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Columbia’s Sakiya Merriex performs the clean and jerk during Wednesday’s Region 1-2A meet. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s Sakiya Merriex performs the clean and jerk during Wednesday’s Region 1-2A meet. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 2/1/23

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, February 2, 2023
BOYS BASKETBALL — Chiefland 59, Fort White 46: Despite 19 points and nine rebounds from Brandon DeMartino, the Indians (15-7) fell to CHS (14-9) on the road Wednesday night. Tafari Moe added 10 points for FWHS. GIRLS BASKETBALL — Ridgeview 52, Columbia 18: The No.
Columbia’s Sydney Rivas walks by as Lincoln players celebrate Nyla Close’s goal that triggered the mercy rule to finish off an 8-0 victory in the District 2-5A championship Wednesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Sydney Rivas walks by as Lincoln players celebrate Nyla Close’s goal that triggered the mercy rule to finish off an 8-0 victory in the District 2-5A championship Wednesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: CHS loses to Lincoln via mercy rule in District 2-5A championship, awaits playoff fate

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — All was silent for Skyler Ziegaus’ penalty kick  in the third minute of Wednesday’s District 2-5A finals. Nobody in the crowd talked or yelled during her run to the ball. A pin drop would’ve shattered the thin air.
Lafayette’s girls soccer team celebrates with the District 2-2A trophy after defeating Bell 3-0 on Wednesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette’s girls soccer team celebrates with the District 2-2A trophy after defeating Bell 3-0 on Wednesday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Lafayette shuts out Bell for another district title

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
MAYO — In two previous matches against Bell, Lafayette won each time in decisive fashion. The Hornets did it a third time against the visiting Bulldogs, this time in a 3-0 victory on Wednesday night to capture the District 2-2A title for the second year in a row.
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler drives under pressure from Florida forward Colin Castleton during Wednesday's game in Gainesville. (ALAN YOUNGBLOOD/Associated Press)

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler drives under pressure from Florida forward Colin Castleton during Wednesday's game in Gainesville. (ALAN YOUNGBLOOD/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida upends No. 2 Tennessee behind Colin Castleton

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Colin Castleton is accustomed to being double-teamed every time he touches the ball, so he was pleasantly surprised — maybe even downright stunned — when Tennessee opted to guard him with a single defender in the second half. “I’ve got to take advantage of that," Castleton said.
California high schooler Jaden Rashada passes during the Under Armour All-American game at Camping World Stadium on Jan. 3 in Orlando. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

California high schooler Jaden Rashada passes during the Under Armour All-American game at Camping World Stadium on Jan. 3 in Orlando. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Napier avoids Rashada details, doesn't expect NCAA inquiry

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Billy Napier provided little insight Wednesday into how and why the Gators lost four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada, but said he doesn't expect it to prompt an NCAA investigation.
Columbia receiver Tra' Tolliver (left) signed his letter of intent with Iowa Central Community College on Wednesday, while defensive end Rashod Bradley (right) signed with East Mississippi Community College. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tra' Tolliver (left) signed his letter of intent with Iowa Central Community College on Wednesday, while defensive end Rashod Bradley (right) signed with East Mississippi Community College. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia DE Bradley, WR Tolliver sign with JUCOs

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
When choosing their next destination, Columbia seniors Rashod Bradley and Tra’ Tolliver were looking further down the road.