COLUMBIA — After a 1-7 season that included an 0-4 mark in Atlantic 1A play, the Columbia High School Wildcats are looking to turn the page, and second-year head coach Ron'Dayle Floyd believes his team has the pieces to do it.

The Wildcats open the season Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at home against Jones Senior, kicking off what Floyd hopes will be a season defined by toughness up front, balance on offense and, most importantly, wins in conference play.

For information, check out the Aug., 19, 2026, edition of the Roanoke Beacon.