2020 • Week 9
Playoff Game

Columbus vs Girard

18 - 29
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2020 playoff matchup, Columbus traveled from Columbus, KS to face Girard of Girard, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Girard emerged victorious with a solid performance, defeating Columbus 29-18. The 11-point difference came in a game that saw 47 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Blake Burns for Columbus and Neal Philpot for Girard. As part of the 2020 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
C

Columbus

Columbus, KS

18
Season Record
8-0

Team Information

School: Columbus
Location: Columbus, Kansas
Head Coach: Blake Burns
Mascot: Titans
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Girard

Girard, KS

29
Winner
Season Record
3-3

Team Information

School: Girard
Location: Girard, Kansas
Head Coach: Neal Philpot
Mascot: Trojans

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2020
Week: 9
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 18 - 29
Margin: 11 points
Winner: Girard

Previous Matchups

Columbus and Girard have faced each other 5 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2019
Columbus 41 - 19 Girard
2018
Columbus 16 - 23 Girard
2017
Columbus 54 - 7 Girard
2016
Columbus 22 - 6 Girard
2016 (Playoff Game)
Columbus 24 - 28 Girard

Team Profiles

Columbus Titans

The Columbus Titans are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Columbus, KS, Columbus High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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Girard Trojans

The Girard Trojans are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Girard, KS, Girard High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 69.13%.

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Coaching Matchup

Blake Burns

Columbus Head Coach

Blake Burns has been a high school football coach for 6 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Neal Philpot

Girard Head Coach

Neal Philpot has been a high school football coach for 7 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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