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FGC celebrates after defeating Palm Beach State for the Region 8 title on Saturday. (COURTESY OF FGC)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC rallies late to beat Palm Beach State for another Region 8 title

JORDAN KROEGER

Saturday, March 4, 2023

A furious rally saved Florida Gateway College’s season and delivered another conference championship.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Kugel leads Florida's second-half rally to topple LSU

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saturday, March 4, 2023

GAINESVILLE — Riley Kugel scored 21 points, Will Richard added 18 points and Florida defeated LSU 79-67 on Saturday night after trailing by 12 points in the second half. The 24-point turnaround was sparked by Kugel, a freshman who averages 9.

FSU

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FSU blown out by Virginia Tech, sets new single-season record for losses

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saturday, March 4, 2023

BLACKSBURG, Va.— Sean Pedulla scored 25 points to lead Virginia Tech to an 82-60 victory over Florida State on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season finale. Pedulla was 8 of 12 from the floor.

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)

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.

SHS

BOYS WRESTLING: Suwannee 9th entering final day at state, 5 wrestlers left

JAMIE WACHTER

Friday, March 3, 2023

KISSIMMEE — Suwannee’s state contingent is now five strong. Heading into today’s third and final day of the Class 1A IBT state championship at Silver Spurs Arena, the Bulldogs still have five wrestlers competing, all guaranteed to finish in the top eight of their weight classes.

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.

Columbia safety Mia Brasel intercepts her third pass of the night in front of Baker County receiver Samuriah Major on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FLAG FOOTBALL: Columbia shuts out Baker County for first win in program history

JORDAN KROEGER

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Sometimes you need a little help, and a little luck. It’s also nice to have a player like Mia Brasel to help deliver your first win in program history.

Branford’s Madyson Sikes smiles rounding the bases after hitting a home run against Lafayette on Thursday night. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Sikes leads Branford to run-rule win over rival Lafayette

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA

Thursday, March 2, 2023

BRANFORD — After a stumbling in the early going, Branford was all over its neighboring rival Lafayette like an avalanche.

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).