A New Era Takes Flight
The Eagles finally snapped a 101‑game winless streak that dated back to 2015, routing Greensboro High 41‑14 in a game that felt more like a celebration than a contest.
The victory marks the end of the longest losing streak in the nation, a drought that had hung over the program for more than a decade and a half.
Head coach Sammie Coates, a former Auburn standout and NFL draft pick, took over the program last year and immediately set about reshaping the team's mindset, emphasizing daily improvement over the shadow of the past.
Under his guidance the roster was trimmed to 28 players a year ago, only to be expanded to 60 this season, giving younger athletes a chance to prove themselves and fostering a deeper sense of competition.
The game began with Greensboro striking first, leading 14‑0, but the Eagles answered with a series of turnovers that swung momentum, culminating in three second‑half touchdowns that sealed the win.
With the win fresh in their minds, Columbia will travel to face East Limestone High's Indians on Friday night, aiming to turn the early momentum of a two‑game winning streak into a season‑long push.