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Branford’s girls golf team won the District 3-1A title on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

Branford’s girls golf team won the District 3-1A title on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Branford cruises to District 3-1A championship

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Going into Tuesday’s District 3-1A tournament at Quail Heights Country Club, the Branford girls golf team felt good about its chances. Despite windy conditions, the Buccaneers lived up those expectations, securing their second district title in three years.
Lafayette placed third at the District 3-1A tournament on Monday to qualify for regionals. (COURTESY)

Lafayette placed third at the District 3-1A tournament on Monday to qualify for regionals. (COURTESY)

BOYS GOLF: Galbraith ties for second at districts to lead Lafayette to regionals

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 23, 2023
Trey Galbraith shot a 76 to tie for second with Madison County’s Jarrod Sullivan at the District 3-1A tournament on Monday at Quail Heights. The two golfers finished four strokes behind champion Kenneth Guy from Keystone Heights, who tallied a 72.
Columbia players celebrate after a point against Vanguard during the District 2-5A semifinals on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia players celebrate after a point against Vanguard during the District 2-5A semifinals on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Columbia makes playoffs for first time since 2012

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 21, 2023
For the first time since 2012, Columbia is headed to the playoffs. The Tigers were awarded the No. 7 seed in the Region 1-5A playoffs on Saturday, clinching an at-large bid after finishing the season 16-8. It sets Columbia up with a matchup at No. 2 seed Ridgeview (17-7) next Wednesday.
Branford receiver Kyshaun Veasey runs past a Hollis Christian Academy defender on Friday. (ERIN ROBERTS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford receiver Kyshaun Veasey runs past a Hollis Christian Academy defender on Friday. (ERIN ROBERTS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford shuts out Hollis Christian Academy

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, October 21, 2023
BRANFORD — Branford’s Austin Malaguti was given an opportunity that many senior athletes rarely get. He was given a second chance to erase the bad taste of a final home game. Malaguti and his fellow 12th-graders made the most of that chance on Friday.
Lafayette linebacker Jalen Hill returns an interception for a touchdown against Trenton on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette linebacker Jalen Hill returns an interception for a touchdown against Trenton on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Hill's pick-6 caps off Lafayette's rally over Trenton

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 21, 2023
TRENTON — Trailing early in the fourth and the Lafayette offense stuck in neutral, Jalen Hill came off the field after a 3-and-out asking to get the ball. So the senior decided to take matters into his own hands Friday night.
Columbia’s girls golf team placed second at the Jill Darr Memorial on Thursday. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s girls golf team placed second at the Jill Darr Memorial on Thursday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia finishes runner-up at Jill Darr Memorial

NEWS STAFF
Friday, October 20, 2023
Columbia placed second at the Jill Darr Memorial on Thursday at Hawkstone Country Club, tallying a 335 total behind champion Fleming Island’s 307. Karlee Gainey led the Tigers with a 1-over-73. Alison O’Brien was next for CHS with a 77, while Megan Ruwe carded an 83 and Rayna Hardin added a 102.