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Suwannee defensive back Amarion Rojas (2) returns a kickoff as defensive back Jadarius Horne (19) blocks against Santa Fe last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee defensive back Amarion Rojas (2) returns a kickoff as defensive back Jadarius Horne (19) blocks against Santa Fe last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee faces ‘big challenge’ at Madison County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
LIVE OAK — The tuneups for Suwannee are over. The real season for the Bulldogs begins now as they travel Friday to Madison County for a pivotal three-game stretch to close the regular season. It’s something Suwannee, which enters Friday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Boot Hill, has known for a while.
Lafayette defensive back Tywan Williamson (9) tackles Fort White running back Dakota Fisher (1) last Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette defensive back Tywan Williamson (9) tackles Fort White running back Dakota Fisher (1) last Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette to host Taylor County in hurricane makeup next Tuesday

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MAYO — After getting knocked off its No. 1 regional ranking in a sobering loss to Fort White last Friday, Lafayette is looking to get back on track in a rare Tuesday night football matchup. The Hornets’ rescheduled game against Taylor County is one of the aftermaths from Hurricane Idalia.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/11/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
VOLLEYBALL — Cedar Key 3, Fort White 2: The Indians (5-11) lost to the Sharks (5-6) in a fifth-set tiebreaker on the road Wednesday in their regular-season finale, falling 25-18, 25-19, 19-25, 17-25, 15-7.
CHS. FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS. FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/10/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
BOYS SWIMMING Suwannee 166, Columbia 10: The Bulldogs swept all nine events to top the Tigers on Tuesday, including individual victories by Jacob Kirkland (200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke), Asher Baum (200 IM), William Cerritos (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle), John Abersold (100 butterfly, 100...
Columbia receiver Camdon Frier (12) tip-toes the sideline after a catch against Bolles on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier (12) tip-toes the sideline after a catch against Bolles on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Columbia peaking at right time after big win over Bolles

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
A grueling schedule to start the season is finally paying off for Columbia. Now the Tigers appear to be peaking at just the right time. Columbia’s 35-31 come-from-behind win over Bolles was a massive one.
Columbia’s Kayla Goodloe (12) and Sinei Wood (6) attempt to block a shot by Oak Hall hitter Ave Scorpio on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Kayla Goodloe (12) and Sinei Wood (6) attempt to block a shot by Oak Hall hitter Ave Scorpio on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Columbia can’t close out Oak Hall in test ahead of districts

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
It’s not too often a loss can count as a playoff tuneup, but it may be the case for Columbia on Tuesday evening. The Tigers not only went toe-to-toe with visiting Oak Hall, ranked No. 6 in Class 2A ranking and No. 1 in its region, but had a stranglehold on the visitors.
Columbia held Dig Pink Night on Monday for Breast Cancer awareness. (COURTESY)

Columbia held Dig Pink Night on Monday for Breast Cancer awareness. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 10/9/23

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 9, 2023
VOLLEYBALL — Columbia 3, Bell 0: Sinei Wood delivered 10 kills with three blocks, seven aces and 14 digs to lead the Tigers (15-6) to a 25-13, 25-22, 25-15 sweep over the Bulldogs (14-9) at home Monday on Dig Pink Night.
Suwannee sophomore Ryan Donaldson (second from left) won the Florida Junior Tour Championship on Sunday at Lakewood National Golf Club in the girls 13-15 age division. (COURTESY)

Suwannee sophomore Ryan Donaldson (second from left) won the Florida Junior Tour Championship on Sunday at Lakewood National Golf Club in the girls 13-15 age division. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Suwannee's Donaldson wins playoff for fourth FJT title of year

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 9, 2023
Suwannee sophomore Ryan Donaldson survived a playoff to earn victory at the Florida Junior Tour Championship on Sunday at Lakewood National Golf Club in the girls 13-15 age division. Donald posted a 7-over 223 to win the tournament for her fourth FJT title this year.
Suwannee runners Paul Gunter (middle left) and Morgan Mobley (middle right) take off at the Alligator Lake Invitational on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee runners Paul Gunter (middle left) and Morgan Mobley (middle right) take off at the Alligator Lake Invitational on Saturday. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Branford's Moore, Suwannee's Mobley lead area runners at Alligator Lake Invitational

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Branford freshman Anna Moore placed third at the 15th Alligator Lake Invitational on Saturday, finishing in a time of 19:39.90 behind winner Mackenzie Klein (Oak Hall, 19:14.40) and runner-up Madison Patchan (Tocoi Creek, 19:29.50).