The Columbia Lions got back in the win column Friday night with a 42-14 win over visiting Antioch. The Lions took the lead in the first quarter on a 65-yard connection from Matthew Markham to Dre Hall. Columbia upped their advantage to 21-7 at the half and never looked back. Junior tailback Chris Martin led the way rushing for 131 yards and a TD. Threw the air Markham had another productive night, which has been the norm for the junior, as he racked up 156 yards and the one touchdown while running for  38 and 2 yard scores. 

The Lions defense also faced a challenge with the Anticoh wishbone and talented QB Demarco Moore, but they stepped up to the task forcing a couple of turnovers. Sophomore Maverick Dickinson had a great night on “D”, causing one of the takeaways.

Columbia’s Dre Hall hauled in four receptions for 117 yards and a TD. D’Monte Martin five for 29 yards and TDs of 13 and 14 yards. The Lions (8-1) will close out the regular season next week at Franklin County.

Before the game all of the seniors were honored and a special presentation acknowledging Dylan Rebeor, who would have been a senior this year, but passed away from colon cancer before the Lions 5AAA Championship last season. Executives with Russell Athletics were on hand to announce a special award, in Dylan’s name that will be presented to a team that also has overcome a setback during their season. The national award will be named “The Fight Like Dylan Award”. TSNSports spoke to Russell Athletics Senior Director of Sports Marketing Skip Nichol about its inception. Click Here.

Close friend Lion senior wide receiver Eric Belew had the honor of wearing Dylan’s #25 jersey Friday night for the last time. TSN spoke to Belew about his tribute. Click Here.

Join TennesseeSportsNet.com for the SportsWebLive program Saturday morning from Jones & Lang Sporting Goods at 10:00AM. Dylan Rebeor’s mother Heather will join us for the start of the show.