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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.
Columbia's Mickey Johnson dribbles the ball up the field against Palatka on Jan. 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Mickey Johnson dribbles the ball up the field against Palatka on Jan. 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/28/23

NEWS STAFF
Sunday, January 29, 2023
BOYS SOCCER — Lincoln 1, Columbia 1 (LHS wins 4-2 in SO): The No. 1 seed Tigers (8-8-2) were upset by the No. 5 seed Trojans (5-11-2) in the District 2-5A semifinals at home Saturday night.
Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson, left, and guard Markquis Nowell (1) compete for a rebound with Florida forward Colin Castleton during the Saturday’s game in Manhattan, Kan. (CHARLIE RIEDEL/Associated Press)

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson, left, and guard Markquis Nowell (1) compete for a rebound with Florida forward Colin Castleton during the Saturday’s game in Manhattan, Kan. (CHARLIE RIEDEL/Associated Press)

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Johnson, Nowell lead No. 5 K-State to win over Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, January 28, 2023
MANHATTAN, Kan.— Keyontae Johnson gathered with a few of his old Florida teammates after leading No. 5 Kansas State to a 64-50 win over the Gators on Saturday night, the group smiling for some cameras for a picture he'll no doubt cherish.
Florida State guard Darin Green, Jr. and Clemson guard Chase Hunter position themselves for a rebound on Saturday in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

Florida State guard Darin Green, Jr. and Clemson guard Chase Hunter position themselves for a rebound on Saturday in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Hunter, Tyson lead Clemson over Florida State

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, January 28, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State had a chance to pull off its first upset of a top-25 team this season. Chase Hunter wasn’t about to let it happen. Hunter drove the lane and drew a foul, sinking the free throw, with four seconds left to help No.