BOYS BASKETBALL: CHS to host Pine Forest in playoff opener, FWHS left out

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket against Rickards during the District 2-5A championship on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

A district title propelled Columbia up the Region 1-5A rankings, just not as high as hoped.

The FHSAA revealed the playoff brackets on Sunday and the Tigers (18-9) were awarded the No. 3 seed, earning …