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HOWELL: No hate for Campbell, just devastation for Detroit after collapse
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Thu,02/01/24-4:47PM , 682 Reads
It was right there for the taking. The Detroit Lions, lovable losers who have not only never won a Super Bowl but also haven’t reached football’s grandest stage, had their dreams dashed Sunday after losing a 17-point lead to the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFC Championship, delivering even more heartbreak to fans from “The Motor City.”
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K'lila Sellers defends against a Lawrence County player Jan. 18. | Photo by Jackson Howell ©

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Surging Lady Wildcats face difficult final stretch
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Thu,02/01/24-12:05PM , 714 Reads
The Columbia Lady Wildcats, now 17-5 and a perfect 7-0 in Region 7-4A, have their work cut out for them over the next two weeks to continue what has so far been a remarkable season.
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Daniel Lowery passes the ball for the Cougars, who consistently employ a ball-control philosophy under head coach Dale Watts. | Photo by Jackson Howell ©

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Cougars pass, pass, pass their way to crucial district wins
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Thu,02/01/24-9:12AM , 1,145 Reads
In order to have an opportunity to partake in the South State Tournament later this month, the Columbia Academy Cougars needed to win both games last week, according to head coach Dale Watts. Mission accomplished for the Cougars, as CA took down Bowling Green School 30-23 Jan. 23 and Brookhaven Academy 38-24 Friday at home.
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Kylie Watts drives to the basket for the Lady Eagles. | Photo by Jackson Howell ©

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Eagles clinch playoff berth, Lady Eagles get revenge against Enterprise
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,01/31/24-5:12PM , 1,090 Reads
The first official playoff ticket has been punched in Marion County, as the East Marion Eagles clinched their spot in the Class 1A playoffs by taking down Enterprise 55-32 Monday.
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