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Fort White linebacker Lecosta Byrd (left) and defensive back Tafari Moe close in for a tackle against Jefferson County on Monday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebacker Lecosta Byrd (left) and defensive back Tafari Moe close in for a tackle against Jefferson County on Monday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White hopes to continue progress against Hamilton County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
FORT WHITE — The Indians haven’t exactly been tested early. Outside a bit of a scare against Taylor County in the team’s 19-13 season-opening win, Fort White has induced a running clock in its last two contests.
Columbia receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch against DeLand last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch against DeLand last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Winless Columbia aims to get off schneid at Madison County

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
There are no pushovers on Columbia’s non-district schedule. Some, though, are tougher and deeper than others. Two losses to Buchholz and DeLand, a pair of large Class 4S schools, to start the season were two of the most talented teams Columbia will face all season.
Suwannee running back Marquavious Owens takes a carry up the field against Chiefland last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee running back Marquavious Owens takes a carry up the field against Chiefland last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee aims to crush Munroe's confidence early

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
LIVE OAK — Don’t get fooled by Robert F. Munroe’s winless record. The Bobcats are better than that 0-2 mark, and their talent level and athleticism has Suwannee coach Kyler Hall worried heading into Friday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Langford Stadium.
Lafayette receiver Jalen Hill catches a touchdown pass against Hamilton County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette receiver Jalen Hill catches a touchdown pass against Hamilton County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette faces Chiefland in biggest challenge yet

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
MAYO — The defense has been solid through two games for Lafayette, even scoring what turned out to be the winning touchdown in the season opener, a 7-6 victory at Dixie County two weeks ago.
Branford running back Trevor Maddox takes a carry up the field against Bell on Saturday. (ERIN ROBERTS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford running back Trevor Maddox takes a carry up the field against Bell on Saturday. (ERIN ROBERTS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford begins tough 4-game stretch against Hilliard

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
BRANFORD — It hasn’t gotten past the Branford players that through two games they’ve outscored their opponents 93-0, including a 40-0 crushing of Bell this past Saturday. But it’s not something coach Tim Clark wants his team dwelling on with a tough four-game stretch on the horizon.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 9/12/23 & 9/13/22

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Columbia’s boys swim team edged Yulee 16-15 on Tuesday evening, while the girls fell to Yulee 132-110. Arthur Vanderpool led the CHS boys with victories in the 50 freestyle (31.81) and 100 freestyle (1:17.81). Victories for the CHS girls included Izzy Scott in the 50 freestyle (31.
Columbia head coach Brian Allen signals in a play to his offense during Friday’s game against DeLand. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia head coach Brian Allen signals in a play to his offense during Friday’s game against DeLand. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Allen preaches patience, believes Columbia is close to wins

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Resiliency is the word Columbia head coach Brian Allen used again and again to describe his team, even in a 35-21 loss to DeLand on Friday. And despite an 0-2 start to the season, he believes his team is close to winning football games.
Columbia setter Mylie Fernandez (7) passes a shot to a teammate against Lafayette on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia setter Mylie Fernandez (7) passes a shot to a teammate against Lafayette on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Fernandez racks up 49 assists to lead Columbia past Lafayette

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
On the last serve of Tuesday night’s game between Columbia and Lafayette, Tigers head coach Trudy Andrews hoped her setter would get the ball. When she didn’t, Andrews hoped her own team’s shot would land out of bounds. It didn’t, prompting a celebration tinged with a bit of regret.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 9/11/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Suwannee’s boys golf team finished 12th while Columbia placed 17 at the Randy Warren Invitational hosted by Fleming Island on Monday. William Slaughter led the Bulldogs with a 73 and Ty Hurst was one stroke back with a 74.
Fort White receivers Tafari Moe (7) and Najeeb Smith celebrate after Moe's third touchdown reception Monday night at Jefferson County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receivers Tafari Moe (7) and Najeeb Smith celebrate after Moe's third touchdown reception Monday night at Jefferson County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White blows out Jefferson County in Monday night matchup

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
MONTICELLO — There were two instances where the Fort White offense failed to score Monday night. The first came in the middle of the second quarter when a Jayden Jackson scramble came up a few yards short on fourth down.