It was a light week for the Eagles with only one game on the docket, but East Marion made the most of it and provided some clarity on what’s in store for the stretch run.
The dominance of the Cougars is continuing to reach new heights as Columbia Academy’s winning streak is up to 22 games with two more wins over District 4 opponents.
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For the first time this season the Wildcats can say they have a winning streak brewing with back-to-back district wins boosting Columbia to second place in Region 8-3A.
Columbia (5-12, 2-1) tipped off the victories Jan. 14 with a 67-58 home win over Tylertown before besting Seminary 63-49 at home Friday.
Another week is in the books and the wins keep on piling up for Columbia Academy. The Cougars pushed their winning streak to 20 games, a school record, with a trio of impressive victories and are embarking on a season for the ages.
There was only one game on the docket for the Wildcats last week, but it served as a microcosm of Columbia’s season.
A “championship hangover” is talked about often in sports and for good reason. It’s a difficult transition to go from the hunters to the hunted, and East Marion is still learning how to adjust.
For the third time in four years, a Columbia High School tennis star will be taking their talents to Hinds Community College.
Senior Elizabeth Knight signed a letter of intent Friday to attend the Raymond school on scholarship, joining Bryce Ramshur last year and Bryce Livingston in 2016.
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It took every last second of the 32 minutes on the clock Tuesday night, but the Lady Cougars held on against Lamar Christian School for their sixth district win of the season.
Columbia Academy (7-14, 6-2) outlasted Lamar at home in a 31-30 nail biter that came down to a half-court heave at the buzzer.
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A resurrection has taken place for the Lady Trojans, who already have more wins this year than they have in the past six seasons, but there still is a lot of room for growth.
Following a 17-day layoff, the Lady Wildcats struggled to get out of their own way Tuesday night against Jeff Davis County, committing 36 turnovers to just seven assists in a blowout loss.
