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Suwannee’s Morgan Mobley is the LCR’s Boys Runner of the Year. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s Morgan Mobley is the LCR’s Boys Runner of the Year. (COURTESY)

FALL ALL-AREA: Suwannee's Morgan Mobley named LCR's Boys Runner of the Year

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, December 29, 2023
LIVE OAK — Everything Morgan Mobley had been working for the entire season, or really the past two years, appeared ready to fall to the wayside. On Nov. 2, the night before the District 1-2A meet, Mobley was sick, running a fever and generally not feeling well.
Branford’s Anna Moore is the LCR’s Girls Runner of the Year. (COURTESY)

Branford’s Anna Moore is the LCR’s Girls Runner of the Year. (COURTESY)

FALL ALL-AREA: Branford's Anna Moore named LCR's Girls Runner of the Year

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, December 29, 2023
BRANFORD — While teaching summer school this past summer, Branford coach Stefani Santos received a bonus. Rising freshman Anna Moore was one of her students and fresh off an all-area track season in the spring, Moore decided she wanted to try her hand — or legs — at cross country, too.
Fort White guard Najeeb Smith runs the offense against Eastside on Dec. 22. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Najeeb Smith runs the offense against Eastside on Dec. 22. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fort White falls to Union Grove in OT at Get Down Showcase

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 29, 2023
Fort White climbed out of an early 10-0 hole to force overtime but ultimately fell to Union Grove (McDonough, GA) 58-54 on Friday afternoon at the Florida Get Down held at St. Francis High School. Tafari Moe scored 22 points and Brandon DeMartino added 12 in the loss to the Wolverines (8-6).
Columbia guard Zamarion Jones initiates the offense against South Dade during the Hitchcock's Challenge on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Zamarion Jones initiates the offense against South Dade during the Hitchcock's Challenge on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia bounces back, routs South Dade on Day 2 of Hitchcock's Challenge

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, December 28, 2023
ALACHUA — Despite an early alarm clock, it took another fiery halftime speech from head coach Steve Faulkner for Columbia to finally wake up. When the Tigers finally did, they did what they were supposed to do — beat an inferior opponent.
Nease center Jack Sullivan (right) blocks Columbia forward Zavian Douglas’ shot during the Hitchcock’s Challenge on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Nease center Jack Sullivan (right) blocks Columbia forward Zavian Douglas’ shot during the Hitchcock’s Challenge on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia loses to Nease in Hitchcock's opener behind another poor shooting effort

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
ALACHUA — Columbia head coach Steve Faulkner was hoping to see more offensive consistency at the Hitchcock’s Challenge. The Tigers didn’t find it in the tournament opener on Wednesday. They’ll continue searching for it in the loser’s bracket today.
The 8th annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul Langford Stadium with a match between Suwannee High alumni and those from Columbia High. The teams from last year’s game are pictured above. (COURTESY)

The 8th annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul Langford Stadium with a match between Suwannee High alumni and those from Columbia High. The teams from last year’s game are pictured above. (COURTESY)

RECREATIONAL SOCCER: Claffey alumni game returns to benefit those in need

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
LIVE OAK — Alumni soccer players from across North Florida will be kicking it for a cause in Live Oak this weekend. The 8th annual Steve Claffey Memorial Game will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul Langford Stadium with a match between Suwannee High alumni and those from Columbia High.