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Columbia head coach Brian Butler and the Wildcat bench celebrate after J'Shun Patt made a clutch basket that led to the Wildcats winning the Region 7-4A tournament Friday as the No. 5 seed. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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From rags to riches: Wildcats win district title as last team in
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Tue,02/13/24-3:06PM , 1,421 Reads
MONTICELLO – When the Columbia Wildcats entered the Region 7-4A tournament, there were very few who expected them to make a dent after struggling mightily during the regular season, only winning one district contest.
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Peyton Rowley, joined by her family, was honored before the Lady Cougars’ Feb. 1 game against Parklane Academy. By the end of the game, the senior was the hero after hitting the game-winning shot. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Rowley hits Senior Night buzzer-beater
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,02/09/24-3:21PM , 1,481 Reads
In the final game of her Columbia Academy basketball career, Peyton Rowley played the role of hero as her buzzer-beating basket propelled the Lady Cougars to a 47-45 win over Parklane Academy on Senior Night Feb. 1.
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Braylon Reed shoots a free throw for the Wolfpack Jan. 22. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Wolfpack undefeated in district for 3rd straight year
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,02/09/24-10:53AM , 1,347 Reads
The Woodlawn Prep Wolfpack, who took down Wilkinson County Christian Academy 59-44 to clinch a perfect regular season district record, carried a 13-game winning streak into the Class 2A South State Tournament, which started Tuesday with a win over Union Christian Academy at Riverdale Academy.
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The Wildcat players and coaches huddle up during pregame. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Wildcats top Purvis to clinch playoff berth, advance to district final
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,02/09/24-10:17AM , 853 Reads
The month of January was not one to remember for the Columbia Wildcats, who lost their final seven district games to end the season, but, as is the case in basketball, it only takes one opportunity to advance to the big dance.
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