins for the team since 2007, suggesting a promising future under first-year head coach Jacob Korbakes.