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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.