The Auburn Tigers (16-2, 4-2 SEC) will host the Iowa State Cyclones (9-9, 2-4 Big 12) at noon on Saturday, as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Auburn Bruce Pearl’s squad comes into Saturday’s game looking to build off of Wednesday’s 80-67 bounce-back win against South Carolina. The Tigers started …
Read More »Beltran Out as Mets Manager Amidst Scandal
Carlos Beltran stepped down from his position as Mets manager Thursday afternoon. His departure is the latest domino to fall as a result of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. As a fan favorite as a player, Beltran accepted the position on November 1st and is out before managing a game. As …
Read More »Columbia Football Eliminated by Lee for Second-Straight Year
By: Jake Lehman and Nicholas Anschultz Columbia’s football season came to a heartbreaking end Friday night. The Tigers dropped a 6-3 double-overtime battle on the road to rival Robert E. Lee, on a night when defense ruled. It’s the second year in a row Columbia (8-4, 2-1), has been outed …
Read More »Columbia Football’s USF Trio on Commitments and Playoffs
Despite losing three out of four heading into the playoffs, optimism is abound for Columbia football, a group led by three USF-committed seniors. Quarterback Jordan Smith, wide receiver Marquez Bell, and edge rusher Le’Vontae Camiel look forward to joining Charlie Strong’s program in Tampa, though a state title is clearly …
Read More »Columbia Football Hosts North Marion in Regular Season Finale
A pair of 7-2 teams look to end the regular season on a high note Friday night, as Columbia hosts North Marion on homecoming. Strength-on-Strength The matchup between the Columbia offense and the North Marion defense is a heavyweight battle. The Tiger offense has produced roughly points per game, while …
Read More »Columbia Bounces Back With Rout at Middleburg
The Columbia Tigers (7-2, 2-1) rebounded from consecutive turnover-plagued losses on the road against the Middleburg Broncos (2-7, 0-3), with a 48-23 victory powered by their explosive offense. First Half Fireworks The game started with a Columbia three-and-out, but this was not a sign of things to come. After Stone …
Read More »Atlantic-Delray Hands Columbia Second Straight Loss
The Atlantic Eagles of Delray Beach beat the Columbia Tigers 35-21 on a rainy Friday night in Lake City, with a strong performance on both sides of the ball. Excitement Early On Like many of Columbia’s games this season, the passing game got moving was effective early. Jordan Smith found …
Read More »Columbia Football Returns Home to Face Atlantic-Delray
The Columbia Tigers (6-1, 1-1) look to bounce back from their first loss of the season on Friday, as they face a talented Atlantic-Delray Beach (4-2, 2-0) football team at home. Disappointment Last Week Columbia’s bid for an elusive undefeated season came t0 an end last week. The Tigers lost …
Read More »Columbia Passes Road Test Against Madison County
It was a tale of two halves on Friday night in high school football as the Columbia Tigers came from behind to beat back-to-back state champion Madison County 32-21. Cowboys Ground N’ Pound The first half of Friday’s game saw the home team impose its will early and often, largely …
Read More »Winless Gainesville Travels to Unbeaten North Marion
The Gainesville Hurricanes (0-3, 0-0) travel to Citra tonight to take on the North Marion Colts (3-0, 0-0), hoping to gain some momentum heading into district play. About the Colts North Marion is off to quite a strong start in head coach Willie Offord’s fourth season. After a loss to …
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