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Cougars shortstop Trevor Courtney attempts to turn a double play April 8 against Lamar Christian. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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CA on postseason edge
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Wed,04/14/21-4:19PM , 2,100 Reads
Columbia Academy’s backs are firmly pressed against the wall. Mired in a 10-game losing streak that includes seven district losses, the Cougars may need to have some help to get into the playoffs.
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Despite sweep, Eagles near playoffs
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Wed,04/14/21-4:17PM , 1,207 Reads
Although the Eagles are coming off of being swept by a district opponent, East Marion is in great shape to secure a program-building postseason berth.

The Eagles (4-8, 2-4) are firmly in third place in Region 8-2A after being swept by Perry Central, but four teams from each district make the playoffs.
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The 2020-2021 basketball awards go to Macey Jones (MVP), Caleb Rawls (OPOY), Peyton McCain (DPOY), Lauren McDaniel (MIP) and Vashon Sims (CBPOY). | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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Five earn basketball awards
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Fri,04/02/21-1:31PM , 2,740 Reads
The votes are in for Marion County’s basketball stars, and the Most Valuable Player, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Player and Comeback Player of the Year awards have been decided.
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East Marion steals 57 bases in doubleheader
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL
Fri,04/02/21-1:16PM , 1,096 Reads
Although they dropped their first district contest of the season, the East Marion Lady Eagles were shorthanded and responded in full force.
The Lady Eagles (5-7, 2-1) fell 17-5 at St. Patrick March 26 but were without their top two pitchers because of injury. They actually outhit the Lady Irish 11-5 in the loss.
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