COMMENTARY: Faulkner’s Tigers fulfill Hosford’s dream of state-tournament berth

  • Columbia guard Tray Tolliver celebrates after defeating Daytona Beach Mainland 70-65 in Friday night’s Region 1-6A final. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia guard Tray Tolliver celebrates after defeating Daytona Beach Mainland 70-65 in Friday night’s Region 1-6A final. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

    The Columbia faithful swarmed coach Steve Faulkner with hugs and high fives Friday after his Tigers beat Mainland to advance to the Class 6A state semifinals.

    In the midst of the post-game celebration …