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Columbia’s girls basketball team defeated Fleming Island on Saturday to win the Battle on the Island. (COURTESY)
Na’Haviya Paxton notched a double-double with 23 points and 20 rebounds to lead Columbia to a 56-36 win over Fleming Island and capture the Battle on the Island.
Paxton also had five assists, five blocks and six steals and was named tournament MVP. Bree Dixon also made the all-tournament team, finishing with four points, nine rebounds and two assists in the championship win.
Anzarria Jerkins also had a double-double with 11 points, 10 steals and two rebounds. Taylor Ivery added 13 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Columbia (8-2) will next play in the Hitchcock’s Challenge in Alachua on Dec. 27.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Columbia wrapped up the Henry Clay Holiday Tournament in Kentucky with a 79-57 win over Moore.
Marcus Peterson led the Tigers (7-1) with a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds on his way to being named to the all-tournament team. Darrien Jones also had 13 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
Tray Tolliver added 14 points and Jordan Smith finished with 10.
Columbia next plays in the Hitchcock’s Challenge in Alachua on Dec. 27.