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Columbia’s Zack Strickland dribbles up the field while Buchholz’s Riley Smith gives chase during Wednesday’s District 2-6A semifinals. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Zack Strickland dribbles up the field while Buchholz’s Riley Smith gives chase during Wednesday’s District 2-6A semifinals. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Strickland follows Hingson's heroics with game-winner in OT, sends Columbia to playoffs for first time since 2010

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Two amazing shots saved Columbia’s season. They also ended a 10-year playoff drought for the Tigers. Trey Hingson scored in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime and Zack Strickland curved a ball perfectly into the net in the 98th minute for the game-winner to lift No.
Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton pulls up for a shot against Gainesville during Wednesday’s District 2-6A semifinals. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton pulls up for a shot against Gainesville during Wednesday’s District 2-6A semifinals. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Paxton goes off for 45 points to lead Columbia past Gainesville in District 2-6A semis

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Columbia will have the opportunity to claim its first district title in more than 20 years after dispatching the Gainesville 65-57 on Wednesday night in a District 2-6A semifinals behind a career-high 45 points from Na’Haviya Paxton. The No.
South Carolina forward Justin Minaya (10) makes a shot over Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) during the first half Wednesday in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

South Carolina forward Justin Minaya (10) makes a shot over Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) during the first half Wednesday in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: South Carolina pounds No. 22 Florida in paint for upset win

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
GAINESVILLE — South Carolina coach Frank Martin was beside himself as he counted 10 consecutive first-half possessions in which the ball failed to touch the paint. Turnovers. Offensive fouls. Long-range shots.
Columbia receiver Jaden Williams speaks during his signing ceremony on Wednesday. The 3-star prospect inked his LOI with Butler County Community College. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Jaden Williams speaks during his signing ceremony on Wednesday. The 3-star prospect inked his LOI with Butler County Community College. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: 3-star WR Jaden Williams chooses Butler County CC, CHS 2021 class up to 9 along with FSU early signee Shyheim Brown

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
When Columbia 3-star receiver Jaden Williams decommitted from Western Michigan right before early signing day in December, he was hoping to find a new home by the time February rolled around. Instead, he was still looking on the day before National Signing Day arrived.