Crooksville Rebounds with Football | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Crooksville High School kicked off its first football game since devastating floods, turning the field into a stage of resilience as players honored first responders, National Guard, and volunteers who’ve been rebuilding the town. With three major flood events already behind them, the community is slowly returning to normal — students back in school next week, Friday night lights back on, and more volunteers expected Saturday to tackle cleanup. Fire Chief Dyrall Newlon called it relentless work, urging more help, while Superintendent Kevin Smith framed the game as a powerful symbol of hope…