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The Branford softball team greets center fielder Ellie Frierson (50) at home plate after she hit a home run against Lafayette on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

The Branford softball team greets center fielder Ellie Frierson (50) at home plate after she hit a home run against Lafayette on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Frierson and Blue homer, Branford run-rules rival Lafayette

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, April 19, 2024
MAYO — With one eye already on a run at the District 6-1A tournament, Branford set its other eye on Lafayette for a tune-up. The Hornets may have wished for one fewer. The Class 1A No.
Suwannee pitcher Patrick Williams pitches against Suwannee on Feb. 29. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee pitcher Patrick Williams pitches against Suwannee on Feb. 29. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 4/18/24

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, April 18, 2024
BASEBALL — Lafayette 10, Fort White 0: Hyatt Richardson went 3 for 3 with a home run and three RBIs, while JT Cook, Bryson Herron and Garrett Taylor each had two RBIs to lead the Class 1A No.
Columbia pitcher Kinley King (left) celebrates with first baseman Kimber Long after defeating Oakleaf 5-4 on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Kinley King (left) celebrates with first baseman Kimber Long after defeating Oakleaf 5-4 on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia knocks off Class 6A No. 10 Oakleaf

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The pressure was on Columbia pitcher Kinley King. Amya Mirelez had just hit a 2-RBI double to pull Oakleaf within a run, and it started to feel like déjà vu again for the Tigers. Columbia was once again up on a team ranked in the top-10 with a lead slipping away in the seventh inning.
Columbia pitcher Ayden Phillips celebrates at second base after hitting a 2-RBI double against Chiles on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Ayden Phillips celebrates at second base after hitting a 2-RBI double against Chiles on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia bounces back, knocks off Class 6A No. 4 Chiles

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Angry after an 11-0 loss one night earlier to North Florida Christian, Ayden Phillips took the mound for Columbia on Wednesday with some attitude. He set the tone early with his arm, then delivered with his bat, and the Tigers bounced back with a big win.
Suwannee coach Jacob Pitts talks to his team during the District 3-1A championship against Columbia on April 10. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee coach Jacob Pitts talks to his team during the District 3-1A championship against Columbia on April 10. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FLAG FOOTBALL: Florida High shuts out Suwannee in regional quarterfinals

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Rachel White ran for a touchdown and threw two more to lead No. 2 seed Florida High to a 27-0 win over No. 7 seed Suwannee on Wednesday in the Region 1-1A quarterfinals.
Columbia's Tryace McKenzie is greeted at home plate by teammates Max Schuler (left) and Ayden Phillips after hitting a home run against Bishop Kenny on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Tryace McKenzie is greeted at home plate by teammates Max Schuler (left) and Ayden Phillips after hitting a home run against Bishop Kenny on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FHSAA RANKINGS: Columbia baseball up to third in Region 1-5A, softball still a spot out

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Columbia’s baseball team continued to climb in this week’s FHSAA rankings with less than two weeks to go in the regular season. The Tigers (10-11) rose to third in Region 1-5A following a 4-game winning streak that included a win over class 4A No.
Columbia pitcher Harleigh Price winds up to pitch against Trenton on April 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Harleigh Price winds up to pitch against Trenton on April 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 4/16/24

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
BASEBALL — Suwannee 6, Leon 2: Colton Rogers went 2 for 3 with two RBIs and PJ Davis drove in one run on a 2-for-3 night to lead the Bulldogs (12-6-1) past the Lions (8-13) on the road.