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Columbia Academy introduced a pair of former Cougars to their coaching staff Dec. 8 in Clint Champagne and Brad Duncan. Signing to coach the Cougars are Champagne, left, and Duncan. Joining them are coach Keith Stanley, seniors to be Nick Reagan, Casey Harvey and Cole Fortenberry and head coach TC Chambliss. | Photo by Joshua Campbell

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He’s back! Coach Duncan rejoins Cougars as assistant with Champagne
By JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,12/14/22-8:43AM , 6,709 Reads
Coach Brad Duncan is as synonymous with Marion County football as any living man there is.
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CHS soccer bounces back with wins over Perry Central
By BRAD CROWE - Sports Editor
Mon,12/12/22-4:43PM , 3,213 Reads
The Columbia High School boys and girls soccer teams were eager to turn the tide after both suffered sizable losses to Pearl River Central, and they managed to do just that Dec. 6. Both teams were locked in offensively from start to finish against Perry Central, with the girls winning 3-1 and the boys following suit with a victory of 5-2.
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Pevey, Wilks sign with Southwest
By BRAD CROWE - Sports Editor
Fri,12/09/22-3:27PM , 2,765 Reads
Two more Lady Cougars are now headed to the next level of competition, as Columbia Academy seniors Abbey Pevey and Maggie Wilks both signed softball scholarships Friday to attend Southwest Mississippi Community College.
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CA represented well in MAIS All-Star Game
By BRAD CROWE - Sports Editor
Fri,12/09/22-11:47AM , 1,475 Reads
A few Columbia Academy Cougars were back on the gridiron for one last time Saturday to represent their school in the MAIS All-Stars competition at Jackson Prep.
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