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Godby’s Qyntrel Strong upends AJ Hitt after a bad punt snap in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Godby’s Qyntrel Strong upends AJ Hitt after a bad punt snap in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee lets Godby steal district opener

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 14, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Suwannee had every opportunity to open District 2-3A play victoriously. Instead, head coach Kyler Hall could only repeat the same phrase over and over following the Bulldogs’ 29-26 loss to Godby at Chiles High on Friday night.
Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson is hit hard by Chiefland safety Jolan Doty on Friday. (JACK HOWDSHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson is hit hard by Chiefland safety Jolan Doty on Friday. (JACK HOWDSHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette can’t establish run in loss to Chiefland

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 14, 2024
CHIEFLAND — A close first half didn’t translate to a competitive second half for the Hornets. After hanging around with Chiefland (4-0) through the first 24 minutes, Lafayette (2-2) couldn’t close the gap, getting outscored 22-14 in the second half on the way to a 38-20 loss.
Suwannee's Paula Golub serves against Columbia on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee's Paula Golub serves against Columbia on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 9/12/24

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 12, 2024
GIRLS GOLF — Columbia 180, Suwannee 214: While Ryan Donaldson won medalist honors with a 37 for the Bulldogs, the Tigers came away with a victory at Suwannee Country Club behind a 40 from Alison O’Brien, a 43 from Megan Ruwe, a 48 from Adeline Mock and a 49 from Angelina Goes.
Columbia linebacker Bryson Grinstead wraps up Hillsborough running back Tariq Johnson last Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Bryson Grinstead wraps up Hillsborough running back Tariq Johnson last Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Stopping Madison County's rushing attack is key to Columbia's plan

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Columbia’s path to victory against Madison County is straightforward — stop the run. It’s a simple game plan for the Tigers (2-1) when the Cowboys (2-1) visit Tiger Stadium for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff, though one that’s easier said than done.
Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson scrambles against North Marion last Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson scrambles against North Marion last Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White looks to bottle up Simms, Fernandina Beach

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
FORT WHITE — The Indians have little time to dwell on the biggest win of the young season. Not with a visit to a potent offensive team coming up in Fernandina Beach. Fort White (2-1) travels to take on the Pirates (2-1) Friday night for a 7 p.m.
Suwannee linebacker Jace Moran tackles Madison County’s De’Andre Arnold last Friday night. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee linebacker Jace Moran tackles Madison County’s De’Andre Arnold last Friday night. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee, Godby ready for ‘most important’ game

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
LIVE OAK — The message is quite clear at both Suwannee and Godby this week: Friday night is the most important game of the season. When the Bulldogs travel to Tallahassee to face the Cougars in a 7 p.m.
Branford defenders, including Cole Peyton (58) and Jaxon Jones (10) swarm to an Oak Hill runner on Aug. 23. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford defenders, including Cole Peyton (58) and Jaxon Jones (10) swarm to an Oak Hill runner on Aug. 23. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford faces familiar foe with Yancey now at Hilliard

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
BRANFORD — Branford’s matchup Friday at Hilliard will be a reunion of sorts for coach Tim Clark and his Bucs. Hilliard’s first-year head coach, Matt Yancey, was on Clark’s staff for three years, serving as Branford’s defensive coordinator and inaugurated the Bucs’ weightlifting program.