GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia edges Chiles behind Cox, Gardner

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner dribbles up the court in transition against Madison County on Dec. 13, 2023. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia forward Jolena Gardner dribbles up the court in transition against Madison County on Dec. 13, 2023. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Mariah Cox scored 15 points and Jolena Gardner (left) posted a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds to go with three blocks to lead Columbia to a 47-38 win over Chiles on the road Wednesday ev…