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Suwannee hitter Jaylin Nash defends a shot against Branford on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee hitter Jaylin Nash defends a shot against Branford on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/19/26

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Suwannee's volleyball team dropped its second five-setter in as many matches to open the season, falling to Bradford 15-25, 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 15-12 at home Wednesday night.It was the first win of the season for the Tornadoes (1-1), while the Bulldogs dropped to 0-2.
Fort White defensive linemen Josiah Harmon (9) and Cillian Sheehan (40) chase after Providence quarterback Andrew Posey during last Friday’s Kickoff Classic. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive linemen Josiah Harmon (9) and Cillian Sheehan (40) chase after Providence quarterback Andrew Posey during last Friday’s Kickoff Classic. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White ready for battle in trenches vs. Eastside

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
FORT WHITE — Demetric Jackson couldn’t be happier.The Fort White head coach is one day away from regular-season football.
Suwannee quarterback Haigen Johnson runs through a drill during the first day of fall practice on July 27. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Haigen Johnson runs through a drill during the first day of fall practice on July 27. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee looks to start season fast at Crystal River

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
LIVE OAK — Suwannee coach Kyler Hall hopes the bus taking his Bulldogs south to Bramlett Stadium on Friday serves sort of like a cage.Because when the doors open at Crystal River for a 7 p.m. kickoff, Hall wants the Bulldogs rabid and ready to attack.“It is crucial that we go down just ready to...
Branford libero Ava Alcorn and her teammates celebrate match point after rallying to defeat Suwannee in five sets Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford libero Ava Alcorn and her teammates celebrate match point after rallying to defeat Suwannee in five sets Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/18/26

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The first week of the volleyball season continued with a pair of comebacks in the area Tuesday night.Here are the scores and stats from Aug. 18.VOLLEYBALL— Columbia 3, Baker County 1: The Tigers bounced back after dropping the first set to defeat the Wildcats 24-26, 26-24, 26-24, 25-11 on the road...
Suwannee kicker Jace Moran knocks through an extra point in 2023. (FILE)

Suwannee kicker Jace Moran knocks through an extra point in 2023. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: UF baseball commit Jace Moran returns as Suwannee’s kicker

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
LIVE OAK — An expert at hitting on the baseball diamond, Suwannee’s Jace Moran now plans to get in some kicks on the gridiron as well.Moran, the Suwannee senior catcher who is committed to the University of Florida for baseball, has rejoined the Bulldogs’ football program this fall as a kicker and...
Branford libero Ava Alcorn celebrates after a point during last season's Class Rural Final Four. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford libero Ava Alcorn celebrates after a point during last season's Class Rural Final Four. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 8/17/26

NEWS STAFF
Monday, August 17, 2026
The volleyball and golf seasons began Monday for teams around the area.Here are the scores and stats for Aug. 17.VOLLEYBALL— Branford 3, Keystone Heights 0: The Buccaneers (1-0) swept the Indians (0-1) 25-19, 25-18, 25-17 in their season opener at KHHS.— Lafayette 3, Hamilton County 0: The Hornets...
Columbia defensive end Jae’Quan Wilson races toward the end zone after scooping up an Oakleaf fumble Friday night while linebacker Bryson Grinstead looks on. Wilson scored on the play. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia defensive end Jae’Quan Wilson races toward the end zone after scooping up an Oakleaf fumble Friday night while linebacker Bryson Grinstead looks on. Wilson scored on the play. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia’s defense shines while offense struggles against Oakleaf in Classic

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, August 15, 2026
ORANGE PARK — It looked like there’d finally be some points early in the third quarter of Friday’s Kickoff Classic.There were, just 65 yards the other way.Columbia end Mikel Morgan stripped sacked Oakleaf quarterback Jailen Dulane and defensive end Jae’Quan Wilson scooped it up and returned it for...
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PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee, Madison Kickoff Classic washed out

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 15, 2026
LIVE OAK — The Kickoff Classic between Suwannee and Madison County instead turned into a knockout Friday night, delivered by Mother Nature.The Bulldogs and Cowboys never stepped on the field at Langford Stadium on Friday with heavy rain and lightning starting around 7 p.m. The game was finally...