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Columbia Academy’s Hays Carley went on an unbelievable run Monday night, scoring 17 straight fourth-quarter points to lead the Cougars to a win over East Marion. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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CA wins both games against East Marion
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,01/19/22-9:42AM , 2,240 Reads
In the first iteration of the Dr. King’s Dream Classic, both Columbia Academy squads walked away victorious against East Marion.
The boys game was by far the more competitive game as the Cougars (8-15) narrowly beat the Eagles (9-10) at CA Monday night 49-42.
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It could only be you, Marion County
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Wed,01/19/22-9:22AM , 3,191 Reads
It feels like this moment has been a long time in the making for me personally and professionally, but at the end of the day, I am merely a vessel for this community’s newspaper.
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Johnson, Wildcats receive trophies
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Managing/Sports Editor
Sun,01/16/22-11:00AM , 3,023 Reads
The Class 4A State Champion Columbia Wildcats were honored Tuesday night with the Marion County Football Championship trophy. At left, Paul Pounds, senior running back Omar Johnson, Columbia head coach Chip Bilderback and Hilton Holmes pose with the trophies.
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CA senior Hays Carley inked a scholarship Jan. 5 to play baseball at Jones College next season. The Columbian-Progress’ 2021 Offensive Player of the Year was joined by, front row, from left, Amy Carley and Trey Carley; back row, CA Athletic Director T.C. Chambliss, Jerry Carley, Ted Carley and Cougars head coach Keith Stanley. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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Carley signs scholarship with Jones
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Managing/Sports Editor
Sat,01/15/22-2:00PM , 2,526 Reads
Columbia Academy middle infielder Hays Carley will enter his senior season this spring without the burden of having to wonder if it will be his last after signing a scholarship to play at Jones College Jan. 5.
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