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Fort White defensive linemen Chris Smith (top) and Jaden McCray (bottom) combine for a tackle against NFEI during the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive linemen Chris Smith (top) and Jaden McCray (bottom) combine for a tackle against NFEI during the Preseason Classic on Aug. 15. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White's D-line duo of McCray, Smith seeking even bigger year

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
FORT WHITE — Two of the biggest pieces of the Fort White defense line up right next to each other nearly every snap. Based on what they put together in Thursday’s Preseason Classic game against North Florida Educational Institute, they could put together a memorable season.
Suwannee linebacker Christian Socarras is helped off the field by the team trainer (left) and head coach Kyler Hall after injuring his knee during Friday’s Preseason Classic against Bishop Kenny. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee linebacker Christian Socarras is helped off the field by the team trainer (left) and head coach Kyler Hall after injuring his knee during Friday’s Preseason Classic against Bishop Kenny. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee trying to replace LB Socarras following knee injury

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
LIVE OAK — As the first quarter ended Friday night, one of Suwannee’s defensive leaders remained down on the field.
The Lake City Reporter provides coverages for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

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

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/19/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
BOYS GOLF — Columbia 185, Trinity Christian 186: Valin Capen shot a 2-over-38 for medalist honors while Adyn Petit carded a 46, Cooper Willis had a 50 and Trenton Kirby finished with a 51 to help the Tigers edge the Conquerors at Bent Creek Golf Course.
Columbia quarterback Zamarion Jones escapes a sack and scrambles up the field against Bradford during Friday’s Preseason Classic. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Zamarion Jones escapes a sack and scrambles up the field against Bradford during Friday’s Preseason Classic. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Bradford's starters edge Columbia's in Classic thanks to 98-yard scoop-and-score

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, August 17, 2024
STARKE — In one half of varsity action, one play was the difference in Friday’s Preseason Classic. Columbia appeared on the verge of scoring, engineering a 13-play opening drive all the way down to the Bradford 4-yard line that chewed more than eight minutes off the clock.
Branford receiver Ar'Kayvion Jones takes a handoff for a touchdown Friday night against Trenton. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford receiver Ar'Kayvion Jones takes a handoff for a touchdown Friday night against Trenton. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford splits jamboree with Crescent City & Trenton

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, August 17, 2024
TRENTON — The inexperience showed early for Branford. But even after the Buccaneers dropped the first half of their three-team jamboree against Crescent City 14-12, Branford rebounded for a 21-0 win against the host Tigers on Friday night.
Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin stiff arms Bishop Kenny’s Brady Wagner as he returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown during Friday’s Preseason Classic. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin stiff arms Bishop Kenny’s Brady Wagner as he returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown during Friday’s Preseason Classic. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee can’t build on fast start in Classic vs. Bishop Kenny

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 17, 2024
LIVE OAK — Suwannee delivered a fast start Friday night. Building on it proved far more difficult for the Bulldogs, who fell 20-10 to Bishop Kenny in the Preseason Classic at Langford Stadium.
Lafayette quarterback Tucker Higginbotham is sacked by Newberry defensive lineman Dyllan Strappy during Thursday's Preseason Classic. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette quarterback Tucker Higginbotham is sacked by Newberry defensive lineman Dyllan Strappy during Thursday's Preseason Classic. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Hobbled Lafayette can't keep up with Newberry in Classic

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Thursday, August 15, 2024
NEWBERRY — In more ways than one, short-handed Lafayette practically entered its preseason game limping on to the field. Facing a powerhouse like Newberry didn't help the Hornets' cause either, especially when two key two-way players were held out as a precautionary measure.
Fort White running back Keimarion Neal bursts through the NFEI defense during Thursday's Preseason Classic. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Keimarion Neal bursts through the NFEI defense during Thursday's Preseason Classic. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White cruises past NFEI in preseason tune-up

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 15, 2024
FORT WHITE — Everyone that Fort White coach Demetric Jackson had his eye on heading into Thursday night’s Preseason Classic against North Florida Educational Institute performed up to expectations.  And then some.