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Columbia’s Seth Stockton leaps in the triple jump during the District 2-3A meet on Friday. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s Seth Stockton leaps in the triple jump during the District 2-3A meet on Friday. (COURTESY)

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Stockton, Norris win district titles for Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 21, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — Seth Stockton surprised no one at the District 2-3A meet. His quest for a state title began with another district championship in the triple jump on Thursday at Chiles High School. The Columbia senior leapt 14.
Columbia second baseman Alex Collins (right) celebrates with catcher Emily Delgado after hitting a walk-off RBI single against Taylor County on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter).

Columbia second baseman Alex Collins (right) celebrates with catcher Emily Delgado after hitting a walk-off RBI single against Taylor County on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter).

PREP SOFTBALL: Collins earns redemption, lifts Columbia past Taylor County with walk-off single

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Alex Collins dropped the ball, then redeemed herself. The second baseman hit a walk-off RBI single to deliver Columbia a come-from-behind 7-6 win over Taylor County at home Thursday night to sweep the season series.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during the AFC head coaches availability at the NFL meetings on March 27 in Phoenix. (MATT YORK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during the AFC head coaches availability at the NFL meetings on March 27 in Phoenix. (MATT YORK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars outside draft's top 10 for 2nd time in 16 years

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 20, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Forgive the Jacksonville Jaguars if they’re not completely comfortable drafting at No. 24. After all, the Jaguars have picked in the top 10 a staggering 14 times in the past 15 years. It’s a remarkable stretch that provides a glimpse into the franchise’s recent futility.
Columbia’s Hayden Gustavson turns off third base to head home for a run against Union County on Wednesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Hayden Gustavson turns off third base to head home for a run against Union County on Wednesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia bounces back with big win over 1A No. 1 Union County

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
One night after blowing a big lead, Columbia wasn’t about to suffer a similar fate against Union County. In a matchup of two state contenders, CHS jumped in front early and made sure to keep the pressure on to get back on track.
Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell on Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa. (MARK LOMOGLIO/AP File)

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell on Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa. (MARK LOMOGLIO/AP File)

NFL: Jags WR Ridley thinks he could be better after lengthy layoff

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — By the time Calvin Ridley first stepped on a practice field with Trevor Lawrence a few weeks ago, he felt as if he already had played a full season with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Suwannee’s Braylyn Federico is tagged out at home plate by Santa Fe catcher Madie Crosby on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s Braylyn Federico is tagged out at home plate by Santa Fe catcher Madie Crosby on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Big sixth inning sparks Santa Fe's rally over Suwannee

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
LIVE OAK — Suwannee had regained a lead it had lost, and appeared poised for a two-game season sweep against visiting Santa Fe as the late innings got underway. The Bulldogs had rallied for three runs in the fifth for a 5-3 lead with two innings to go, but the lead was short-lived.
Columbia pitcher Trayce McKenzie-Starling pitches against Chiles on April 12. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Trayce McKenzie-Starling pitches against Chiles on April 12. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS baseball blows lead against Bishop Kenny, SHS flag football advances in districts

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Columbia’s baseball team took a four-run lead deep into Tuesday night’s contest before the wheels fell off in the sixth inning at Bishop Kenny. Trayce McKenzie-Starling gave up five runs and Bynton Edge allowed three in the sixth to allow the Crusaders to rally past the Tigers for a 9-5 win.