BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia aims to make first Final Four since 1968 against Mainland

  • Columbia guard Kenney Gaines looks to pass as Lincoln’s defenses closes in during Tuesday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia guard Kenney Gaines looks to pass as Lincoln’s defenses closes in during Tuesday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
  • Columbia guard Darrien Jones shoots in traffic against Lincoln during Tuesday's Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia guard Darrien Jones shoots in traffic against Lincoln during Tuesday's Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

    They all remember what it felt like.

    The pain of getting so close to a Final Four still lingers today. Columbia was a win away last season before losing to Crestview in the regional finals.

    Seniors Darr…