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NFL: Jags cut CB Griffin to save $13.1M against salary cap

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars cut high-priced cornerback Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday, a move that was months in the making and will save the team $13.1 million against the salary cap. Griffin tweaked his back early last season and was essentially benched before going on injured reserve.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/7/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
BASEBALL — Fort White 16, Branford 1: Patrick Kennedy had four RBIs on a 2-for-3 night while Chauncey Mays, Austin Peach and Garrett Depaola all had two RBIs to lead the Indians (2-2) to a run-rule win over the Buccaneers (1-3) on the road in three innings Tuesday night in District 6-1A action.
Columbia quarterback Eriel Baker scrambles away from defensive pressure against Madison County on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Eriel Baker scrambles away from defensive pressure against Madison County on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FLAG FOOTBALL: Baker leads Columbia past Madison County for another district win

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
It’s taken just two games in its first full season for Columbia to put the rest of District 2-1A on notice. The Tigers rolled to their second straight win to open the year Tuesday night with a 20-13 victory over Madison County at Tiger Stadium.
Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin drives between Florida State guards Jalen Warley (1) and Cam Corhen (3) during an ACC tournament game on Tuesday in Greensboro, N.C. (CHUCK BARTON/Associated Press)

Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin drives between Florida State guards Jalen Warley (1) and Cam Corhen (3) during an ACC tournament game on Tuesday in Greensboro, N.C. (CHUCK BARTON/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FSU loses to Georgia Tech on late FT in ACC tourney

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Miles Kelly scored 21 points, Javon Franklin made a go-ahead free throw with 0.3 seconds left and 13th-seeded Georgia Tech rallied to beat No. 12 seed Florida State 61-60 on Tuesday in the opening game of the ACC Tournament.
Columbia’s Hayden Gustavson (right) fist bumps Camdon Frier after Frier scored a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Hayden Gustavson (right) fist bumps Camdon Frier after Frier scored a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/6/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
BASEBALL — Columbia 15, Episcopal 7: The Tigers (7-1) jumped out to a 12-1 lead after two innings but got dragged through a full seven innings by the Eagles (0-5) before coming away with a road win Monday night for their seventh straight victory.
Branford third baseman Madyson Sikes celebrates in front of Fort White third baseman Hannah LeBleu after reaching third base safely on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford third baseman Madyson Sikes celebrates in front of Fort White third baseman Hannah LeBleu after reaching third base safely on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Branford finally knocks around Fort White for run-rule win

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, March 6, 2023
FORT WHITE — Branford couldn’t hardly touch Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton in three losses last season. That included the Indians’ 11-0 win in the district championship, which ended the Buccaneers’ season.
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram runs during a Divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. (ED ZURGA/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram runs during a Divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. (ED ZURGA/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars place franchise tag on TE Engram after career year

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, March 6, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Evan Engram will be back in Jacksonville for another season, probably longer if the Jaguars get their way. The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on the veteran tight end Monday, guaranteeing him a one-year, $11.345 million contract in 2023.
Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley warms up before a game against the New York Giants on Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. (ADAM HUNGER/AP File)

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley warms up before a game against the New York Giants on Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. (ADAM HUNGER/AP File)

NFL: Jaguars WR Ridley reinstated after gambling suspension

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, March 6, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday, clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville.