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Former Dodger minor leaguer Sam McWilliams celebrates after a great catch was made during infield drills July 6 at the inaugural All-Star Baseball Camp headlined by Slade Wilks. McWilliams hosts baseball camps across the state, most recently in Magee. | Photo by Jackson Howell

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All-Star camp paves way for more in the future
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,07/12/23-11:53AM , 633 Reads
Giving back to the Marion County community was one of Slade Wilks’ goals, and it’s safe to say he accomplished that following his baseball camp July 6.
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Columbia Academy star pitcher and first baseman Logan Buckley has been named the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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Buckley named MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,07/12/23-11:44AM , 5,748 Reads
The accolades continue for the Columbia Academy star as MaxPreps named Logan Buckley their National Freshman of the Year for the 2023 season.
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As football season approaches, cherish who you watch with
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,07/07/23-12:31PM , 1,879 Reads
This point on the calendar comes every year. While enjoying the Independence Day holiday and ongoing summer festivities are fun to do, I just can’t help but long for the return of football season.
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Columbia 11u All-Star Adonijay Evans stands alongside Lincoln County All-Stars June 30. As a result of finishing runner-up in the State tournament hosted at The Yards, the 11u All-Stars advance to the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series July 20 in Center, Texas. | Photo by Jackson Howell

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Columbia All Stars compete in big tournaments
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,07/07/23-11:46AM , 8,697 Reads
Columbia youth baseball and softball all-stars represented Marion County well in recent weeks by participating in state and district tournaments across the Pine Belt.
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