As the Gainesville Hurricanes formed a line and took the walk to midfield to meet the Robert E. Lee Generals postgame, they knew for at least a second time this season, they let one slip away from their hands. The Generals (6-3, 2-0) defeated the Hurricanes ( 1-8, 1-2) on …
Read More »Columbia’s Lance Minson embracing the life of a two-sport athlete
Baseball has been apart of Lance Minson’s life practically since he was born. But around age 11 or 12, he found himself becoming fatigued by the game. So, he decided to take a step back and turn to another sport he enjoyed playing while he was younger to help keep …
Read More »Columbia Suffers First Loss To Lee Generals in OT Thriller
It seemed like an all to familiar sign for Columbia High School football fans. After crushing the Tigers’ state title dreams in the playoffs last year, the Robert E. Lee Generals squandered another opportunity for the Tigers on Friday night. A chance at a perfect season and possibly a district …
Read More »Gainesville Loses to Crosstown Rival Buchholz
A bitter rivalry was renewed once again at Citizens Field on Friday night, and it had a little bit of everything to it, plus a little more. The Class 7A Buchholz Bobcats (4-2, 2-0) defeated the Class 6A Gainesville Hurricanes (0-6, 0-1) by a final score of 18-13 in a tough, …
Read More »Columbia routs rival Gainesville to remain unbeaten
By: Nicholas Anschultz and Jake Lehman The Class 6A Columbia High Tigers improved to (5-0, 1-0) after defeating the Class 6A Gainesville Hurricanes (0-5, 0-1) Friday night in the district opener for both teams. Following a bye week, the Tigers were looking to maintain their momentum heading into district play …
Read More »Miscues Haunt Gainesville Again in Loss to North Marion
It was hard to take in what transpired on the field down in Citra Friday night if you are a Gainesville High School football fan. The Class 6A Hurricanes lost their fourth straight game after falling 41-6 to the Class 5A North Marion Colts. The Hurricanes (0-4, 0-0) have not …
Read More »Columbia High Defense Pounces in Win over Pine Forest
The Class 6A Columbia High Tigers improved to (4-0, 0-0) Friday night after defeating the Class 5A Pine Forest Eagles (1-2, 0-0), of Pensacola, 21-13 in high school football. It wasn’t the cleanest game offensively for the Tigers, who were looking to keep momentum going following a 67-12 win over …
Read More »Previewing Columbia’s Matchup with Young Akelynn’s Angels Program
By: Jake Lehman and Nick Anschultz The Class 6A Columbia High Tigers are back home this week as they play host to Akelynn’s Angels Christian Academy. Due to the effects of Hurricane Dorian on surrounding areas, the game was moved from Friday at 7:30 p.m. to Saturday with the same …
Read More »Columbia rolls in win over Trinity Christian Academy
Last year, Trinity Christian Academy gave Columbia its only loss in the regular season. A blemish that didn’t sit well the rest of 2018 for the Tigers. On Friday night, Columbia used that loss as fuel and defeated the Conquerors 38-7 at Tiger Stadium. Defense One of the main factors …
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