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Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd (3) celebrates after recording the final out in the Hornets' comeback win over Aucilla Christian in Game 3 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Saturday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd (3) celebrates after recording the final out in the Hornets' comeback win over Aucilla Christian in Game 3 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Saturday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Lafayette storms back to knock out Aucilla Christian in Region 3-R semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, May 2, 2026
MONTICELLO — Lafayette would not be denied.Not even when the Hornets were down 6-1.No. 3 seed Lafayette rallied back two different times to knock off No. 2 seed Aucilla Christian 12-8 in Game 3 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Saturday.
Suwannee first baseman Grayson Greene (19) is greeted at home plate by catcher Jace Moran (9) as he scores a run during Game 1 of the Region 1-3A semifinals on Friday. (ASHLEY CHANDLER/News-Leader)

Suwannee first baseman Grayson Greene (19) is greeted at home plate by catcher Jace Moran (9) as he scores a run during Game 1 of the Region 1-3A semifinals on Friday. (ASHLEY CHANDLER/News-Leader)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee & Fernandina Beach headed to Game 3 in Region 1-3A semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 1, 2026
FERNANDINA BEACH — A sweep appeared to be in cards for Suwannee after Game 1.But Fernandina Beach had other ideas in Game 2.After the No. 3 seed Bulldogs came away with a 12-0 run-rule win in five innings in Game 1, the No.
Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd makes a throw to first base against Union County during the District 6-R championship on April 16. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd makes a throw to first base against Union County during the District 6-R championship on April 16. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Lafayette forces decisive Game 3 against Aucilla Christian in Region 3-R semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 1, 2026
MONTICELLO — Lafayette was not ready for its season to end.The Hornets made that very clear in Game 2 of the Region 3-R semifinals.After No. 2 seed Aucilla Christian came away with a 4-3 win in Game 1, No.
Columbia receiver Zion Walker (right) fights off cornerback Monterrence Williamson to make a catch during spring practice on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Zion Walker (right) fights off cornerback Monterrence Williamson to make a catch during spring practice on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Storylines at Columbia during spring practice

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Football is back in full swing at Columbia this spring.There are a few new starters, some coaching changes and one transfer who is opening eyes on the offensive side of the ball.Here’s what to know ahead of the Tigers’ spring game against Camden County on May 15.
Branford first baseman Mallory Blue (left) celebrates with pitcher Harleigh Price after hitting a three-run home run against Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford first baseman Mallory Blue (left) celebrates with pitcher Harleigh Price after hitting a three-run home run against Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Price's no-hitter leads Branford past Fort White in District 6-R semis

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
FORT WHITE — Harleigh Price tossed a no-hitter and finished with 14 strikeouts to lead top-seeded Branford to a 5-0 win against No. 5 seed Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals Tuesday night at John Wilson Field.
Columbia third baseman Lauryn Lee trots to third base after hitting a two-run home run against Riverside in the District 3-4A semifinals on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia third baseman Lauryn Lee trots to third base after hitting a two-run home run against Riverside in the District 3-4A semifinals on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia run-rules Riverside in District 3-4A semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Former Columbia star Kayli Kvistad, who was part of the 2013 state championship team, was called upon to speak to the Tigers before their district tournament.Her message? “Pressure is an option.
Columbia won the Region 2-2A title in traditional on Saturday while Suwannee took home the Olympic crown. (COURTESY)

Columbia won the Region 2-2A title in traditional on Saturday while Suwannee took home the Olympic crown. (COURTESY)

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Columbia wins traditional, Suwannee takes Olympic at Region 2-2A meet

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, April 27, 2026
LIVE OAK — One long wait is over and Columbia hopes another ends next week.For the first time since 2017, the Tigers hoisted a regional title Saturday when they won the Region 2-2A traditional team crown at Suwannee High. Now CHS has its sights set on the program’s first state crown since 1999.