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Columbia’s Zhyon Dillon drives towards the basket for a contested layup while East Marion’s Saniyah Franklin defends in the Lady Wildcats’ 52-21 win Dec. 12. | Photo by Jackson Howell

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Lady Wildcats handle Lady Eagles, Lady Trojans
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,12/20/23-10:42AM , 868 Reads
The Columbia Lady Wildcats took on both of their in-county rivals, East Marion and West Marion, last week and came out on top on both occasions.

The Lady Eagles and the Lady Wildcats squared off Dec. 12 at Columbia, and the Lady Wildcat defense smothered East Marion’s squad in an emphatic 52-21 victory.
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East Marion’s Donny Anderson blocks Columbia’s Tra Lewis’ shot at the backboard Dec. 12. | Photo by Jackson Howell

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Eagles top Wildcats in tight battle
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,12/20/23-9:37AM , 985 Reads
In a raucous environment between two old Marion County foes, East Marion claimed a road victory over Columbia 56-52 Dec. 12.
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The Woodlawn Prep Wolfpack bench explodes with excitement following Cole Sinclair’s go-ahead three-pointer in Woodlawn’s 48-43 victory over Columbia Academy Saturday. | Photo by Jackson Howell

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Sinclair hits ‘biggest shot in Woodlawn Prep history’ to take down Columbia Academy
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,12/20/23-8:00AM , 1,982 Reads
When the Cougars of Columbia Academy entered the Woodlawn Prep gym for the first time Saturday to take on the Wolfpack, a jam-packed crowd expected a show.
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Woodlawn Prep’s Cole Sinclair drives down the court as Columbia Academy’s Daniel Lowery Nov. 30. | Photo by Jackson Howell

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Woodlawn to host CA for first time Saturday
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,12/15/23-8:00AM , 1,131 Reads
For the first time in its program’s history, Woodlawn Prep will host another Marion County team as Columbia Academy is slated to make the short drive for a rematch Saturday.

The Cougars came from behind to take down the Wolfpack 55-45 Nov. 30 at CA, and now the Wolfpack have an opportunity to return the favor on their home court.
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