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Caiden Hooker drives the ball down the court for the Trojans Jan. 19. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Trojans and Lady Trojans eliminated at Magee Feb. 13
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,02/21/24-11:53AM , 1,086 Reads
The West Marion Trojans and Lady Trojans each earned a playoff berth, but both had their seasons end at the hands of Magee on the road Feb. 13.
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Wildcat senior Jeremiah Tatum defends a Quitman player Feb. 13. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Wildcats and Lady Wildcats eliminated from playoffs
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,02/21/24-11:06AM , 587 Reads
The Columbia Wildcats and Lady Wildcats fell in the playoffs last week, with the Wildcats falling at home Feb. 13 to Quitman 50-28 in the first round and the Lady Wildcats dropping their second round matchup Friday at Lanier 57-48.
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Naji Cain tags third base on a force-out play before a sliding Jacob Buffalo can reach safely Friday. Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Wildcats, Trojans trade home victories to open season
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,02/21/24-9:55AM , 885 Reads
There’s rarely a dull moment when the Columbia Wildcats and West Marion Trojans face off on the diamond, and their two duels Feb. 13 and Friday brought plenty of excitement as the Trojans and Wildcats each nabbed a victory on their home field.
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The Woodlawn Prep Wolfpack finished their best season to date by finishing in second place in the MAIS Class 2A Tournament, falling in the championship game 58-53 in double overtime Saturday against Briarfield Academy. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Wolfpack finish as Class 2A runner-up
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Tue,02/20/24-4:23PM , 1,906 Reads
MARKS – It took two overtime periods and clutch three-point shooting to end Woodlawn Prep’s magical 2023-24 season, which is what Briarfield Academy did 58-53 in the MAIS Class 2A State Championship at Delta Academy Saturday.
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