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Fort White coach Demetric Jackson (left) hands the ball off to running back Maliki Clark (middle) during practice on May 1. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White looks to retool inconsistent offense under Jackson

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

FORT WHITE — With their team in a near-constant state of flux over the last four years, the Indians haven’t exactly nailed down their offensive identity. To be fair, they haven’t really had a chance to do so.

Columbia cornerback Markeyon Moore intercepts a pass during Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia’s defense is challenging offense with impressive spring

JORDAN KROEGER

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Columbia coach Brian Allen is trying to work out the kinks with his offense this spring. His defense, though, isn’t making it easy. As is the case typically this time of the year, Allen says his defense is ahead of his offense.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks to pass against Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium Oct. 30, 2022, in London. (IAN WALTON/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars will play twice in London this season

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars will become the first NFL team to play two international games in the same season when they spend back-to-back weeks in London this year.

Columbia outfielder Carston Palmer (right) celebrates with catcher Hayden Gustavson after scoring a run against Pine Forest during the Region 1-5A quarterfinals on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia routs Pine Forest in playoff opener behind 14-run third inning, no-hitter

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Carston Palmer and Camdon Frier arrived at the field at the same time Tuesday afternoon.

Columbia offensive line coach John Woodley works with the offensive line during Monday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Injuries, lack of depth leave question marks on CHS O-line

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The biggest question mark for Columbia is the same every season — the offensive line. It may never be truer than this spring. The Tigers are having to revamp the entire starting lineup ahead of next season.

Suwannee offensive coordinator Joseph Gaddy speaks with quarterback Kodi Lang during practice on May 1. (JAMIE WACHTER/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee hopes new OC Gaddy brings stability to offense

JAMIE WACHTER

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

LIVE OAK — When Kyler Hall began the all-too-often task of searching for another offensive coordinator this offseason, Joseph Gaddy checked off a lot of boxes.

Suwannee’s Marquavious Owens completes the clean and jerk during the District 5-1A meet on March 31. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Marsee, Owens named Dairy Farmers Coach and Lifter of the Year for Class 1A

JAMIE WACHTER

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

LIVE OAK — The heavy lifting continued Monday for the Suwannee boys weightlifting team.

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PREP TRACK & FIELD: Branford qualifies 4 for state, 2 move on for Lafayette

NEWS STAFF

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

JACKSONVILLE — Branford’s track teams will be sending four individuals and one relay team to the Class 1A state meet, while the Lafayette boys are sending two individuals to state.

Branford quarterback Thomas Sikes throws a pass during Thursday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford searching for an offensive identity this spring

JAMIE WACHTER

Friday, May 5, 2023

BRANFORD — Having to replace a 1,000-yard rusher in the backfield, Branford is spending the spring trying to figure out what it looks like offensively.

Columbia’s Seth Stockton competes in the triple jump at the Region 1-3A meet on Thursday. Stockton won the title with a leap of 14.66m. (COURTESY)

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Stockton wins regional title in triple jump

JORDAN KROEGER

Friday, May 5, 2023

Seth Stockton is one jump away from a state championship. The Columbia senior leapt to the Region 1-3A title in the triple jump on Thursday at the University of North Florida.