PREP BASEBALL: Niceville sweeps Columbia in Region 1-5A semis on walk-off grand slam

Columbia coach Chris Howard speaks to his team following the Tigers' sweep over Mosley in the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on April 24. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia coach Chris Howard speaks to his team following the Tigers' sweep over Mosley in the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on April 24. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

NICEVILLE — The siren at “The Hill” rang loud.

Jackson Marquardt celebrated by tossing his helmet to the side before being greeted by his teammates at home plate. What was a joyous win for Niceville wa…