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Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin runs up the field after a catch during Friday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver MJ Rossin runs up the field after a catch during Friday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee looking for receivers to catch on in camp

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, August 4, 2023
LIVE OAK — Suwannee’s top receiver from a year ago graduated. The Bulldogs’ second-leading receiver in 2022 will be throwing passes this fall instead of catching them. If the SHS offense is going to build off its momentum from a year ago, playmakers need to catch on outside.
Lafayette defensive end Amarie Fleming performs a drill with head coach Marcus Edwards during Tuesday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette defensive end Amarie Fleming performs a drill with head coach Marcus Edwards during Tuesday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Edwards says Lafayette has work to do to reach last year’s level

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
MAYO — Starting off fall practice a day after most, there was no talk about perfection at Lafayette on Tuesday. Rather, the Hornets’ goal leading into their Aug. 18 preseason Classic against Newberry at Dale Walker Field in Mayo is making progress.
Branford quarterback Thomas Sikes throws a pass during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford quarterback Thomas Sikes throws a pass during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford is small in number but plenty experienced in camp

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
BRANFORD — Introductions are probably not needed in Branford. As the Buccaneers begin preparations for the 2023 season, numbers are at a premium. At Monday’s initial fall practice, BHS had just 25 varsity players on the field.
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Pederson (right) runs through a drill with tight end Samuel Reyes (19) during a practice on Tuesday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Pederson (right) runs through a drill with tight end Samuel Reyes (19) during a practice on Tuesday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars are treating coach Doug Pederson's son like Tim Tebow — no interviews, please

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are treating tight end Josh Pederson like they did Tim Tebow. No interviews, please. Head coach Doug Pederson’s son has been off limits to reporters, even in-house productions, through the first week of training camp.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a catch during a passing drill in practice Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a catch during a passing drill in practice Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley changes cleats, alleviates toe soreness and practices in full

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley switched cleats Wednesday to alleviate toe soreness. Coach Doug Pederson initially said Ridley would be limited in training camp because of his achy toe, but Ridley found a solution by wearing different shoes.
Suwannee defensive end Sam Wainwright performs a drill during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive end Sam Wainwright performs a drill during Monday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee starts fall camp hungry for more success

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
LIVE OAK — How can Suwannee build off a 2022 season that included a district championship and a regional final berth? For starters, the Bulldogs can forget about last year’s success and find a hunger to surpass those accomplishments.