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Branford celebrates after a point against Suwannee on Aug. 18. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford celebrates after a point against Suwannee on Aug. 18. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/25/26

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
All five area schools were in action either on the volleyball court or golf course on Tuesday.Here are the scores and stats from Aug. 25.VOLLEYBALL— Newberry 3, Columbia 0: The Tigers (1-3) were swept by the Panthers (6-0) 25-23, 25-14, 25-16 on the road.
Suwannee hitters Kenlie Lindboe (5) and Jaci Thomas (8) defend a shot from Fort White hitter Arayna Arrowood on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee hitters Kenlie Lindboe (5) and Jaci Thomas (8) defend a shot from Fort White hitter Arayna Arrowood on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Suwannee sweeps Fort White for second win

CIARA BYRD
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
LIVE OAK — Fresh off its first win of the season, Suwannee put together an even better performance Tuesday night against Fort White.The Bulldogs earned a convincing sweep behind strong serving, aggressive attacks, and consistent pressure at the net.
Columbia right tackle Xander Satterfield celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Bolles on Friday. (JAMARION WEST/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia right tackle Xander Satterfield celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Bolles on Friday. (JAMARION WEST/Special to the Reporter)

FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Columbia’s win over Bolles puts state on alert, plus other nuggets from Week 1’s games

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The question before the season was whether Columbia could survive its tough early schedule.Now the question may be whether teams can survive Columbia.The Tigers made a huge statement Friday night when they knocked off 2025 state finalist Bolles 20-19 on the road.
Branford hitter Anabella Dicks defends a snot against Suwannee on Aug. 18. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford hitter Anabella Dicks defends a snot against Suwannee on Aug. 18. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/24/26

NEWS STAFF
Monday, August 24, 2026
Teams around the area were in action either on the golf course or volleyball court on Monday.Here are the scores and stats from Aug. 24.
Suwannee runner Olivia Hermanson placed seventh at the Cecil Field Summer Classic on Friday. (FILE)

Suwannee runner Olivia Hermanson placed seventh at the Cecil Field Summer Classic on Friday. (FILE)

PREP ROUNDUP: Cross country, volleyball results from 8/22/26

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, August 22, 2026
The cross country season began Friday with a Hermanson once again leading the pack for Suwannee.Olivia Hermanson placed seventh out of 251 runners in the girls Division B race, finishing with a time of 21:41 to lead the Bulldogs to a sixth-place team finish at the Cecil Field Summer Classic.
Suwannee quarterback Haigen Johnson throws as he’s being tackled from behind Friday night. Johnson connected with Kamari Lovett for a 66-yard touchdown on the play. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Haigen Johnson throws as he’s being tackled from behind Friday night. Johnson connected with Kamari Lovett for a 66-yard touchdown on the play. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee routs Crystal River in shutout

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 22, 2026
CRYSTAL RIVER — The start couldn’t have gone much worse for Suwannee.
Lafayette receiver Lane O’Steen (3) reacts to the hit by a Maclay defensive back on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette receiver Lane O’Steen (3) reacts to the hit by a Maclay defensive back on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Branford rolls, Lafayette gets shut out

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, August 22, 2026
BRANFORD — Behind three touchdown passes and one scoring run from junior quarterback Trent Land, Branford rolled on senior night.Land’s four-touchdown performance led the Buccaneers to a 50-0 rout of Eagle’s View Academy at Buccaneer Stadium on Friday night, evening Branford’s record at 1-1.
Branford players celebrate after a point against Suwannee on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake CityReporter)

Branford players celebrate after a point against Suwannee on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake CityReporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/20/26

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Volleyball and boys golf were both in action on Thursday.Here are the scores and stats for Aug. 20.VOLLEYBALL— Branford 3, Williston 0: The Buccaneers (3-0) stayed hot to start the season by sweeping the Red Devils (1-1) 25-16, 25-22, 25-20 on the road.