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Columbia running back Jonathan Andrews runs up the field against Bolles on Oct. 6. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jonathan Andrews runs up the field against Bolles on Oct. 6. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: FHSAA votes to scrap metro/suburban classifications

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The metro/suburban classifications are dead after two years. The Florida High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors voted 9-4 on Tuesday to scrap the two-year experiment in favor of returning to seven classifications based solely on school enrollment, in addition to one rural class.
Columbia's Mia Brasel dribbles up the field against Florida High on Dec. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Mia Brasel dribbles up the field against Florida High on Dec. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/11/23

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 11, 2023
GIRLS SOCCER — Columbia 8, Eastside 0: Behind a hat trick from Mia Brasel and two goals from Carla Medina-Rodriguez, the Tigers (4-2) shut out the Rams (1-8) for a mercy-rule win on the road Monday night.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia drops district test to Rickards

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, December 9, 2023
In a potential District 2-5A tournament preview, Columbia came up short in its first test against Rickards with a 55-47 loss at home Saturday afternoon. The Tigers led 25-24 at halftime but were outscored by 11 in the second half in a physical contest.
Columbia guard Zamarion Jones looks to pass against Suwannee on Nov. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Zamarion Jones looks to pass against Suwannee on Nov. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia drops low-scoring affair to Lowndes

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, December 8, 2023
VALDOSTA — In a back and forth battle in Georgia, Lowndes found a way to hand Columbia a 47-43 loss Friday night. The Vikings’ zone defense caused the Tigers problems offensively as they were held under 50 points for the second straight game.
Columbia's Mia Brasel dribbles up the field against Florida High on Dec. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Mia Brasel dribbles up the field against Florida High on Dec. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/8/23

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 8, 2023
GIRLS SOCCER — Wakulla 2, Columbia 1: Mia Brasel scored a goal on an assist from Penelope Wheeldon but the Tigers (3-2) lost to the War Eagles (6-0) on the road Friday night. Wheeldon also made three saves for CHS. BOYS SOCCER — Santa Fe 1, Suwannee 0: A.J.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/7/23

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, December 7, 2023
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Lafayette 45, Fort White 36: Jada Copeland scored 16 points and nabbed five steals, while Ella Hancock recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Hornets (4-1) past the Indians (2-3) at home Thursday night.