PREP FOOTBALL: Rickards brings battle-tested edge into playoff opener vs. Columbia

  • Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins tries to escape pressure from the Bolles defense on Oct. 31. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins tries to escape pressure from the Bolles defense on Oct. 31. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

    It’s been one-and-done for Columbia in the playoffs the past two seasons.

    And while the Tigers may be big favorites come Friday night to finally advance on for the first time since 2022, they’re well a…