Sports

Columbia pitcher Bynton Edge winds up to pitch during Tuesday's game against Union County that was postponed due to rain. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Bynton Edge winds up to pitch during Tuesday's game against Union County that was postponed due to rain. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SPORTS: FHSAA releases first set of spring rankings

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
With the second half of the spring season underway, the FHSAA released its first set of rankings for baseball, softball and flag football on Tuesday. Here’s a look at where the teams in Columbia, Suwannee and Lafayette counties stand.
Columbia designated hitter Matt Dumas slides safely into third base against Union County on Tuesday. Dumas scored via a throwing error on the play. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia designated hitter Matt Dumas slides safely into third base against Union County on Tuesday. Dumas scored via a throwing error on the play. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/28/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Columbia's baseball team jumped out to a 2-0 lead on Union County on Tuesday evening before the game was postponed due to rain and lightning. No makeup date has been announced.
Columbia Camdon Frier celebrates after hitting a grand slam against Santa Fe on Friday. (ALAN YOUNGBLOOD/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia Camdon Frier celebrates after hitting a grand slam against Santa Fe on Friday. (ALAN YOUNGBLOOD/Special to the Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Frier hits grand slam, Columbia beats Santa Fe for fifth straight win

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Friday, March 24, 2023
In a period from one half-inning to another, Columbia outfielder Camdon Frier went from goat to hero. He dropped the ball off a drive in the fourth, which came right at him in right field — the first of three errors that put CHS in a bases-loaded, no-out jam.
Brian Allen has returned to coach Columbia. (FILE)

Brian Allen has returned to coach Columbia. (FILE)

COMMENTARY: Fans should be thankful Allen, Jackson have returned home

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, March 24, 2023
What a crazy couple of months huh?  I’m not even sure what year it is. Is it 2023 or 2015? The coaching carousel has gone back in time in Columbia County, yet it feels just how everything should be. Brian Allen is back as Columbia’s head coach. Demetric Jackson is back at Fort White.
Columbia outfielder Camdon Frier is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against Valdosta on March 16. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia outfielder Camdon Frier is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against Valdosta on March 16. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/23/23

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, March 23, 2023
BASEBALL — Columbia 12, Forest 6: Carston Palmer went 3 for 3 with a double and four RBIs, Camdon Frier had three RBIs on a 3-for-4 night, and Brayden Thomas drove in three more runs to lead the Tigers (11-2) past the Wildcats (6-5) at home Thursday night for their fourth straight win.
FGC guard Jeremiah Barze dribbles while being defended by Chesapeake guard Izaiah Credle during Wednesday's consolation game in the NJCAA tournament. (COURTESY OF NJCAA)

FGC guard Jeremiah Barze dribbles while being defended by Chesapeake guard Izaiah Credle during Wednesday's consolation game in the NJCAA tournament. (COURTESY OF NJCAA)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC eliminated by Chesapeake in NJCAA tournament

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
DANVILLE , Ill. — Florida Gateway College shot the ball better from inside arc, beyond the arc and also at the free throw line. The rebound margin was in its favor too. Yet, the Timberwolves are still heading home without a victory at the NJCAA tournament for the second straight season.