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Columbia guard Isaac Broxey comes up with a steal that turned into a dunk against Baker County on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey comes up with a steal that turned into a dunk against Baker County on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia forces 24 turnovers to rout sloppy Baker County for district win

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, January 6, 2023
GLEN ST. MARY — Columbia was sloppy at times, but it didn’t matter. Baker County was sloppier. Way sloppier. Thanks to their press defense that helped force 24 turnovers, the FHSAA Class 5A No. 9 Tigers routed the Wildcats 75-53 on the road Friday night.
Columbia defensive coordinator John Woodley hugs defensive tackle Caden Bolstein (44) after Columbia stopped Choctaw on fourth down in overtime of the Region 1-3S final on Nov. 25, 2022. (FILE)

Columbia defensive coordinator John Woodley hugs defensive tackle Caden Bolstein (44) after Columbia stopped Choctaw on fourth down in overtime of the Region 1-3S final on Nov. 25, 2022. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Woodley resigns as Columbia's defensive coordinator

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, January 6, 2023
John Woodley resigned as Columbia’s defensive coordinator Friday after four seasons in the role. Woodley released a statement on Twitter announcing his decision, which he called one of the most difficult of his coaching career.
Georgia head coach Mike White yells to his players on the court during Wednesday's game against Auburn in Athens, Ga. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

Georgia head coach Mike White yells to his players on the court during Wednesday's game against Auburn in Athens, Ga. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Georgia coach Mike White back to Gainesville to face Gators

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, January 6, 2023
Mike White knows it will be a bit strange going back to the Southeastern Conference school where he coached the last seven seasons. The Georgia coach is doing his best to stay locked in as the Bulldogs prepare to face Florida on Saturday. “It's a unique game,” White said Friday in Athens.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for 1/5/23

NEWS STAFF
Friday, January 6, 2023
GIRLS SOCCER — Branford 2, Bell 0: Savannah Creech scored two goals while goalkeepers Zoe Nahabetian and Daniela Alvarez combined to make five saves to lead the Buccaneers (2-10) to a shutout victory over the Bulldogs (2-10) at home Thursday night.
Suwannee’s wrestling team celebrates after winning the District 2-1A duals on Thursday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s wrestling team celebrates after winning the District 2-1A duals on Thursday. (COURTESY)

PREP WRESTLING: Suwannee beats Wakulla to win first district duals title

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, January 5, 2023
LIVE OAK — It was a night of firsts for Suwannee on Thursday. The Bulldogs won their first district duals championship when they swept through the District 2-1A tournament Thursday in their home gym. It also marked Suwannee’s first dual win against Wakulla since 2010.
Florida guard Trey Bonham looks to pass out of a double team during Wednesday's game against Texas A&M in Gainesville. (MADDIE WASHBURN/UAA Communications)

Florida guard Trey Bonham looks to pass out of a double team during Wednesday's game against Texas A&M in Gainesville. (MADDIE WASHBURN/UAA Communications)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Texas A&M hit with rare tech for jersey error before tip-off vs. Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, January 5, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Texas A&M trailed before the opening tip at Florida, a scenario neither coach had experienced or even knew was a possibility before Wednesday night. Shortly after leaving the court following final warmups, the Aggies realized managers had left their game jerseys at the team hotel.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch over Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) on Sunday in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch over Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) on Sunday in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

NFL: Marvin Jones provides sure-handed 'security blanket' for Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Marvin Jones is preparing for his final game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It could come Saturday night against rival Tennessee, a matchup that will decide the division and the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs.