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With added depth, exciting skill position players and a freshman phenon quarterback making his debut, the East Marion Eagles have high hopes as they try to win a district title. | Photo by Joshua Campbell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Youthful Eagles ready to take flight
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,08/28/24-12:55PM , 1,737 Reads
East Marion had high hopes heading into the 2023 season, but a wave of injuries – particularly at the quarterback position – famished those hopes. But thanks to increased numbers due to a talented, deep sophomore class, the sky's the limit for these Eagles.
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West Marion’s Neliyaha Smith scores a point for the Trojans. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Trojans top Wildcats in straight sets
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Wed,08/28/24-11:55AM , 964 Reads
In yet another Marion County volleyball showdown, the West Marion Trojans were victorious once again – this time against Columbia Monday in Foxworth.
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Howell: Football is back, and we sure did miss it
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,08/23/24-3:00PM , 1,229 Reads
When I’m courtside, by the dugout or on the sideline, people often ask me what my favorite sport to cover is. I don’t have an easy answer to that question, as any sport has its benefits, whether the stories are more fun to write, the pictures turn out better, the games are more exciting or the environment is intense.
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Columbia Academy looks to take down PCS for the first time since 2018 and start the season 2-0 Friday. | Photo by Jackson Howell © 2024 Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.

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Cougars welcome PCS Friday night
By JACKSON HOWELL - Sports Editor
Fri,08/23/24-10:32AM , 1,230 Reads
Fresh off of a thrilling come-from-behind victory to open 2024, Columbia Academy welcomes Presbyterian Christian Friday night with head coach Joey Hawkins facing his former team.

PCS, which opens its season Friday, leads the all-time series 15-5, and the Cougars are looking for their first win over the Bobcats since 2018.
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