Columbus Clobbers Goleman

     The defending FHSAA Class 4M state champions the Columbus Explorers destroyed the Goleman Gators 49-6 in a Class 4M regional quarterfinal on Thursday afternoon. It was the first 2023 FHSAA Playoff game held in South Florida. 

     It was a rematch between two high schools in Class 4M District 15 from two weeks ago. The Explorers handled the Gators 24-6 in Week 9 during the regular season. 

     Columbus(9-2) rolled out to a big lead and Goleman(4-7) could not keep up. The top-seeded Explorers in Region 4 will host either South Dade or West Broward next week in a regional semifinal.