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Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith and Florida guard Trey Bonham battle for the ball during Thursday's game of the SEC tournament in Nashville, Tenn. (JOHN AMIS/Associated Press)

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith and Florida guard Trey Bonham battle for the ball during Thursday's game of the SEC tournament in Nashville, Tenn. (JOHN AMIS/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Mississippi State beats Florida 69-68 in OT in SEC tourney opener

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, March 9, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Tolu Smith scored a career-high 28 points, including a go-ahead basket in overtime with 4.3 seconds left, and Mississippi State beat Florida 69-68 on Thursday in the second round of the SEC tournament.
Former Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett addresses his team following a loss to Williston on Sept. 23, 2022. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Former Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett addresses his team following a loss to Williston on Sept. 23, 2022. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Dorsett resigns as Fort White coach, leaves with no comment to be assistant at Williston

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
FORT WHITE — For the third time in as many years, Fort White will be looking for a new head football coach. Lee Dorsett officially submitted his resignation as the Indians’ coach Wednesday afternoon in a move that the administration said left them blindsided.
FGC players Maurice Campbell (15), Jeremy Young (3) and Jeremiah Barze (1) celebrate after defeating Palm Beach State to win the Region 8 title on Saturday. (COURTESY OF FGC)

FGC players Maurice Campbell (15), Jeremy Young (3) and Jeremiah Barze (1) celebrate after defeating Palm Beach State to win the Region 8 title on Saturday. (COURTESY OF FGC)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC aims to contain Huggins, faces Pitt CC for berth in NJCAA Tournament

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Charles Ruise points to one player Florida Gateway College must stop to reach the NJCAA National Tournament. That’s Pitt Community College guard Avery Huggins. Huggins, who was the named the Region 10 Player of the Year last week, has given teams fits both offensively and defensively this season.

NFL: Jags cut CB Griffin to save $13.1M against salary cap

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars cut high-priced cornerback Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday, a move that was months in the making and will save the team $13.1 million against the salary cap. Griffin tweaked his back early last season and was essentially benched before going on injured reserve.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/7/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
BASEBALL — Fort White 16, Branford 1: Patrick Kennedy had four RBIs on a 2-for-3 night while Chauncey Mays, Austin Peach and Garrett Depaola all had two RBIs to lead the Indians (2-2) to a run-rule win over the Buccaneers (1-3) on the road in three innings Tuesday night in District 6-1A action.
Columbia quarterback Eriel Baker scrambles away from defensive pressure against Madison County on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Eriel Baker scrambles away from defensive pressure against Madison County on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FLAG FOOTBALL: Baker leads Columbia past Madison County for another district win

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
It’s taken just two games in its first full season for Columbia to put the rest of District 2-1A on notice. The Tigers rolled to their second straight win to open the year Tuesday night with a 20-13 victory over Madison County at Tiger Stadium.
Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin drives between Florida State guards Jalen Warley (1) and Cam Corhen (3) during an ACC tournament game on Tuesday in Greensboro, N.C. (CHUCK BARTON/Associated Press)

Georgia Tech forward Javon Franklin drives between Florida State guards Jalen Warley (1) and Cam Corhen (3) during an ACC tournament game on Tuesday in Greensboro, N.C. (CHUCK BARTON/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FSU loses to Georgia Tech on late FT in ACC tourney

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Miles Kelly scored 21 points, Javon Franklin made a go-ahead free throw with 0.3 seconds left and 13th-seeded Georgia Tech rallied to beat No. 12 seed Florida State 61-60 on Tuesday in the opening game of the ACC Tournament.
Columbia’s Hayden Gustavson (right) fist bumps Camdon Frier after Frier scored a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Hayden Gustavson (right) fist bumps Camdon Frier after Frier scored a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/6/23

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
BASEBALL — Columbia 15, Episcopal 7: The Tigers (7-1) jumped out to a 12-1 lead after two innings but got dragged through a full seven innings by the Eagles (0-5) before coming away with a road win Monday night for their seventh straight victory.