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Columbia receiver Tra' Tolliver (left) signed his letter of intent with Iowa Central Community College on Wednesday, while defensive end Rashod Bradley (right) signed with East Mississippi Community College. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tra' Tolliver (left) signed his letter of intent with Iowa Central Community College on Wednesday, while defensive end Rashod Bradley (right) signed with East Mississippi Community College. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia DE Bradley, WR Tolliver sign with JUCOs

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
When choosing their next destination, Columbia seniors Rashod Bradley and Tra’ Tolliver were looking further down the road.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/31/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
BOYS BASKETBALL — Fort White 62, St. Francis 51: Brandon DeMartino scored 18 points, hitting five 3s, to lead the Indians past the Wolves at home Tuesday night. Tafari Moe and Garrett Brady each hit three 3-pointers, with Moe finishing with 17 points and Brady adding 15.
Columbia forward Jolena Gardner rises between Middleburg defenders Ruby Owen (2) and Cheyenne Jenkins (21) during Tuesday night’s District 2-5A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner rises between Middleburg defenders Ruby Owen (2) and Cheyenne Jenkins (21) during Tuesday night’s District 2-5A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia catches fire to rout Middleburg in District 2-5A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A change at practice led to Columbia’s best offensive performance of the season. It kept the Tigers’ playoff hopes alive too. No. 4 seed Columbia exploded for 53 points in the first half and triggered a running clock before the break en route to a 70-22 win over No.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/30/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
BOYS SOCCER — Williston 1, Fort White 0: One goal by Jamalle Wolfe was enough to propel the No. 1 seed Red Devils (14-2-2) past the No. 5 seed Indians (11-9-2) in the District 4-3A semifinals on Monday night. The loss ends Fort White’s season.
Suwannee goalkeeper Layla Merola hugs and consoles Alaira Handy following the Bulldogs’ 2-1 loss to Santa Fe in the District 2-4A championship on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee goalkeeper Layla Merola hugs and consoles Alaira Handy following the Bulldogs’ 2-1 loss to Santa Fe in the District 2-4A championship on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Suwannee's season ends in District 2-4A title loss to Santa Fe

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, January 30, 2023
ALACHUA — As Madison LaLonde dribbled into Suwannee’s backline, Grace Miranda came sneaking in from the far right. Unmarked and alone, she was in the perfect spot to deliver Santa Fe a district championship.
Columbia center Khalea Clark shoots while defended by Ridgeview guard Paetyn Miller on Jan. 23. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia center Khalea Clark shoots while defended by Ridgeview guard Paetyn Miller on Jan. 23. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: A look at district tournaments, and teams' playoff chances

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, January 30, 2023
The district tournaments for girls basketball begin today. Here’s where, and who, the area teams will play and also where they sit in the playoff race. DISTRICT 2-5A At campus sites Schedule: Jan. 31, quarterfinals: No. 5 Middleburg at No. 4 Columbia, 7 p.m.; No. 6 Clay at No.