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Columbia swimmer Casey Fair competes in the 100 butterfly at the District 2-3A meet on Oct. 23. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Casey Fair competes in the 100 butterfly at the District 2-3A meet on Oct. 23. (COURTESY)

PREP SWIMMING: Columbia's Fair qualifies for regionals in 100 butterfly, alternate for 200 IM

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Casey Fair was Columbia’s lone regional qualifier, advancing to Tuesday’s Region 1-3A meet in the 100 butterfly and as an alternate in the 200 IM. The junior placed fourth in both the 100 butterfly (1:08.33) and 200 IM (2:28.72) at the District 2-3A meet on Oct. 23.
Columbia receiver Marlin Haywood catches a touchdown pass against Ridgeview on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marlin Haywood catches a touchdown pass against Ridgeview on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia scores 6 TDs in first half, shuts out Ridgeview

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 28, 2023
ORANGE PARK — Bynton Edge leapt sideways with two defenders chasing him and reeled in a one-handed catch before getting his feet down in the back corner of the end zone. Yeah, it was that kind of night for Columbia. Only a running clock could save Ridgeview from much further embarrassment.
Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith celebrates with receiver Garrett Brady after Brady scored a touchdown against Hilliard on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith celebrates with receiver Garrett Brady after Brady scored a touchdown against Hilliard on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White shrugs off slow start to blow out Hilliard

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, October 28, 2023
HILLIARD — Najeeb Smith hadn’t recorded over 100 receiving yards in any game prior to Friday. He managed that — and a whole bunch more — in just the first half against Hilliard.
Branford outside hitter Kennedy Walker (5) celebrates with libero Erika Rioux (left), setter Andi Sabourin (2) and outside hitter Madison Ward (4) after a kill against Aucilla Christian during Thursday's Region 3-1A semifinal. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Branford outside hitter Kennedy Walker (5) celebrates with libero Erika Rioux (left), setter Andi Sabourin (2) and outside hitter Madison Ward (4) after a kill against Aucilla Christian during Thursday's Region 3-1A semifinal. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Walker leads Branford to sweep over Aucilla Christian in Region 3-1A semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, October 26, 2023
BRANFORD — Kennedy Walker’s expectations were simple when Branford faced off against Aucilla Christian in their playoff opener. “I expected this team to show up and show out,” she said. Oh, the Buccaneers did that, especially Walker.