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Columbia guard Jordan Smith (0) and forward Marcus Peterson (1) surround Evans’ guard Deshaun Osborne during Monday’s game at the Hitchcock’s Challenge. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia falls to Orlando Evans in Hitchcock's Challenge title game

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, December 30, 2019

ALACHUA — Shooting hot into the Hitchcock’s Challenge championship game, Columbia went ice cold. And at times, it seemed like Orlando Evans couldn’t miss.

Columbia’s girls basketball team is pictured with the trophy after winning the Hitchcock’s Challenge on Monday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia beats Miami Killian to win Hitchcock's Challenge

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, December 30, 2019

ALACHUA — The first ever Hitchcock’s Challenge girls bracket belongs to Columbia. The Lady Tigers won the inaugural tournament, defeating Miami Killian 50-42 on Monday at Legacy Park to finish a perfect 3-0.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia advances to championship in Hitchcock's Challenge

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Sunday, December 29, 2019

Columbia defeated Eastside 64-43 in the Hitchcock's Challenge semifinals on Saturday at Legacy Park. Darrien Jones led the Tigers (10-1) with 15 points while Kenney Gaines scored 11. Jordan Smith and Marcus Peterson each had eight points against the Rams (5-4).

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PREP ROUNDUP: CHS basketball teams advance in Hitchcock's Challenge with wins

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Saturday, December 28, 2019

Columbia topped Lakeland 68-59 in the second round of the Hitchcock's Challenge on Saturday. Charleston Ponds led the Tigers (9-1) with 17 points while Marcus Peterson recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Mackenzie Conklin is the LCR’s Swimmer of the Year. (MANDI SLOAN/Special to the Reporter)

FALL ALL-AREA: Conklin named LCR's Swimmer of the Year

ZACH ABOLVERDI

Friday, December 27, 2019

For the second year in a row, a Conklin has been named the Lake City Reporter’s Swimmer of the Year. Columbia junior Mackenzie Conklin earns the honor in 2019 after her brother, Evan Conklin, received the nod following his 2018 campaign at CHS.

Columbia coach Anthony Perry coaches up his team during a timeout during Friday’s game against Oak Hall in the Hitchcock’s Challenge. (ZACH ABOLVERDI/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia rallies to beat Oak Hall in Hitchcock's Challenge

ZACH ABOLVERDI

Friday, December 27, 2019

ALACHUA — The Lady Tigers have won three in a row since dropping back-to-back games, rallying Friday against Oak Hall for a 41-38 win at the Hitchcock’s Challenge.

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia thumps Chiefland in Hitchcock's Challenge opener

ZACH ABOLVERDI

Friday, December 27, 2019

ALACHUA — Fresh off a pair of wins at the Henry Clay Holiday Tournament in Kentucky, Columbia boys kept it rolling Friday at the Hitchcock’s Challenge. The Tigers scored 70-plus points for the second straight game, cruising past Chiefland to the tune of 77-22.

Columbia’s girls basketball team defeated Fleming Island on Saturday to win the Battle on the Island. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS girls win Battle on the Island; CHS boys leave Kentucky with another win

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Na’Haviya Paxton notched a double-double with 23 points and 20 rebounds to lead Columbia to a 56-36 win over Fleming Island and capture the Battle on the Island. Paxton also had five assists, five blocks and six steals and was named tournament MVP.

The CHS boys and girls hoops teams won Friday.

PREP ROUNDUP: Tigers trounce Trojans in tourney

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

After suffering its first loss of the season at the buzzer Thursday, the Columbia boys basketball team bounced back in a big way on Friday. The Tigers defeated Southern 61-37 in their second game at the Henry Clay Holiday Tournament in Kentucky.

Columbia’s TJ Hudson races with Santa Fe’s Colton Weiser for possession of the ball on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Columbia battles back from 2-goal deficit to tie Santa Fe

ZACH ABOLVERDI

Thursday, December 19, 2019

For the third game in a row, the Columbia boys soccer team played to a draw Thursday night. But the latest result felt more like a win for the Tigers, who rallied with a pair of second-half goals and tied Santa Fe, 2-2.