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Fort White guard Jayden Jackson shoots over Newberry’s Kaleb Woods (2) and Logan McCloud (10) on Wednesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jayden Jackson shoots over Newberry’s Kaleb Woods (2) and Logan McCloud (10) on Wednesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fort White pulls close, but can’t rally for victory at Newberry

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
NEWBERRY — Any time Fort White made a run at the lead, Juwan Scippio took control of the game. The big guard closed out on rebounds, disrupted passing lanes and scored early and often, extinguishing any hope of an Indians comeback in a 60-44 loss on the road.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/5/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
BOYS SOCCER — Columbia 8, Palatka 1: Bergan Cobb recorded a hat trick with an assist, while Jonathan Pineda and Bobby Shotwell each scored two goals to lead the Tigers (2-3-2) past the Panthers (0-8) on the road Tuesday night.
Columbia guard Bobby Wilson looks for a driving lane while being defended by Gainesville guard Willie Brooks on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Bobby Wilson looks for a driving lane while being defended by Gainesville guard Willie Brooks on Tuesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia gets a 'butt whooping' by Gainesville in worst loss since ’18

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
GAINESVILLE — The last time Columbia was beaten by 30, Gainesville raised a district trophy back in 2018. While there was no district championship on the line Tuesday night, the result wasn’t any different in the same gym involving the same teams.
Columbia guard Ayesha Broxey (right) boxes in a Baker County dribbler in the backcourt as guard Mariah Cox comes over to help during Tuesday’s game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Ayesha Broxey (right) boxes in a Baker County dribbler in the backcourt as guard Mariah Cox comes over to help during Tuesday’s game. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia closes strong to blow out Baker County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Anthony Perry believes his team underachieved in the first half of Tuesday’s game against Baker County. That could be a scary thought for opposing squads moving forward.
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CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/4/23

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 4, 2023
BOYS SOCCER — Fort White 2, Trenton 1: Josiah Hopkins and Connor Bass each scored a goal, while goalkeeper Colt Patterson made 13 saves to lead the Indians (2-3) over the Tigers (1-5) on the road Monday night.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

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

NEWS STAFF
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.
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)

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

NEWS STAFF
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.