PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia scores early but falters late in another loss to Gainesville

Columbia second baseman Sofia Arata can’t hold onto a throw as Gainesville’s Jayla Clark slides safely into second base. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia second baseman Sofia Arata can’t hold onto a throw as Gainesville’s Jayla Clark slides safely into second base. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GAINESVILLE — Three weeks ago, Columbia took a shot at the top team in District 3-5A, Gainesville. The Tigers took the Class 5A No. 5 Hurricanes to the brink and back, ultimately falling 4-3 in 10 inn…