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Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) spikes the football after receiving it from running back Dameon Pierce (31) following a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (TOM FOX/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Houston Texans offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) spikes the football after receiving it from running back Dameon Pierce (31) following a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (TOM FOX/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

NFL: Laremy Tunsil reportedly becomes highest-paid OL after signing $75M extension

JORDAN KROEGER
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil, a Columbia High alum, has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $75 million contact extension that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.
Columbia shortstop Brayden Thomas turns off third base on his way to home plate to score a run against Valdosta on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia shortstop Brayden Thomas turns off third base on his way to home plate to score a run against Valdosta on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/17/23

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, March 18, 2023
BASEBALL — Columbia 12, Bradford 3: Hayden Gustavson went 3 for 3 with two doubles and two RBIs, while Matt Dumas added two RBIs to lead the Tigers (10-2) past the Tornadoes (4-7) at home Friday night. Branson Mann, Brayden Thomas and Josh Fernald also had one RBI.
FGC guard Antewan Webber cuts down the net after the Timberwolves defeated Pitt CC to win the South Atlantic District B championship on March 11. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FGC guard Antewan Webber cuts down the net after the Timberwolves defeated Pitt CC to win the South Atlantic District B championship on March 11. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: From walk-on to leading scorer, Webber leads FGC into NJCAA tournament

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, March 17, 2023
Antewan Webber bet on himself, a bet that’s paid off with some hardware and a deep postseason run. There’s been a Region 8 championship, a South Atlantic District B title, and the Region 8 Player of the Year award.
Georgia forward Jordan Isaacs grabs a rebound in front of Florida State guard Sara Bejedi during a first-round game in the NCAA tournament on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa. (CHARLIE NEIBERGALL/Associated Press)

Georgia forward Jordan Isaacs grabs a rebound in front of Florida State guard Sara Bejedi during a first-round game in the NCAA tournament on Friday in Iowa City, Iowa. (CHARLIE NEIBERGALL/Associated Press)

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Georgia ousts Florida State from March Madness

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, March 17, 2023
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Georgia coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson said her first season as the Bulldogs’ head coach was an internal battle to find “stars.” “The star,” she said, “was our defense.
Branford's Madyson Sikes and Laila Arnold walk off the field after defeating Suwannee on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford's Madyson Sikes and Laila Arnold walk off the field after defeating Suwannee on Tuesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/16/23

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 17, 2023
BASEBALL — Lafayette 15, Fort White 4: The Hornets (7-1) run-ruled the Indians (2-5) in five innings on the road Thursday night in District 6-1A action.
Florida State’s Ta’niya Latson goes up for a basket as Connecticut’s Lou Lopez-Senechal (11) defends on Dec. 18, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (JESSICA HILL/AP File)

Florida State’s Ta’niya Latson goes up for a basket as Connecticut’s Lou Lopez-Senechal (11) defends on Dec. 18, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (JESSICA HILL/AP File)

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida St. loses 2 more to injury before NCAA tourney

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, March 16, 2023
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The short bench of the Florida State women’s basketball team just got shorter. Now the Seminoles, the seventh seed in Seattle Regional 4, will play with just eight players in the NCAA Tournament, beginning with Friday’s game against 10th-seed Georgia.