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Columbia’s Seth Stockton, who won the Class 3A state title in the triple jump in May, recently signed his letter of intent with Alabama State. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s Seth Stockton, who won the Class 3A state title in the triple jump in May, recently signed his letter of intent with Alabama State. (COURTESY)

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Columbia state champ Seth Stockton signs with Alabama State

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Seth Stockton’s dream came true. After a long wait all summer, unsure if he’d find a college, the Columbia state champion finally signed his letter of intent to compete in track and field at Alabama State.
Columbia running back Jonathan Andrews (from left), running back TC Smith and quarterback Zack Paulk wait for a play call during Saturday's game against Buchholz. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jonathan Andrews (from left), running back TC Smith and quarterback Zack Paulk wait for a play call during Saturday's game against Buchholz. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia-Union County matchup postponed due to Hurricane Idalia

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Friday’s football game between Columbia and Union County has been postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Idalia. Union County is being used a public shelter for the storm, which is expected to affect the area Wednesday, and there’s no school in Union County through at least Thursday as a result.
Buchholz running back Myles Graham pushes across the goal line for a touchdown against Columbia on 4th-and-goal Saturday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Buchholz running back Myles Graham pushes across the goal line for a touchdown against Columbia on 4th-and-goal Saturday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Buchholz blows past Columbia in season opener

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, August 26, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Already trailing Buchholz by 29 late in the third quarter, Columbia went for it on 4th-and-1 deep in its own territory. The quick handoff went to Camdon Frier, who had nowhere to run but backwards, dragged down by his jersey for a 12-yard loss.
Fort White running back Dakota Fisher runs past a Taylor County tackler on Saturday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Dakota Fisher runs past a Taylor County tackler on Saturday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White rallies on Fisher's TD run, holds on to beat Taylor County

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 26, 2023
PERRY – Unable to get its ground game on track for most of the season opener, Fort White stuck with it Saturday morning. That stubbornness paid off for the Indians when they needed it most at Dorsett Stadium as they rallied for a 19-13 win behind a fourth-quarter scoring run from Dakota Fisher.
Branford receiver Austin Malaguti runs up the field against Cedar Creek Christian on Friday night. (ERIN ROBERTS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford receiver Austin Malaguti runs up the field against Cedar Creek Christian on Friday night. (ERIN ROBERTS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford shut outs Cedar Creek Christian in opener

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, August 26, 2023
BRANFORD – With a 6-touchdown cushion, and the memories of a sub-par preseason jamboree in the rear-view mirror, Branford’s opening-season victory was in the back pocket by the start of the third quarter. It was also a dream Senior Night for Austin Malaguti.
Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter walks with Columbia High School principal Trey Hosford at Tiger Stadium on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter walks with Columbia High School principal Trey Hosford at Tiger Stadium on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: 2 armed men arrested at CHS, opener vs. Buchholz to finish at Citizens Field

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, August 25, 2023
Two armed men were arrested at Columbia High School on Friday night just outside Tiger Stadium, causing the football game between Columbia and Buchholz to be postponed until tonight at Citizens Field at 7.