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Jaden Rashada throws over the block of teammate Cayden Green during the Under Armour Next All-American Game at Camping World Stadium on Jan. 3 in Orlando. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

Jaden Rashada throws over the block of teammate Cayden Green during the Under Armour Next All-American Game at Camping World Stadium on Jan. 3 in Orlando. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida releases QB Rashada from scholarship to end breakup

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, January 20, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Highly touted high school quarterback Jaden Rashada is moving on from Florida, a breakup that was weeks in the making and cost the Gators one of their most prized recruits.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/19/23

NEWS STAFF
Friday, January 20, 2023
BOYS BASKETBALL — Fort White 78, Bronson 65: Garrett Brady had himself a night, making six 3-pointers as part of his 33 points to lead the Indians (12-4) past the Eagles (5-15) at home Thursday night for their seventh straight win.
Columbia forward Seth Stockton dunks in front of Impact Christian Academy forward Jordan Mikell on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Seth Stockton dunks in front of Impact Christian Academy forward Jordan Mikell on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia gets back on track with win over Impact Christian

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Following Tuesday’s disappointing loss to Buchholz, Columbia head coach Steve Faulkner sat his team down and had a heart-to-heart talk prior to Wednesday’s practice. The Tigers had just lost their seventh game of the season by five points or fewer.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson walks the turf before his team’s wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers last Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson walks the turf before his team’s wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers last Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COMMENTARY: Right coach can turn around a franchise quickly

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Jaguars and Giants combined for seven wins last season. Now, they’re two victories away from playing in the Super Bowl. Both teams hired new coaches who quickly delivered success. Doug Pederson took Jacksonville from 3-14 and consecutive No. 1 overall picks to the AFC South title.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/18/23

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, January 19, 2023
BOYS BASKETBALL — Fort White 57, Bradford 33: Brandon DeMartino scored 20 points, hitting two 3-pointers, to lead the Indians (11-4) past the Tornadoes (1-12) at home Wednesday night. Tafari Moe added 13 points and Garrett Brady had eight.
Jaden Rashada throws over the block of teammate Cayden Green during the Under Armour Next All-American Game at Camping World Stadium on Jan. 3 in Orlando. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

Jaden Rashada throws over the block of teammate Cayden Green during the Under Armour Next All-American Game at Camping World Stadium on Jan. 3 in Orlando. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada requested a release from his national letter of intent Tuesday night after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through, a person familiar with the situation said.