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Columbia High’s Ayden Phillips celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against The Villages Charter this past spring. (FILE)

Columbia High’s Ayden Phillips celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against The Villages Charter this past spring. (FILE)

PREP SPORTS: FHSAA releases new spring districts

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The Florida High School Athletic Association released its preliminary classifications for spring sports during the next two school years Tuesday. The classifications are subject to appeal through Aug. 12.
Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) spikes the football after following his team’s touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Tex. (TOM FOX/TNS)

Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) spikes the football after following his team’s touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Tex. (TOM FOX/TNS)

COMMENTARY: Doubt Laremy Tunsil at your own risk

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Is Laremy Tunsil still a top-10 offensive tackle in the NFL? Many would guess yes. He would certainly say so. But one writer at CBS Sports said otherwise this week, and the Houston Texans left tackle took offense to it.
Suwannee’s boys weight lifting team swept the Class 1A traditional and Olympic team titles this season. (FILE)

Suwannee’s boys weight lifting team swept the Class 1A traditional and Olympic team titles this season. (FILE)

COMMENTARY: The 10 most defining moments of the 2023-24 school year

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, June 28, 2024
The chase for championships were in full swing this season across Columbia, Suwannee and Lafayette counties. Over in Live Oak, two teams repeated. For two in Branford and one in Mayo, they came oh so close. And we can’t forget the individuals who also won regional titles to qualify for state.
Tyler Myrick pitches for the Richmond Flying Squirrels this season. (COURTESY)

Tyler Myrick pitches for the Richmond Flying Squirrels this season. (COURTESY)

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Columbia High alum Tyler Myrick promoted to Triple-A

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, June 28, 2024
Former Columbia High standout pitcher Tyler Myrick is one step closer to pitching in the majors. Myrick was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday less than a year after getting the call-up to Double-A Richmond, which are part of the San Francisco Giants farm system.
Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton is the LCR’s Softball Player of the Year. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton is the LCR’s Softball Player of the Year. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

SPRING ALL-AREA: Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton named LCR's Softball Player of the Year

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, June 22, 2024
FORT WHITE — Two batters into her team’s regional semifinals matchup, Kadence Compton had her rhythm interrupted. An incoming storm delayed gameplay for about half an hour as Fort White and Madison County players headed for shelter. The disruption could’ve impacted other pitchers.