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Lafayette offensive lineman Troy Mares performs a run-blocking drill during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette offensive lineman Troy Mares performs a run-blocking drill during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Edwards wants to see Lafayette ‘play hard’ in spring game vs. Taylor County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
MAYO — The checklist for Lafayette as it closes out its spring practices Thursday is pretty short and straightforward. When Taylor County visits Dale Walker Field on Thursday for a 7 p.m. kickoff, Lafayette coach Marcus Edwards knows exactly what he wants to see.
Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson, who placed fifth at the Class 2A state tournament last fall, is hosting a charity golf tournament on Friday to benefit Vivid Visions and its effort at “chipping away at domestic violence.” (FILE)

Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson, who placed fifth at the Class 2A state tournament last fall, is hosting a charity golf tournament on Friday to benefit Vivid Visions and its effort at “chipping away at domestic violence.” (FILE)

GIRLS GOLF: Suwannee sophomore Ryan Donaldson hosting charity tournament

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
LIVE OAK — A Suwannee County teen is looking to extend her impact on the golf course. Ryan Donaldson, a sophomore golfer at Suwannee High, is hosting a charity golf tournament Friday at Suwannee Country Club to benefit Vivid Visions and its effort at “chipping away at domestic violence.
Branford quarterback Damian Herrera is pressured in the end zone by Dixie County’s Curtis Copeland. The play resulted in a safety. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford quarterback Damian Herrera is pressured in the end zone by Dixie County’s Curtis Copeland. The play resulted in a safety. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Bucs ‘have to get better’ after blowout loss to Dixie County in spring game

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, May 17, 2024
CROSS CITY — For a moment it looked like Branford had an answer to Dixie County’s lethal option attack. After the Bears put together a game-opening four-minute scoring drive, the Buccaneers needed less than a minute and just two plays to counter with a quick strike through the air.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes looks for a receiver as he rolls out against Buchholz during Thursday's spring jamboree at Langford Stadium. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes looks for a receiver as he rolls out against Buchholz during Thursday's spring jamboree at Langford Stadium. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee 'not very good' in losses to Bradford, Buchholz in spring jamboree

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, May 17, 2024
LIVE OAK — Suwannee got just what it was looking for in Thursday's spring jamboree. Facing a state runner-up and state semifinalist, the Bulldogs were hoping to get a better idea of just where they are heading into the summer.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins throws a pass under pressure from defensive lineman Caden Bolstein during practice on May 1. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins throws a pass under pressure from defensive lineman Caden Bolstein during practice on May 1. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia, Fort White focused on themselves in spring game matchup

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, May 16, 2024
FORT WHITE — Friday’s spring game between Columbia and Fort White may have some added juice for both communities in the county, but not for the teams’ two head coaches. They’re more interested in their own teams and how well they can finish out the spring.