BOYS BASKETBALL: Brooks rallies Gainesville past Columbia as playoff race tightens

Columbia guard Shaheed White tries to get around Gainesville center Aiden Raney for a layup on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia guard Shaheed White tries to get around Gainesville center Aiden Raney for a layup on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

With less than two weeks left before district tournaments, every game matters in the Region 1-5A playoff race.

On Tuesday, Gainesville strengthened its resume while delivering a blow to Columbia’s.

Than…