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Suwannee’s boys cross country team placed fifth at the Region 1-2A meet on Thursday to qualify for the state meet. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s boys cross country team placed fifth at the Region 1-2A meet on Thursday to qualify for the state meet. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Suwannee boys qualify for state meet again, Hermanson and Moore nab individual bids

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Suwannee’s boys cross country team is headed back to state for the third straight season. Behind a 17th-place finish from Morgan Mobley, the Bulldogs placed fifth at the Region 1-2A meet on Thursday at Alligator Lake in Lake City. Mobley finished in a time of 17:10.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins drops back to pass against Vero Beach last Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins drops back to pass against Vero Beach last Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia's starting QB remains a mystery for Region 1-3S quarterfinal at Choctawhatchee

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
It’s a mystery who will play quarterback for Columbia in Friday’s playoff opener at Choctawhatchee. The Tigers could turn back to junior Zack Paulk. Or continue starting freshman Xavier Collins. Or even give receiver Zamarion Jones a shot.
Suwannee defensive lineman Hunter Watson tackles Bradford running back Brian Cliffin III last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee defensive lineman Hunter Watson tackles Bradford running back Brian Cliffin III last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee hopes quick start can snap skid at Pensacola Catholic in Region 1-2S quarterfinals

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee Bulldogs, despite losing three straight entering the Class 2S playoffs, are close to success. In fact, SHS coach Kyler Hall believes the Bulldogs are just one play away from their early season winning ways as they head to Pensacola Catholic for a 7:30 p.m.
Lafayette receiver Jordan Murphy tries to escape a tackle from Branford defensive lineman Tate Dampier on Sept. 29. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette receiver Jordan Murphy tries to escape a tackle from Branford defensive lineman Tate Dampier on Sept. 29. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford, Lafayette set to meet again in Region 3-1R quarterfinals

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
MAYO — The most consistent dynamic between Branford and Lafayette might be the mutual respect each program’s head coach has for the other. Come Friday, however, that respect won’t count for anything on the scoreboard. What will count will be whatever happens on Dale Walker Field starting at 7:30 p.
Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson placed fifth at the Class 2A state tournament on Wednesday, shooting a 3-over-145 over the two-day event. (COURTESY)

Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson placed fifth at the Class 2A state tournament on Wednesday, shooting a 3-over-145 over the two-day event. (COURTESY)

PREP GOLF: Suwannee sophomore Ryan Donaldson places fifth at state

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS — After a strong finish to Tuesday’s opening round, Suwannee sophomore Ryan Donaldson entered the final round of the Class 2A state tournament confident about her chances. Then came a second straight poor front nine at Mission Inn Resort and Club as Donaldson shot a 3-over-74.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 11/8/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
BOYS SOCCER — Maclay 3, Suwannee 1: The Bulldogs (1-1) fell to the Marauders (1-0) on the road Wednesday night. Joel De La Cruz scored the lone goal for SHS and goalkeeper Waylon Richard made 17 saves.
Baker returns a shot over the arms of Branford hitters Kennedy Walker (5) and Anabella Dicks (8) during the Class 1A state championship on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Baker returns a shot over the arms of Branford hitters Kennedy Walker (5) and Anabella Dicks (8) during the Class 1A state championship on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford falls to Baker in Class 1A state championship

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
WINTER HAVEN — As coaches conferred with their teams ahead of the fourth set of Tuesday’s Class 1A state championship, ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees echoed throughout the Winter Haven Health Center at Polk State College.