Sports

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.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence walks off the field after Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Jacksonville. The Jaguars won 31-30. (CHRIS CARLSON/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence walks off the field after Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Jacksonville. The Jaguars won 31-30. (CHRIS CARLSON/Associated Press)

NFL: Lawrence's 37-0 Saturday mark at stake vs. Chiefs

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Doug Pederson turned away from the question, stopping just short of shaking his head in disappointment, and then tapped the lectern in front of him three times to mimic knocking on wood. “Nah, la, la, next question,” Peterson quipped Tuesday.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/17/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
BOYS SOCCER — Fort White 8, Branford 0: Connor Bass had another hat trick to lead the Indians (10-6-2) to a mercy-rule win over the Buccaneers (0-14) at home Tuesday night.
Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket surrounded by Buchholz defenders on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket surrounded by Buchholz defenders on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia loses another close game, this time to Buchholz

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Another game down to the wire, another close loss for Columbia. Buchholz jumped out to a 10-0 lead, built a 14-point advantage in the first half, gave the lead away in the fourth quarter and then took it back before hanging on for a 60-55 win over the Tigers at home Tuesday night.