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PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia hoops teams sweep Hamilton County

NEWS STAFF
Friday, January 24, 2020
Marcus Peterson scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Columbia to an 81-56 win over Hamilton County in Jasper Friday night, its ninth in a row. Darrien Jones, Kenney Gaines and Jordan Smith all added 11 points, with Smith hitting three 3-pointers for the Tigers (20-2).
Columbia’s Jakob North dribbles the ball up the field as Bishop Kenny’s Martin Pineiros rushes to defend. (ZACH ABOLVERDI/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Jakob North dribbles the ball up the field as Bishop Kenny’s Martin Pineiros rushes to defend. (ZACH ABOLVERDI/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Crusaders top Tigers thanks to two PKs

ZACH ABOLVERDI
Friday, January 24, 2020
The Columbia boys soccer team has suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since the opening week of the season.  But unlike the Tigers’ first home loss Tuesday with six starters out against Forest, they were much more competitive Friday in their 2-1 loss to Bishop Kenny.
Columbia’s Morgan Hoyle finishes her clean and jerk to break her own school record in the 129-pound weight class with a lift of 145 pounds at the District 2-2A meet on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Morgan Hoyle finishes her clean and jerk to break her own school record in the 129-pound weight class with a lift of 145 pounds at the District 2-2A meet on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Chasteen, Hoyle break school records to win district titles

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, January 24, 2020
One school record wasn’t enough for Morgan Hoyle at Friday’s District 2-2A meet. She wanted two. Hoyle capped off a stellar day with a 145-pound lift on her final clean and jerk rep, breaking her school record of 140 in the 129-pound weight class.
Columbia receiver Marquez Bell and linebacker Le’vontae Camiel received the team’s MVP awards for offense and defense at the team’s banquet on Thursday. Bell also received one of the Record Breaker awards and best WR award, while Camiel also received one of the Captains awards on defense. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marquez Bell and linebacker Le’vontae Camiel received the team’s MVP awards for offense and defense at the team’s banquet on Thursday. Bell also received one of the Record Breaker awards and best WR award, while Camiel also received one of the Captains awards on defense. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Bell, Camiel take home MVP honors at Columbia's team banquet

ZACH ABOLVERDI
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Columbia coach Brian Allen received a text this week from Virginia wide receivers coach Marques Hagans. The Cavaliers had just conducted an in-home visit with CHS wide receiver Marquez Bell. Their head coach, Bronco Mendenhall, wanted to get Allen’s opinion on Bell.
Columbia's Jason Caballero dribbles around Forest player on Tuesday night. The Tigers and Wildcats will face each other in the District 2-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Jason Caballero dribbles around Forest player on Tuesday night. The Tigers and Wildcats will face each other in the District 2-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER: FHSAA announces district tournament brackets

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The FHSAA announced the district tournaments brackets for soccer on Thursday. Columbia’s boys team is the No. 5 seed in District 2-6A and will travel to No. 4 seed Forest on Feb. 3, with the winner facing top-seeded Lincoln.
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COMMENTARY: UF, LSU play down to the wire yet again

ZACH ABOLVERDI
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Florida and LSU nearly played to overtime Tuesday for the third time in four games. The Tigers survived a late rally by the Gators, who scored 20 points in the final three and a half minutes after falling behind. Keytonae Johnson had a chance to tie it up with 0.
Columbia guard Taylor Ivery looks to drive by Lincoln’s Erin Turral on Dec. 13, 2019. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Taylor Ivery looks to drive by Lincoln’s Erin Turral on Dec. 13, 2019. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia out to prove it can compete with Lincoln in district rematch

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Erin Turral was unstoppable the last time Columbia faced Lincoln. It was a long night for the Lady Tigers, who fell to the Lady Trojans 76-42 thanks to Turral’s 36 points. No matter what Columbia tried defensively, Turral found the basket and hit six 3-pointers.