PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia hands Trenton first loss of season, wins sixth straight

  • Columbia pitcher Josie Raulerson (44) celebrates with teammates after finishing off a 3-2 win over Trenton with a strikeout on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia pitcher Josie Raulerson (44) celebrates with teammates after finishing off a 3-2 win over Trenton with a strikeout on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

    Columbia made a big statement Thursday night.

    The message? The Tigers are ready to contend.

    Ryleigh Stone hit a two-run home run off Florida commit Addison Allaire and pitched five-plus innings before J…