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JORDAN KROEGER
GIRLS BASKETBALL
— Suwannee 54, Palatka 42: Shadavia Jones scored 18 points, Zjamyah Wilson added 10 points and Janiah Mitchel had nine to lead the Bulldogs (2-2) past the Panthers (0-1) at home Tuesday night.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Columbia forward Zavian Douglas makes a layup ahead of Suwannee’s Ja’Darius Cherry on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
BOYS BASKETBALL: Douglas records double-double in Columbia debut to help blow out Suwannee
JORDAN KROEGER
The challenge to Zavian Douglas was simple — rebound.
That was Columbia coach Steve Faulkner’s message to the Eastside transfer prior to Tuesday’s season opener against Suwannee.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Fort White forward Isreal Hart tries to split a pair of Trenton defenders during Tuesday’s game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fort White suffers setback in blowout loss to Trenton
MORGAN MCMULLEN
FORT WHITE — Bregay Harris doesn’t think it’s time to hit the panic button. Not yet, anyway.
The Fort White head coach did, however, caution her team to be mindful of practices moving forward after Tuesday’s 50-22 blowout loss to Trenton.
“A lot of growing pains going on,” Harris said afterward.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: FSU DB Shyheim Brown, a CHS alum, named third-team All-ACC
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TALLAHASSEE — Columbia High alum Shyheim Brown was named third-team All-ACC on Tuesday following an impressive sophomore season at Florida State.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/27/23
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BOYS BASKETBALL
Fort White 82, Bell 5: Tafari Moe scored 24 points and Jayden Jackson had 20 to lead the Indians (1-0) to a blowout win over the Bulldogs (0-1) on the road Monday night in their season opener.
Monday, November 27, 2023
PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/25/23
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BOYS BASKETBALL
— Columbia, East Ridge FF: The Tigers (1-0) won their season opener on Saturday via forfeit when the Knights (0-1) failed to show up for their matchup in the Team Mighty Ike Shootout at Williston.
Saturday, November 25, 2023
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC edges Johnson in OT after squandering 16-point lead
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Antewan Webber tallied 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting with eight rebounds and four assists, while Axel Holmquist made 8 of his 11 shots to score 18 points and Amayoa’ah Phillips added 16 points to lead Florida Gateway College to a 109-102 win over Johnson University in overtime at home Tuesday night.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/21/23
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GIRLS BASKETBALL
— Suwannee 48, Chiles 38: Shadavia Jones scored 15 points and Janeah Mitchell added 13 to lead the Bulldogs (1-0) to a win over the Timberwolves (0-1) in their season opener on Tuesday.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Fort White receiver Garrett Brady makes a Union County defender miss on his way to the end zone for a touchdown during Friday’s Region 3-1R semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
COMMENTARY: Looking to blame someone for Fort White's playoff loss? Don’t
MORGAN MCMULLEN
FORT WHITE — The new-look Indians had their opportunities in their 17-10 loss in the Region 3-1R semifinals.
Inside the Union County 10 with a first down? That turned into a field goal.
Opening drive of the game? Missed field goal.
Three chances in the last seven minutes in Tigers territory?
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Columbia midfielder Bryson Kyi dribbles up the field against Palatka last season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
BOYS SOCCER: Columbia still looking for first win following tough stretch to start season
JORDAN KROEGER
The toughest stretch of the season is over for the Columbia boys soccer team.
Now head coach Ed Turner wants to see the Tigers turn the corner.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023