PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia leaning on chemistry, confidence in Final Four

  • Columbia shortstop Alannah Lord (2) celebrates after recording an out against Baker County during the Region 1-4A championship on May 14. The Tigers won 6-2 to advance to the Class 4A Final Four. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia shortstop Alannah Lord (2) celebrates after recording an out against Baker County during the Region 1-4A championship on May 14. The Tigers won 6-2 to advance to the Class 4A Final Four. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

    Columbia coach Joe Saucier still has the text.

    Before the Tigers ever played a game this season, he sent a message to the booster club that’s been proven true time and time again this spring.

    “‘Guys, we…