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Nease center Jack Sullivan (right) blocks Columbia forward Zavian Douglas’ shot during the Hitchcock’s Challenge on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Nease center Jack Sullivan (right) blocks Columbia forward Zavian Douglas’ shot during the Hitchcock’s Challenge on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia loses to Nease in Hitchcock's opener behind another poor shooting effort

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
ALACHUA — Columbia head coach Steve Faulkner was hoping to see more offensive consistency at the Hitchcock’s Challenge. The Tigers didn’t find it in the tournament opener on Wednesday. They’ll continue searching for it in the loser’s bracket today.
The 8th annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul Langford Stadium with a match between Suwannee High alumni and those from Columbia High. The teams from last year’s game are pictured above. (COURTESY)

The 8th annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul Langford Stadium with a match between Suwannee High alumni and those from Columbia High. The teams from last year’s game are pictured above. (COURTESY)

RECREATIONAL SOCCER: Claffey alumni game returns to benefit those in need

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
LIVE OAK — Alumni soccer players from across North Florida will be kicking it for a cause in Live Oak this weekend. The 8th annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul Langford Stadium with a match between Suwannee High alumni and those from Columbia High.
Suwannee’s Austin McKinney wrestles during the Knockout Christmas Classic over the weekend. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s Austin McKinney wrestles during the Knockout Christmas Classic over the weekend. (COURTESY)

PREP WRESTLING: Bulldogs hold their own in stacked field at Knockout Christmas Classic

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
LIVE OAK — In the days leading up to last week’s Knockout Christmas Classic, John Wainwright contemplated pulling the Suwannee Bulldogs out of it. After the Bulldogs placed 16th out of 70 of the best teams from across the Southeast, Wainwright is glad he didn’t make the switch.
Fort White guard Jayden Jackson makes a layup over Eastside forward Davion Pugh on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jayden Jackson makes a layup over Eastside forward Davion Pugh on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fort White dominates Eastside to extend win streak to 4 games

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, December 22, 2023
FORT WHITE — After suffering their first loss of the season earlier this month, the Fort White Indians have been red hot. They’d won three consecutive games by an average margin of 16.3 points, including a 30-point win over Union County on Sunday. After Friday, it’s four in a row — and counting.
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.