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Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins runs away from pressure applied by St. Augustine defensive back Braylon James on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins runs away from pressure applied by St. Augustine defensive back Braylon James on Sept. 25. (BRENT KUYKLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: FHSAA pushes start of playoffs back a week following pair of hurricanes

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, October 14, 2024
The Florida High School Athletic Association is pushing the start of the football playoffs back a week following the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Executive Director Craig Damon announced the decision in a virtual press conference Monday afternoon.
The Columbia swims teams: Izzy Scott (back row, from left), Brie Fair, Emma Fielding, Savannah Summerall, Blythe Harrell, Baron Herget, Zane Bosserman and Anderson Mitchell; Fredrick Donaway (front row, from left), Gabby Tonetti, Casey Fair, Abbi Ulloa, Luciana Tonetti, Mackenzie Shoemaker, Rowen Sheehan and Annie Glenn. (COURTESY)

The Columbia swims teams: Izzy Scott (back row, from left), Brie Fair, Emma Fielding, Savannah Summerall, Blythe Harrell, Baron Herget, Zane Bosserman and Anderson Mitchell; Fredrick Donaway (front row, from left), Gabby Tonetti, Casey Fair, Abbi Ulloa, Luciana Tonetti, Mackenzie Shoemaker, Rowen Sheehan and Annie Glenn. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/12/24

NEWS STAFF
Sunday, October 13, 2024
BOYS SWIMMING — Saint Francis Catholic 179, Columbia 45: Baron Herget delivered the only victories for the Tigers, winning the 200 IM (2:31.94) and 100 breaststroke (1:19.44).
Columbia receiver Zamarion Jones (1) celebrates with receiver Bynton Edge in the end zone after scoring on a 4-yard touchdown run on 4th-and-goal against Ridgeview on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Zamarion Jones (1) celebrates with receiver Bynton Edge in the end zone after scoring on a 4-yard touchdown run on 4th-and-goal against Ridgeview on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia scores in all three phases, shuts out Ridgeview to snap 4-game skid

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, October 11, 2024
With its playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Columbia was in desperate need of a win amid a 4-game skid. The Tigers used that desperation to put together their best performance of the season Friday night.
Columbia hitter Sinei Wood (6) fires a shot toward Lafayette middle blocker Sophia Kendrick (9) and hitter Rylee Skillman (right) on Sept. 24. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia hitter Sinei Wood (6) fires a shot toward Lafayette middle blocker Sophia Kendrick (9) and hitter Rylee Skillman (right) on Sept. 24. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: FHSAA releases seeding for district tournaments

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The district tournament brackets for volleyball were released on Wednesday. Here’s where, and who, the area teams will play and also where they sit in their respective playoff races.