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Columbia outfielder Carston Palmer (3) high-fives outfielder Branson Mann (22) after scoring a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia outfielder Carston Palmer (3) high-fives outfielder Branson Mann (22) after scoring a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia uses big fourth frame to rally past host Gainesville

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, March 3, 2023
GAINESVILLE — For the second straight night, Columbia’s bats got hot at just the right time. It took the Tigers until the fourth inning to find their offense, but once they did, it was game over.
Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton delivers a pitch Friday night. Compton struck out 12 and allowed no hits to Madison County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton delivers a pitch Friday night. Compton struck out 12 and allowed no hits to Madison County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Compton hurls no-hitter, Fort White overpowers Madison County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, March 3, 2023
FORT WHITE — The flag beyond the fence of John Wilson Field was practically ironed out facing away from the ballpark Friday night. But on a few key plays, maybe it fluttered just a bit too much for Madison County’s liking.
Columbia’s Josh Fernald runs to third base against Bartram Trail on Feb. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Josh Fernald runs to third base against Bartram Trail on Feb. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/2/23

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 3, 2023
BASEBALL — Columbia 6, Chiles 4: Josh Fernald went 1 for 4 with a triple and three RBIs to help the Tigers (5-1) rally past the Timberwolves (0-2) on the road Thursday night for their fifth straight win.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/1/23

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Suwannee, Branford and Fort White competed at the Santa Fe mini meet on Wednesday. The Bulldogs had three winners, including Kay’lyona Cuffy in the girl shot put (35’3 feet), Ryleigh Hermanson in the girls 1600m (5:51) and Morgan Mobley in the boys 800m (2:06).
FGC guard Amayoaah Phillips initiates the action against Palm Beach State on Feb. 15. (COURTESY OF FGC)

FGC guard Amayoaah Phillips initiates the action against Palm Beach State on Feb. 15. (COURTESY OF FGC)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC aims to win another Region 8 championship

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
A Region 8 championship is once again just a win away for Florida Gateway College. The Timberwolves (13-11) will play for the conference title this Saturday at the Howard Center after locking up the No. 1 seed this past weekend with a 92-79 win over Palm Beach State (14-10).
Columbia pitcher Josh Fernald pitches against Bartram Trail on Feb. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Josh Fernald pitches against Bartram Trail on Feb. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 2/28/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
BASEBALL — Columbia 5, St. Augustine 0: Josh Fernald and Phillip Maddox combined to throw a one-hitter to lead the Tigers (4-1) past the Yellow Jackets (1-2) on the road Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
Columbia outfielder Luisa Taylor celebrates coming off second base after McKenna O’Sullivan hit a home run against Lafayette on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia outfielder Luisa Taylor celebrates coming off second base after McKenna O’Sullivan hit a home run against Lafayette on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia stays hot, tops Lafayette to remain undefeated

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
It took Columbia 17 games last season to win its fourth game. This year? Just four. The new and improved Tigers kept rolling on Tuesday, this time behind pitcher McKenna O’Sullivan’s arm and bat.