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NFL: Jaguars bringing back special teams ace Wingard

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — A person familiar with negotiations says backup safety Andrew Wingard has agreed to return to Jacksonville on a three-year, $9.6 million contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move can’t become official until Wednesday.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/13/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
BASEBALL — Hamilton County 12, Fort White 1: The Indians (2-4) were held to three hits and committed five errors in a run-rule loss to the Trojans (7-2) in five innings Monday night on the road.
Columbia third baseman Alexis Blair high fives assistant coach Hayes Fulford as she rounds third base after one of her two home runs against Baker County on Monday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia third baseman Alexis Blair high fives assistant coach Hayes Fulford as she rounds third base after one of her two home runs against Baker County on Monday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Blair homers twice, Hughes Ks 13 in Columbia win over Baker County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, March 13, 2023
GLEN ST. MARY — Columbia got its biggest test of the season so far rained out on Friday. The Tigers were supposed to host defending state champion Middleburg for a prime showdown to see how far they’d really come along in a season’s time.
Florida Gateway College's basketball team poses with the South Atlantic District B championship trophy after defeating Pitt CC on Saturday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Florida Gateway College's basketball team poses with the South Atlantic District B championship trophy after defeating Pitt CC on Saturday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC routs Pitt CC to advance back to NJCAA tournament

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Never in doubt and oh so sweet. Florida Gateway College is headed back to the NJCAA tournament after a dominating performance, blowing out Pitt Community College 102-77 to win back-to-back South Atlantic District B titles on Saturday.
Former Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett addresses his team following a 55-21 win over Santa Fe on Nov. 4, 2022. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Former Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett addresses his team following a 55-21 win over Santa Fe on Nov. 4, 2022. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Dorsett’s lack of communication at Fort White left a lot to be desired

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, March 10, 2023
Fort White High School Principal Keith Couey talked briefly back in January last year about what made then-new head football coach Lee Dorsett the right fit for the Indians’ program. After speaking on Dorsett’s knowledge of the game, Couey offered an insight into one of the intangibles necessary.
Columbia offensive lineman Travis Matthews signs his letter of intent to play with Webber International on Friday. (COURTESY)

Columbia offensive lineman Travis Matthews signs his letter of intent to play with Webber International on Friday. (COURTESY)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia OL Travis Matthews signs with Webber International

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 10, 2023
Columbia offensive lineman Travis Matthews signed his letter of intent to play with Webber International on Friday. Matthews was part of the varsity squad the past three seasons, which included a regional final run in 2020, a district title in 2021, and a district title and regional title in 2022.
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke speaks at the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 28 in Indianapolis. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke speaks at the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 28 in Indianapolis. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars won’t spend big in free agency as they await draft

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, March 10, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — After committing more than $400 million in free agency over the past two years — including nearly $250 million guaranteed — the Jaguars are pinching pennies in 2023.
Columbia pitcher Trayce McKenzie-Starling winds up to throw against Gainesville on March 3. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Trayce McKenzie-Starling winds up to throw against Gainesville on March 3. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/9/23

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 10, 2023
BASEBALL — Valdosta 03, Columbia 0: The Tigers (7-2) had their seven-game winning streak snapped on the road Thursday night, getting shutout by the Wildcats (8-5).