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Fort White receiver Jakori Robinson (8) celebrates with receiver Brandon Robinson following a touchdown against Chiefland on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Jakori Robinson (8) celebrates with receiver Brandon Robinson following a touchdown against Chiefland on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White controls all 3 phases to topple Chiefland

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, August 29, 2026
CHIEFLAND — Fort White head coach Demetric Jackson said he wanted to see a more complete game from his team after both the offense and defense scored a pair of touchdowns in last week’s season opener.The message may have been received.
Suwannee defensive back Jarquez Gwinn returns an interception against Lafayette on Friday night. Gwinn had three interceptions in the game. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive back Jarquez Gwinn returns an interception against Lafayette on Friday night. Gwinn had three interceptions in the game. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee, turnovers bury Lafayette

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 29, 2026
LIVE OAK — As the third quarter wound down and the fourth quarter began with a running clock, Suwannee’s focus was on one number on the scoreboard at Langford Stadium.The ‘0’ for Lafayette.
Branford Buccaneers

Branford Buccaneers

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford pulls away from Wewahitchka

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, August 29, 2026
WEWAHITCHKA — Behind a pair of long Trent Land to Colby Beard touchdowns, Branford pulled away from host Wewahitchka for a 49-20 win Friday night.Land and Beard connected for a 45-yard touchdown in the first quarter to put Branford (2-1) up 8-0 following an Ollie James 2-point run.
Columbia hitter Elinor Kirsch fires a shot against Suwannee last season. (FILE)

Columbia hitter Elinor Kirsch fires a shot against Suwannee last season. (FILE)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/27/26

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, August 27, 2026
There was action in volleyball and boys golf on Thursday.Here are the scores and stats from Aug. 27. VOLLEYBALL— Columbia 3, Dixie County 0: A balanced offensive attack led the Tigers (2-3) to 25-19, 25-9, 25-10 sweep over the Bears (0-4) at home.
Branford middle blocker Raelea Bradow (6) looks back as her block of Lafayette hitter Sophia Kendrick's (8) attack hits the court Thursday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford middle blocker Raelea Bradow (6) looks back as her block of Lafayette hitter Sophia Kendrick's (8) attack hits the court Thursday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford powers past Lafayette for another sweep

CIARA BYRD
Thursday, August 27, 2026
MAYO — Claiming its fourth sweep of the season, Branford put on a show for the crowd in a Thursday night matchup at Lafayette.Leading the Buccaneers with 16 kills, senior Anabella Dicks stunned the Hornet defense alongside Paisley Knight, who added 12 kills.
Former Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis smiles as he signs Kyler Keen's box of Cheez-Its during a meet-and-greet at the Country Club at Lake City on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Former Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis smiles as he signs Kyler Keen's box of Cheez-Its during a meet-and-greet at the Country Club at Lake City on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

FSU's Travis, Deckerhoff and Culhane speak with Lake City boosters

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 27, 2026
A pair of Florida State legends and the current broadcast voice of the Seminoles caught up with Lake City boosters Thursday.
Fort White defensive linemen Josiah Harmon and Cillian Sheehan (40) tackle Eastside quarterback Cade Sutherland for a loss last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive linemen Josiah Harmon and Cillian Sheehan (40) tackle Eastside quarterback Cade Sutherland for a loss last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White focused on trenches ahead of Chiefland bout

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
FORT WHITE — The Indians are hoping they can use a blueprint forged last week to upend a tough opponent on the road.Whether they can could be a simple matter of execution.Fort White travels to face Chiefland for an early test beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Suwannee receiver Ajari Williams heads to the end zone for a touchdown against Crystal River last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Ajari Williams heads to the end zone for a touchdown against Crystal River last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee not worried about Lafayette's slow start

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
LIVE OAK — Suwannee’s focus is on a pair of Lafayette games, but not the Hornets’ two games to open the 2026 season.Instead, the Bulldogs are more worried remembering how Lafayette played them the past two seasons, including a 37-30 LHS win in Mayo last year.