One Columbia Academy basketball program has already been eliminated in the MAIS AAA South State Tournament, while the other is among the favorites to win it all.
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East Marion is sitting pretty right now with both of its hoops programs. The Eagles (20-5, 8-0) have won 16 straight, while the Lady Eagles (15-9, 8-0) are at eight straight.
The Columbia Wildcats and Lady Wildcats were in the exact same situation heading into the Region 8-3A Tournament at Wesson Tuesday, having both earned the No. 3 seed in their respective tournaments.
While the West Marion Trojans and Lady Trojans only have six victories and one district win between them, they both had a shot to make the playoffs Tuesday night.
Columbia Academy is nearing the end of its regular season, and everything the Cougars are after is still within reach.
The Cougars (18-11, 3-1) tripled their District 4 win total last week and came within one shot of knocking off a talented AAAA squad.
Columbia seemingly was in the driver’s seat in Region 8-3A following a huge win Friday night in front of its home crowd, but the Wildcats faltered Monday and will need some help to finish the regular season atop the standings.
East Marion’s winning streak is up to 14 games after the Eagles doubled up Sacred Heart on the road Friday night.
Columbia moved into a tie for first in Region 8-3A with a comeback 54-47 win over rival Tylertown Friday night.
The Wildcats are now tied with Tylertown at 6-2 in district with two games to play.
Anthony Alford was called up to The Show twice last year, and now the Columbia native is ready to make a name for himself on the national stage.
The outfielder said he intends to make the Toronto Blue Jays club out of spring training this year and give the team no reason to send him back down to the minor leagues.
The Wildcats’ chances of claiming the Region 8-3A regular season title dropped significantly after a pair of road losses Jan. 15 and Jan. 18 against Tylertown and Seminary, but Columbia (10-13, 5-2) righted the ship last week and still have a chance to come out on top.
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