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BOYS WRESTLING: Suwannee places 3rd at District 2-1A IBT

NEWS STAFF
Friday, February 20, 2026
CRAWFORDVILLE — Suwannee’s entire boys wrestling team advanced for next week’s regional tournament. The Bulldogs, who placed third as a team in the District 2-1A IBT tournament Thursday at Wakulla with 179 points to Florida High’s 220.5 and Wakulla’s 181.
Columbia guard Shaheed White shoots against Lincoln during the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on Feb. 14. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Shaheed White shoots against Lincoln during the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on Feb. 14. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia carries confidence into regional semifinal rematch with Ponte Vedra

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, February 20, 2026
There’s plenty of confidence inside Columbia’s locker room. Maybe even a little too much. The No. 6 seed Tigers enter Saturday’s Region 1-5A semifinal at No. 2 seed Ponte Vedra believing they can win after their first meeting over there during the regular season.
Columbia pitcher Kyler Keen celebrates at second base after hitting a two-RBI double against Episcopal on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Kyler Keen celebrates at second base after hitting a two-RBI double against Episcopal on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia bounces back to run rule Episcopal

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Baseball is a funny game. One night you get your teeth kicked in. The next you pay it forward to someone else. Columbia bounced back from its shutout loss to Suwannee with a 13-3 run-rule win over Episcopal School of Jacksonville at home Thursday night.
Fort White guard Erickah Roberson fights through a Madison County defender to make the shot during the Region 3-R semifinals on Feb. 13. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Erickah Roberson fights through a Madison County defender to make the shot during the Region 3-R semifinals on Feb. 13. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fort White hopes size plays into its advantage in Region 3-R final

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
FORT WHITE — While revenge is certainly on the minds of those Indians players who witnessed a heartbreaking end to last season, Fort White coach Bregay Harris sees a simpler approach to Friday’s impending Region 3-R championship game.
Columbia pitcher Ryleigh Stone reaches first base after hitting a single against Trenton with two outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night. Stone was ultimately left stranded on second base as CHS fell to THS 4-1. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Ryleigh Stone reaches first base after hitting a single against Trenton with two outs in the seventh inning Tuesday night. Stone was ultimately left stranded on second base as CHS fell to THS 4-1. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia comes up short against Allaire, Trenton in season opener

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TRENTON — As well as Trenton pitcher Addison Allaire was throwing, Columbia had the tying run at the plate in the top of the seventh inning.
Suwannee runner Logan Haley won the 1600mm at the SFHS Raider Open Classic on Thursday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee runner Logan Haley won the 1600mm at the SFHS Raider Open Classic on Thursday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Area standouts from SFHS Raider Open Classic

NEWS STAFF
Monday, February 16, 2026
Track and field season began in the area last Thursday with Santa Fe Raider Open Classic. The event was a mini meet and only featured nine events. The area leaders are below. — Boys 100m: Ezekiel Powell, Fort White, second (11.31) — Girls 100m: Kensi Shaw, Columbia, first (13.
Fort White running back John'l Lawson scores a touchdown against Lafayette on Oct. 3, 2025. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back John'l Lawson scores a touchdown against Lafayette on Oct. 3, 2025. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White, Lafayette moved into new district in Class 1A

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, February 16, 2026
Two weeks after eliminating the Rural classification in football, the FHSAA released revised districts for Class 1A on Friday. The remaining teams left in Rural were moved into 1A, with Fort White and Lafayette listed together in a new district.
Columbia guard Murkail Cray races for a layup after snatching a steal against Lincoln in the fourth quarter of Saturday's Region 1-5A quarterfinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Murkail Cray races for a layup after snatching a steal against Lincoln in the fourth quarter of Saturday's Region 1-5A quarterfinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia rallies from 10 down to knock off Lincoln in Region 1-5A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, February 14, 2026
TALLAHASSEE — On the verge of unraveling, it was a sophomore who steadied the ship for Columbia. Trailing Lincoln by 10 midway through the fourth quarter, Zadrian Knowlton knocked down a 3-pointer to pull his team back within seven. “I play with a lot of confidence,” Knowlton said.