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Logan Buckley struck out 13 batters in his winning performance April 1 against Silliman Institute. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2025 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Cougars fought with an edge to sweep Silliman
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,04/09/25-3:48PM , 1,416 Reads
Going into last week’s series with Silliman Institute, Columbia Academy had lost their last two series against the Wildcats dating back to 2023. The Cougars were more than aware of this fact, aiming to play with a chip on their shoulder in this year’s edition.
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CA wins 9th straight MAIS title
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,04/09/25-1:54PM , 2,037 Reads
Columbia Academy archery won an incredible ninth straight MAIS State Championship April 1 in Pearl. The Class 5A champs were led by Bella Rowell, the competition’s top female, and Cooper McNabb, the competition’s top male. The team was honored at the Mississippi Capitol in Jackson.

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Cooke enshrined at CA with jersey retirement
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,04/09/25-11:54AM , 1,279 Reads
Columbia Academy Athletic Director and head baseball coach Keith Stanley presents Logan Cooke, joined by his family, with a plaque and framed jersey at Cooke’s jersey retirement ceremony April 1.

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Howell: Final Four delivered even if the tournament didn’t
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Tue,04/08/25-6:21PM , 1,115 Reads
In order for this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament to be deemed a success, the final weekend had to deliver.
All week long heading into Monday, I saw plenty of fans clamoring for an entertaining Men’s Final Four. The intrigue of a Cinderella had been eliminated with all No. 1 seeds reaching the final Saturday.
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