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East Marion freshman Adrinae Aikens set four region records and a South State record en route to claiming the Class 1 state title.

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Aikens, Heurtin win state powerlifting titles
By BRAD CROWE - Sports Editor
Wed,04/06/22-4:15PM , 2,019 Reads
Two more state titles have been brought home to Marion County from the MHSAA powerlifting championships, with East Marion freshman Adrinae Aikens winning the Class 1 girls title and West Marion senior Cade Heurtin winning the Class 3A boys state title.
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East Marion’s Kyler Collins snags a throw to first base for an out against Loyd Star. | Photo by Brad Crowe

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East Marion falls into tie for 3rd place in district
By BRAD CROWE - Sports Editor
Wed,04/06/22-4:00PM , 1,560 Reads
The East Marion Eagles (5-10, 4-5) are eager to get back on track following three straight losses to Loyd Star in district play.
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West Marion’s Gracie Odom high fives assistant coach Corey Thompson after reaching first base for a single against Columbia March 25. | Photo by Brad Crowe

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Lady Trojans take it 1 game at a time
By BRAD CROWE - Sports Editor
Wed,04/06/22-3:30PM , 1,840 Reads
With the 2022 regular season winding down, the West Marion Lady Trojans are heating up. Three more wins over the past week extended their current winning streak to seven games, lifting them to a commanding lead for first place in the Region 8-3A standings.
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Columbia’s Dylan Broom winds up for a pitch in Game 2 of the series against Lawrence County Friday. | Photo by Brad Crowe

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Wildcats win 4 straight in race to postseason
By BRAD CROWE - Sports Editor
Wed,04/06/22-3:02PM , 1,409 Reads
The Columbia Wildcats were eager to return to district play following a comeback victory over the Class 5A West Jones Mustangs that erased a three-game slide.
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