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Molly Sistrunk shoots a free throw after drawing a foul during the Jan. 27 game between Columbia Academy and Ben’s Ford.

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Lady Cougars take runner-up spot

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/11/26-4:00PM, 464 Reads
The Columbia Academy Lady Cougars secured their place in the upcoming MAIS Class 3A Division I Tournament this week, finishing as runner-ups in the South Regional Tournament following a week of high-stakes basketbal
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West Marion’s Judd Harmon inks a scholarship with Jones College on National Signing Day Feb. 4 while surrounded by friends and family.

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Harmon honors his mom as he signs with Jones

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,02/11/26-2:00PM, 1,761 Reads
Trojans senior left tackle Judd Harmon has had to endure more than any teenager should, but he persevered to author a tremendous career at West Marion, which culminated in him signing a letter of intent on National Signing Day Feb. 4 with Jones College.
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Halen Story and Bryson Robinson protect the paint on defense during the Jan. 23 game between Woodlawn and WCCA.

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Roller coaster week of basketball for Marion County

By NICHLOS CUTRELL NICHLOS CUTRELL - Reporter
Wed,02/11/26-2:00PM, 408 Reads
It was a week of high drama and shifting fortunes for area basketball programs.
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West Marion’s Eli Smith inks a scholarship with Jones College on National Signing Day Feb. 4 while surrounded by friends and family.

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Trojans long snapper signs with Jones

By JOSHUA CAMPBELL JOSHUA CAMPBELL - Publisher
Wed,02/11/26-12:30PM, 1,298 Reads
There are very few long snapper positions available at the collegiate level, but West Marion senior Eli Smith has secured one of them. Smith, who also started for the Trojans at center, signed a letter of intent to play at Jones College on National Signing Day Feb. 4 to continue his playing career.
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