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Former Columbia High and Jones College star linebacker leaves for Louisville this weekend.

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:20 AM

Former Columbia High School star linebacker Kevon “KJ” Cloyd is leaving Jones College early to suit up for the Louisville Cardinals this fall.

Lady Cougars sophomore shortstop Maggie Wilks attempts to turn a double play in September 2019.

CA season begins Friday

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:16 AM

High school sports return Friday night for the first time since March with the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars softball team playing host to Prentiss Christian in their season opener.

East Marion head volleyball coach Mandell Echols and rising senior Azariyah Magee participated in the North-South All-Star Game Saturday at Pearl River Community College.

East player shines during all-star game

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:56 AM

East Marion rising senior Azariyah Magee and volleyball head coach Mandell Echols got to experience what it’s like competing against the state’s best competition Saturday at the North-South All-Star Game at Pearl River Community College.

JUCO football to be in-state only

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:52 AM

The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges announced Friday its decision to delay the start of the 2020 football season until Oct. 1.
The move comes on the heels of the NJCAA previously announcing its decision to play the majority of its fall sports in the spring.

The state champion Columbia Academy boys cross country team holds a banner after winning state in October 2019.

CA coach earns dual award

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:48 AM

For the seventh time in his coaching career, Columbia Academy cross country coach Duane Powell has been named the top coach in his classification. But for the first time, Powell was selected as both the boys and girls Class 3A Coach of the Year by his peers.

Landon Sanders warms up prior to a June Deep South League game.

Deep South enters postseason

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On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:25 AM

The reprieve given to area sports fans on the baseball diamond during the coronavirus pandemic is coming to a close this week.

East Marion running back Jadarrius Mallard hits the hole during a Monday practice.

Prep players pumped for season

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 344 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:10 AM

Coaches and fans aren’t the only ones excited high school football will be played this fall in Marion County following the July 14 announcement by the Mississippi High School Activities Association.
Players are itching to lace up come opening day Sept. 4 and relieved they won’t lose the 2020 season.

CA assistant coach Keith Stanley during a summer workout.

Private schools plan to play as scheduled

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 231 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 10:01 AM

Although public school football in Mississippi has been pushed back two weeks, Columbia Academy and the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools are gearing up for the season to begin as normal Aug. 21.
The Cougars are set to begin fall camp next week with two-a-day practices.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Luke McKenzie.

Pro playing in Vicksburg tourney

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 3,813 Reads
On Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:48 PM

At least one other pro baseball player from Marion County will get to see some live action this summer.

East Marion's Caleb Rawls scans the floor.

Rawls waiting to prove his worth

By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 288 Reads
On Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:47 PM

East Marion star Caleb Rawls will have to wait a little longer to show where he stands against the top basketball players in the state.

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