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Lafayette receiver Parker Hill tries to escape a tackle from a Zarephath Academy defender on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette receiver Parker Hill tries to escape a tackle from a Zarephath Academy defender on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Zarephath Academy tops Lafayette in shootout

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, September 21, 2024
MAYO – In a game that had seven lead changes, a four-touchdown performance from Lafayette’s Jordan Murphy wasn’t enough to unseat visiting Zarephath Academy from the ranks of the unbeatens.
Columbia hitter Kayla Goodloe fires a shot as Suwannee's Maci Hingson (15) and Brooke Fernald (5) defend on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia hitter Kayla Goodloe fires a shot as Suwannee's Maci Hingson (15) and Brooke Fernald (5) defend on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 9/19/24

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 19, 2024
VOLLEYBALL — Columbia 2, Valdosta 1; Columbia 2, Colquitt County 0: The Tigers (10-6) swept a tri-match against the Wildcats and the Packers at VHS. Kayla Goodloe had 10 kills, three blocks and a pair of aces while Sinei Woods delivered nine kills with 10 digs in the win over VHS.
Columbia tight end Aaron Holmes (88) runs up the field after a catch against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia tight end Aaron Holmes (88) runs up the field after a catch against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia faces young Trinity Christian squad, not one loaded with college prospects

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Typically, Trinity Christian Academy’s roster is loaded with talent. And not just above-average talent either, but blue-chip college prospects, ones that are rated 4-stars and 5-stars by the top recruiting websites.
Fort White linebacker Teagin Beil makes a tackle against Fernandina Beach last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebacker Teagin Beil makes a tackle against Fernandina Beach last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White focused on improving, not revenge against Union County

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
FORT WHITE — At first glance, revenge would appear to be the storyline for Fort White heading into Friday’s matchup at Union County. After all, it was just last November the Tigers ended the Indians’ season with a 17-10 victory in the regional semifinals.
Suwannee safety Kamden Lang tackles Godby quarterback Lazarus Chambers last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee safety Kamden Lang tackles Godby quarterback Lazarus Chambers last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee expects smash-mouth rushing attack from Appling County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
LIVE OAK — On its first trip out of state in five years, Suwannee likely won’t be fooled Friday night. When the Bulldogs visit Baxley, Georgia, to face Appling County at 7:30 p.m. Friday, they know exactly what to expect from the Pirates: a smash-mouth rushing attack.
The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 9/17/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
BOYS GOLF — Columbia 179, Gainesville 204: Trenton Kirby and Valin Capen were co-medalists with a pair of 44s to lead the Tigers over the Hurricanes at The Country Club of Lake City. Cooper Willis added a 45 and Adyn Petit finished with a 46 to round out the scoring for CHS.
Columbia linebacker Chris Jordan sits on the trainer's table after suffering a high-ankle sprain during Friday's game against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Chris Jordan sits on the trainer's table after suffering a high-ankle sprain during Friday's game against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: CHS LB Chris Jordan's injury not serious, ruled high-ankle sprain

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 16, 2024
The Columbia Tigers didn’t catch many breaks in Friday’s loss to Madison County, but they did get one this weekend. After suffering what was feared to be a serious injury in that 18-13 defeat, further tests this weekend showed that linebacker Chris Jordan only suffered a high-ankle sprain.