BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia preaching confidence, toughness entering Region 1-5A quarterfinal at Lincoln

Columbia guard Zadrian Knowlton shoots a 3-pointer against Leon during the District 2-5A semifinals on Feb. 5. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia guard Zadrian Knowlton shoots a 3-pointer against Leon during the District 2-5A semifinals on Feb. 5. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

It’s been an ongoing conversation this week in practice.

After the sting of a 56-41 loss to Leon in the District 2-5A semifinals, No. 6 seed Columbia (15-11) returned to the gym with a message. Shots t…