Columbus Gets By Western

     The #1 Columbus Explorers edged the #7 Western Wildcats 27-25 on Friday in a FHSAA Class 7A regional final. The Explorers are two wins away from winning their third straight state championship. 

     Columbus(9-3) picked up the first points of the contest and led 7-0 in the first quarter. Western(6-7) overtook them in the second quarter and were up 14-10 at halftime. 

     The Wildcats got a field goal during the third quarter for a 17-10 advantage. The Explorers outscored their opponent 17-8 in the fourth quarter to win the game 27-25.