PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia rallies from 8 runs down for improbable win over Bradford

  • Columbia’s Hailey Bowmer (left) and Karis Jernigan celebrate after the Tigers’ 10-9 win over Bradford on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
    Columbia’s Hailey Bowmer (left) and Karis Jernigan celebrate after the Tigers’ 10-9 win over Bradford on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

    Down eight runs to Bradford, Columbia battled back.

    The Tigers scored seven in the fifth inning to pull within a run. Then, Reece Chasteen sent a rocket to center field.

    For a moment, it appeared Columb…