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High school basketball: New team takes over top spot in MaxPreps Top 25 for fourth time in 2025-26

Jordan Divens•Yesterday

High school basketball: New team takes over top spot in MaxPreps Top 25 for fourth time in 2025-26

Paul VI takes over the top spot in the national rankings following a run to the City of Palms Classic title.

Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. Grant Generals

Team Reports•Dec 23, 2025

Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. Grant Generals

Basketball Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. Grant Generals

On Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025, the Columbus Varsity Boys Basketball team won their City of Palms Classic consolation championship game against Long Island Lutheran High School by a score of 75-58.

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Basketball Recap: Columbus Wins High-Profile Game Against Long Island Lutheran

Team Reports•Dec 23, 2025

Basketball Recap: Columbus Wins High-Profile Game Against Long Island Lutheran

Basketball Recap: Columbus Explorers vs. Long Island Lutheran Crusaders

High school basketball: No. 2 Paul VI and Archbishop Stepinac advance to City of Palms Classic title game

Jordan Divens•Dec 23, 2025

High school basketball: No. 2 Paul VI and Archbishop Stepinac advance to City of Palms Classic title game

No. 2 Paul VI came from behind to knock off Principia 78-68 while Archbishop Stepinac outlasted No. 14 Bartlett 76-66.

On Monday, Dec 22, 2025, the Columbus Varsity Boys Basketball team won their City of Palms game against Imhotep Charter High School by a score of 80-51.

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High school basketball: Principia stuns No. 1 Wheeler 69-63 in City of Palms Classic quarterfinals

Jordan Divens•Dec 20, 2025

High school basketball: Principia stuns No. 1 Wheeler 69-63 in City of Palms Classic quarterfinals

Panthers pick up second victory over a top-five opponent in as many days.

Basketball Recap: Columbus Wins High-Profile Game Against St. John Bosco

Team Reports•Dec 20, 2025

Basketball Recap: Columbus Wins High-Profile Game Against St. John Bosco

Basketball Recap: Columbus Explorers vs. St. John Bosco Braves

Highlights from Game 15 at the 2025 City of Palms Classic

On Saturday, Dec 20, 2025, the Columbus Varsity Boys Basketball team won their City of Palms game against St. John Bosco High School by a score of 73-50.

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Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. St. John Bosco Braves

Team Reports•Dec 20, 2025

Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. St. John Bosco Braves

Basketball Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. St. John Bosco Braves

On Thursday, Dec 18, 2025, the Columbus Varsity Boys Basketball team lost their City of Palms game against Principia High School by a score of 62-74.

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City of Palms Classic Classic Division

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High school basketball: Principia stuns No. 4 Columbus 74-62 in first round of City of Palms Classic

Jordan Divens•Dec 18, 2025

High school basketball: Principia stuns No. 4 Columbus 74-62 in first round of City of Palms Classic

Defending Missouri state champion pulls off first-round stunner behind 31 points from Wake Forest signee Quentin Coleman.

High school basketball: City of Palms Classic preview, bracket, teams and players to watch

Jordan Divens•Dec 17, 2025

High school basketball: City of Palms Classic preview, bracket, teams and players to watch

Loaded 16-team Classic Bracket features seven of top 10 teams in MaxPreps Top 25.

No. 1 Wheeler, No. 2 Paul VI, No. 3 Petersburg and No. 4 Columbus are all headed to Fort Myers for the 16-team Classic bracket.

High school basketball rankings: City of Palms Classic to feature 10 teams ranked in this week's MaxPreps Top 25

Jordan Divens•Dec 16, 2025

High school basketball rankings: City of Palms Classic to feature 10 teams ranked in this week's MaxPreps Top 25

No. 1 Wheeler, No. 2 Paul VI, No. 3 Petersburg and No. 4 Columbus are all headed to Fort Myers for the 16-team Classic bracket.

Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. Principia Panthers

Team Reports•Dec 16, 2025

Basketball Game Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. Principia Panthers

Basketball Preview: Columbus Explorers vs. Principia Panthers

Photographer Jeff Klein has posted a new gallery Southeastern Prep Academy National vs. Columbus (Made Hoops - Miami Tip-Off) containing 93 photos.

Photographer Jeff Klein has posted a new gallery Columbus vs. Dynamic Prep (Made Hoops - Miami Tip-Off) containing 50 photos.