VARSITY WEEKLY: Columbia boys move up rankings in tight Region 1-5A race

Columbia guard Murkail Cray drives to the basket against Buchholz on Jan. 13. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia guard Murkail Cray drives to the basket against Buchholz on Jan. 13. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

The Region 1-5A standings in boys basketball tightened even more in the latest FHSAA rankings released Tuesday.

Columbia (11-9) jumped from eighth to sixth after going 2-1 with wins over Buchholz playo…