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Columbia forward Dariyan Williams (22) tries to get off a shot against Suwannee on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Dariyan Williams (22) tries to get off a shot against Suwannee on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/23/24

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 23, 2024
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Newberry 61, Columbia 43: With Eriel Baker sidelined with a sprained ankle and only five players available due to injuries, the Tigers dropped their first game of the season to the Panthers (2-0) at home.
Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson is sacked by Hawthorne defensive tackle Kyler Ingram during the Class Rural quarterfinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tywan Williamson is sacked by Hawthorne defensive tackle Kyler Ingram during the Class Rural quarterfinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Hawthorne rolls over Lafayette in Class Rural quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, November 23, 2024
HAWTHORNE — As big underdogs against top-seeded Hawthorne, Lafayette took a chance early. Facing a 4th-and-1 from his own 44-yard line on the game’s opening possession, head coach Marcus Edwards opted to go for it to try and snatch momentum early.
Columbia forward Jolena Gardner grabs a rebound in traffic during Friday’s game against Suwannee. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner grabs a rebound in traffic during Friday’s game against Suwannee. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia overcomes sloppy play to blow out Suwannee

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, November 23, 2024
LIVE OAK — The two teams couldn’t be more opposite in their current state of development, and it showed in Friday night’s mismatch as Columbia overtook host Suwannee in a decisive 60-26 final.
Columbia guard Zamarion Jones dribbles up the court again The Rock on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Zamarion Jones dribbles up the court again The Rock on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/22/24

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 23, 2024
BOYS SOCCER — Santa Fe 2, Columbia 1: Trace Williams scored a goal on an assist from Peyton Palmer but the Tigers (2-2-2) fell to the Raiders (6-1) on the road thanks to a pair of goals from Jose Bustamante and Mason Kramer.
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 11/20/24 & 11/21/24

NEWS STAFF
Friday, November 22, 2024
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Fort White 52, Bradford 31: Zuri Hollie scored 16 points, Isreal Hart finished with 15 points, Tanesha Sloan added 10 points and Erickah Roberson chipped in with seven points to lead the Indians (2-0) to a blowout win over the Tornadoes (0-1) on Thursday. — Chiles 43, Suwannee...
Columbia's Niki Sossie dribbles while defended by Wakulla's Hadley Brown on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Niki Sossie dribbles while defended by Wakulla's Hadley Brown on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia posts shutout, hands Wakulla first loss of season

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Even with a win over Eastside on Tuesday, Columbia coach Chip Garner knew his team could play better. He wanted better communication from his players and for the Tigers to trust each other to make plays on the pitch.
Fort White linebackers Lecosta Byrd (0) and Darion Brinson collapse on Jay quarterback Hayden Morris during last week’s Class Rural playoff game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebackers Lecosta Byrd (0) and Darion Brinson collapse on Jay quarterback Hayden Morris during last week’s Class Rural playoff game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White focused on stopping potent Williston rush attack in Class Rural quarterfinals

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
FORT WHITE — Following an upset win over No. 5 seed Jay in the first round of the Class Rural playoffs, Fort White figures to follow the same game plan heading into the second round.
Lafayette defensive lineman Zamarion Hawkins makes a tackle against Brookwood on Sept. 6. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette defensive lineman Zamarion Hawkins makes a tackle against Brookwood on Sept. 6. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Armed with belief, Lafayette aims for big upset over No. 1 seed Hawthorne in Class Rural quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
MAYO — You won’t find many people giving Lafayette a chance to knock off top-seeded Hawthorne. But inside Lafayette’s locker room, there’s belief. “For us it really doesn’t matter what anybody else thinks as long as our guys are locked in and ready to go,” Lafayette head coach Marcus Edwards said.