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Columbia forward Jalen Gaskins dribbles up the court against Orange Park on Dec. 14. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Jalen Gaskins dribbles up the court against Orange Park on Dec. 14. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia falls to Ribault on Day 2 of Battle on the Island

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 22, 2023
One day after defeating Mandarin 80-66, Columbia’s offense went cold in a 57-42 loss to Ribault on Friday in the Battle on the Island at Fleming Island High School. Caleb Williams led the Trojans (8-3) with 22 points and Jamian Jackson added 14.
Columbia’s Bergen Cobb (13) dribbles into the box against Fort White’s Jared Hopkins and Colt Patterson during Thursday’s game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Bergen Cobb (13) dribbles into the box against Fort White’s Jared Hopkins and Colt Patterson during Thursday’s game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Columbia takes rivalry over Fort White on Cobb's last-minute goal

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, December 21, 2023
FORT WHITE — For about 50 minutes of game time, Columbia had every chance to break out in front of Fort White. And for 27 minutes after that, the same trend continued with the two sides all square.
Columbia forward Zavian Douglas makes a layup against Suwannee on Nov. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Zavian Douglas makes a layup against Suwannee on Nov. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia tops Mandarin to open Battle on the Island

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Behind 23 points apiece from Zamarion Jones and Zavian Douglas, Columbia’s boys basketball team topped Mandarin 80-66 on Thursday afternoon in the teams’ opener at the Battle on the Island at Fleming Island High School.
Columbia receiver Camdon Frier (left) signs his letter of intent to attend Florida State while safety Jerome Carter (right) signs his letter of intent with Old Dominion on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier (left) signs his letter of intent to attend Florida State while safety Jerome Carter (right) signs his letter of intent with Old Dominion on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia WR Camdon Frier signs with FSU, DB Jerome Carter with Old Dominion

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Football runs in the family for both Columbia receiver Camdon Frier and safety Jerome Carter. And just like their fathers before them, both are headed off to play Division-I football.
Columbia forward Jolena Gardner shoots against Madison County on Dec. 13. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner shoots against Madison County on Dec. 13. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/19/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Nease 57, Columbia 48: Despite 17 points from Ayesha Broxey and a double-double from Jolena Gardner, the Tigers (5-4) lost to the Panthers (4-5) on the road Tuesday night.
FGC guard Amayoa’ah Phillips dribbles the ball up the floor against Santa Fe College on Dec. 7. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FGC guard Amayoa’ah Phillips dribbles the ball up the floor against Santa Fe College on Dec. 7. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FGC NOTEBOOK: Phillips has emerged alongside Webber as T-wolves enter break at 9-6

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Florida Gateway College knew what to expect from sophomore point guard Antewan Webber this season. But the Timberwolves needed a running mate to step up alongside the reigning Region 8 Player of the Year to have success similar to a year ago.