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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/2/23

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

BOYS BASKETBALL — Fort White 56, Buchholz 51: Jayden Jackson scored 19 points and nabbed three steals, while Tafari Moe finished with 14 points to lead the Indians (3-0) past the Bobcats (2-1) at home Saturday night.

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MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC falls to Coastal Georgia Tech on Rubel's late 3-pointer

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Rafael Rubel knocked down a 3-pointer with five seconds left and Central Georgia Technical College rallied from eight down in the second half to knock off Florida Gateway College 81-79 on Saturday at the Howard Center.

Columbia wrestlers Josie Raulerson (left) and Jay Jay Williams (right) are both pictured with head coach Pete Whittington after placing at the Lady Clash on Friday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/1/23

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Columbia's girls wrestling team opened the season on Friday at the Lady Clash at University High in Orange City. Josie Raulerson placed third in the 235 class, while Jay Jay Williams placed fourth at 155 pounds. BOYS SOCCER — St.

Columbia’s Mia Brasel fights for possession of the ball with Florida High’s Olivia Talevich on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia blows 2-goal lead, allows 3 to Florida High in final 20 minutes for first loss

JORDAN KROEGER

Friday, December 1, 2023

What began as a great night for Columbia ended in heartbreaking fashion right before the final whistle.

Suwannee's Austin McKinney (right) wrestles against Columbia's Arthur Vanderpool on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP WRESTLING: Suwannee wins 13 of 14 matches to rout Columbia in Battle for the Paddle

JORDAN KROEGER

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Expectations are high this season for Suwannee — state title high. The Bulldogs started that journey off on the right foot Thursday night, dominating their rival in a huge victory to open the season.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/30/23

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

BOYS SOCCER — Columbia 2, P.K. Yonge 1: Bergen Cobb scored a goal on an assist from Jonathan Pineda and Bobby Shotwell then scored the game-winning goal to rally the Tigers (1-3-2) past the Blue Wave (6-1) on the road Thursday night for their first win of the season.

FGC forward Ty’jahn Wright (4) and guard Antewan Webber (1) celebrate after a dunk by Oakley Lewis (0) against Polk State College on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC ends game on 19-5 run to rally for win over Polk State College

JORDAN KROEGER

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Every time Florida Gateway College crept close, Polk State College answered. That is, until the very end.

Columbia guard Ayesha Broxey (10) drives to the basket as guard Mariah Cox looks on from the background in the first half of Wednesday’s win over Santa Fe. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia cruises past overwhelmed Santa Fe

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

ALACHUA — The future looked bright for Columbia entering the season. The future could be now.

Columbia outside hitter Autumn Jones returns a shot against Oak Hall on Oct. 10. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: 5 area seniors to suit up for ‘The Prep Zone All-Star Showcase’

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Several area senior volleyball players will suit up one final time for “The Prep Zone All-Star Showcase” this Saturday. The list includes Branford hitters Kennedy Walker and Jadyn Mosley, Columbia hitter Autumn Jones, Suwannee hitter Rachel Smith and Lafayette hitter Emma Revels.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/29/23

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

BOYS BASKETBALL — Fort White 69, Keystone Heights 32: Tafari Moe scored 23 points with eight rebounds and three assists, while Jayden Jackson finished with 21 points to lead the Indians (2-0) to a big road win over KHHS (0-2) on Wednesday night.