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Branford third baseman Madyson Sikes celebrates in front of Fort White third baseman Hannah LeBleu after reaching third base safely on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford third baseman Madyson Sikes celebrates in front of Fort White third baseman Hannah LeBleu after reaching third base safely on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Branford finally knocks around Fort White for run-rule win

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, March 6, 2023
FORT WHITE — Branford couldn’t hardly touch Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton in three losses last season. That included the Indians’ 11-0 win in the district championship, which ended the Buccaneers’ season.
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram runs during a Divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. (ED ZURGA/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram runs during a Divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 21 in Kansas City, Mo. (ED ZURGA/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars place franchise tag on TE Engram after career year

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, March 6, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Evan Engram will be back in Jacksonville for another season, probably longer if the Jaguars get their way. The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on the veteran tight end Monday, guaranteeing him a one-year, $11.345 million contract in 2023.
Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley warms up before a game against the New York Giants on Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. (ADAM HUNGER/AP File)

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley warms up before a game against the New York Giants on Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville. (ADAM HUNGER/AP File)

NFL: Jaguars WR Ridley reinstated after gambling suspension

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, March 6, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — The NFL reinstated suspended receiver Calvin Ridley on Monday, clearing the way for him to join his new team in Jacksonville.
Columbia's softball team finished runner-up at Santa Fe's Raider Invitational on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Columbia's softball team finished runner-up at Santa Fe's Raider Invitational on Saturday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 3/3/23 and 3/4/23

NEWS STAFF
Monday, March 6, 2023
Columbia’s softball team finished runner-up at Santa Fe’s Raider Invitational on Saturday, falling to Williston 4-2 in the championship. Friday saw the Tigers (6-1) beat Lake Gibson 8-0 and Lafayette 8-2 on Friday in the seeding games.
Columbia outfielder Carston Palmer (3) high-fives outfielder Branson Mann (22) after scoring a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia outfielder Carston Palmer (3) high-fives outfielder Branson Mann (22) after scoring a run against Gainesville on Friday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia uses big fourth frame to rally past host Gainesville

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, March 3, 2023
GAINESVILLE — For the second straight night, Columbia’s bats got hot at just the right time. It took the Tigers until the fourth inning to find their offense, but once they did, it was game over.
Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton delivers a pitch Friday night. Compton struck out 12 and allowed no hits to Madison County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton delivers a pitch Friday night. Compton struck out 12 and allowed no hits to Madison County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Compton hurls no-hitter, Fort White overpowers Madison County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, March 3, 2023
FORT WHITE — The flag beyond the fence of John Wilson Field was practically ironed out facing away from the ballpark Friday night. But on a few key plays, maybe it fluttered just a bit too much for Madison County’s liking.