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Branford's Blake Pilkington won the Region 2-1A title in the 400m on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford's Blake Pilkington won the Region 2-1A title in the 400m on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Suwannee, Branford & Lafayette sending athletes to state meet

NEWS STAFF
Monday, May 4, 2026
In addition to winning the Region 1-2A title in the 800m, Suwannee senior Ryleigh Hermanson qualified for the state meet in two other events.Hermanson, who will also compete in the 1600m and 3200m, will lead a contingent of four Bulldogs to the Class 2A state meet Thursday at the University of...
Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd (3) celebrates after recording the final out in the Hornets' comeback win over Aucilla Christian in Game 3 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Saturday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd (3) celebrates after recording the final out in the Hornets' comeback win over Aucilla Christian in Game 3 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Saturday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Lafayette storms back to knock out Aucilla Christian in Region 3-R semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, May 2, 2026
MONTICELLO — Lafayette would not be denied.Not even when the Hornets were down 6-1.No. 3 seed Lafayette rallied back two different times to knock off No. 2 seed Aucilla Christian 12-8 in Game 3 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Saturday.
Suwannee first baseman Grayson Greene (19) is greeted at home plate by catcher Jace Moran (9) as he scores a run during Game 1 of the Region 1-3A semifinals on Friday. (ASHLEY CHANDLER/News-Leader)

Suwannee first baseman Grayson Greene (19) is greeted at home plate by catcher Jace Moran (9) as he scores a run during Game 1 of the Region 1-3A semifinals on Friday. (ASHLEY CHANDLER/News-Leader)

PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee & Fernandina Beach headed to Game 3 in Region 1-3A semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 1, 2026
FERNANDINA BEACH — A sweep appeared to be in cards for Suwannee after Game 1.But Fernandina Beach had other ideas in Game 2.After the No. 3 seed Bulldogs came away with a 12-0 run-rule win in five innings in Game 1, the No. 2 seed Pirates bounced back with a 4-3 win in Game 2 during Friday’s...
Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd makes a throw to first base against Union County during the District 6-R championship on April 16. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd makes a throw to first base against Union County during the District 6-R championship on April 16. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Lafayette forces decisive Game 3 against Aucilla Christian in Region 3-R semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, May 1, 2026
MONTICELLO — Lafayette was not ready for its season to end.The Hornets made that very clear in Game 2 of the Region 3-R semifinals.After No. 2 seed Aucilla Christian came away with a 4-3 win in Game 1, No. 3 seed Lafayette answered in Game 2 with an 11-1 run-rule victory in six innings during...
Suwannee outfielder Brianna Stephens-Woods races home to score a run against Branford on March 19. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee outfielder Brianna Stephens-Woods races home to score a run against Branford on March 19. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Suwannee suffers run-rule loss to Wakulla in District 2-3A championship, still makes playoffs

NEWS STAFF
Friday, May 1, 2026
CRAWFORDVILLE — No. 2 seed Suwannee couldn't keep up with top-seeded Wakulla in Wednesday night’s District 2-3A championship, suffering a 16-1 run-rule loss in four innings.Parker Stubbs homered twice and finished with five RBIs to lead the War Eagles (22-4) while Brianna Stephens drove in four...
Columbia receiver Zion Walker (right) fights off cornerback Monterrence Williamson to make a catch during spring practice on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Zion Walker (right) fights off cornerback Monterrence Williamson to make a catch during spring practice on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Storylines at Columbia during spring practice

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Football is back in full swing at Columbia this spring.There are a few new starters, some coaching changes and one transfer who is opening eyes on the offensive side of the ball.Here’s what to know ahead of the Tigers’ spring game against Camden County on May 15.A transfer opposite CaldwellWhile...
Branford first baseman Mallory Blue (left) celebrates with pitcher Harleigh Price after hitting a three-run home run against Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford first baseman Mallory Blue (left) celebrates with pitcher Harleigh Price after hitting a three-run home run against Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Price's no-hitter leads Branford past Fort White in District 6-R semis

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
FORT WHITE — Harleigh Price tossed a no-hitter and finished with 14 strikeouts to lead top-seeded Branford to a 5-0 win against No. 5 seed Fort White in the District 6-R semifinals Tuesday night at John Wilson Field.The Florida State commit nearly threw a perfect game, allowing just one walk to...