PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia holds off Middleburg to win District 3-3S title

  • Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) tries to avoid a tackle as he scrambles down the field against Middleburg on Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)
    Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) tries to avoid a tackle as he scrambles down the field against Middleburg on Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)
  • Columbia receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch against Middleburg on Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)
    Columbia receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch against Middleburg on Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

    There were two celebrations in one day for Columbia.

    The Tigers celebrated Homecoming, then a district title.

    Behind a defense that had two red zone stands as well as a pick-6 by safety Jerome Carter, C…