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Members of the Trojans include, not in order, Griffyn Harmon, Elicia Conerly, Zariah Thompson, Precious Conerly, Caydance Brumfield, Gracie Odom, Alexie Kingston, Kady Stringer, Neliyaha Smith, Rebekah White, Maycee McKenzie, Kirsten Williams, Shannon Christopher, Baylee Parrett, Laleigh Duncan, McKenzie Stringer, Layla Harvey, Aliyah Graham, Chanley McNabb and Emileigh Pounds. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Trojans aiming to repeat as county champs and beyond
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Thu,08/08/24-7:55AM , 1,686 Reads
Last season was a successful season for West Marion, and the Trojans look to build off that momentum in 2024.

Fresh off of its first Marion County championship in program history, West Marion not only wants to hold onto the county crown but also make some noise in arguably the toughest Class 3A district in the state.
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Members of the Wildcats include, not in order, Jakira Brown, Xzayiah Buckley, Kristian Cowart, Karaline Davis, Adrieyana Fortenberry, Camryn Haddox, Destiny Henry, Paris Hooks, J’Mia Jackson, Renejah Jefferson, Malea Martin, Raelyn McKenzie, Azarie McKinney, Nakeya McLendon, Jaylah McNease, Meliah McNease, Mia Miciello, Sariya Robinson, Jadelyn Sellers, Macey Stogner, Hannah Stringer, Lexie Stringer and Raniyah Woodson. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Playoff aspirations for Columbia under Robinson
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,08/07/24-3:55PM , 1,176 Reads
After coming up just one game short of the postseason in 2023, this year’s Columbia Wildcats look to get back to winning ways with new head coach Nicole Robinson taking the reins.
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Members of the Eagles include, not in order, Ayanna McLin, Destiny Thompson, Adrianna Beard, Callie Newsome, Kristin Ann Walden, Aspen Dillon, Alyssa Watts, Amariah Holloway, Kaitlyn Hester, Kayleigh Allen, Ashlyn Dillon, Alysia Green, Kylie Watts, Adrinae Aikens, Zi’Kiya Bridges, Destiny Stokes, Arianna Bourne, Tanylah Johnson, Natalee Dillon, Heaven Rawls, Layken Ezell, Hayden Jackson, Kaniya Dawson and Aumni Dillon. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Eagles searching for killer instinct in 2024
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,08/07/24-1:56PM , 1,615 Reads
East Marion is no stranger to winning on the volleyball court, and head coach Mandell Echols has challenged his team to uphold that standard this season.
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Macie Wilks celebrates with her teammates after blasting her second home run of the night Monday to help the Lady Cougars put down PCS 6-1. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Wilks hits two homers to push CA past PCS
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,08/07/24-12:00PM , 907 Reads
Columbia Academy softball is once again out to a hot start, as it sits at 7-1 for the second time in as many years. Though it was a team effort in the Lady Cougars’ 6-1 win at home against PCS Monday night, Macie Wilks shined above the rest by blasting two home runs over the center-field wall.
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