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Branford pitcher Alex Whitfield winds up to pitch against Fort White on Thursday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford pitcher Alex Whitfield winds up to pitch against Fort White on Thursday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Whitfield stellar as Branford blanks Fort White

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, March 30, 2023
BRANFORD — In a potential preview of District 6-1A postseason action, the pitchers took center stage. So naturally, it was a manufactured run and an outfield error that decided Thursday’s contest between Fort White and Branford.
Branford pitcher Laila Arnold winds to pitch against Suwannee on March 14. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford pitcher Laila Arnold winds to pitch against Suwannee on March 14. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/30/23

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, March 30, 2023
BASEBALL — Bradford 6, Fort White 5: The Indians (3-8) fell to the Tornadoes (6-7) at home Wednesday night.
Columbia pitcher Zoryana Hughes sets to pitch against Gainesville on Wednesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Zoryana Hughes sets to pitch against Gainesville on Wednesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Hughes' arm leads CHS past GHS for first time since 2018

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
On a cold, windy night Columbia’s bats were, well, a little cold. Luckily for the lineup, pitcher Zoryana Hughes brought the heat to shut down Gainesville to end a long losing streak to its bitter rival.
Columbia pitcher Bynton Edge winds up to pitch during Tuesday's game against Union County that was postponed due to rain. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Bynton Edge winds up to pitch during Tuesday's game against Union County that was postponed due to rain. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SPORTS: FHSAA releases first set of spring rankings

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
With the second half of the spring season underway, the FHSAA released its first set of rankings for baseball, softball and flag football on Tuesday. Here’s a look at where the teams in Columbia, Suwannee and Lafayette counties stand.
Columbia designated hitter Matt Dumas slides safely into third base against Union County on Tuesday. Dumas scored via a throwing error on the play. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia designated hitter Matt Dumas slides safely into third base against Union County on Tuesday. Dumas scored via a throwing error on the play. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/28/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Columbia's baseball team jumped out to a 2-0 lead on Union County on Tuesday evening before the game was postponed due to rain and lightning. No makeup date has been announced.