Sports

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey goes up for a layup against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey goes up for a layup against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: CHS finishes runner-up at Battle on the Island, faces another tourney test in Naples

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, December 23, 2022
A promising start ended with a rough finish for Columbia at Fleming Island’s Battle on the Island tournament. The Tigers fell to Orlando Christian Prep 61-35 in the championship game on Thursday after beating Auburndale (57-52) and Fleming Island (58-44) on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (45) celebrates with defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) and defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) after a sack against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (45) celebrates with defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) and defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) after a sack against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Another week, another skid ends for streaking Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, December 23, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have ended all sorts of skids this season, so it shouldn’t have been that surprising to see them stop a six-game road losing streak in prime-time games with a 19-3 victory at the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates with tight end Evan Engram (17) and offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (75) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates with tight end Evan Engram (17) and offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (75) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

NFL: Lawrence, Jaguars continue playoff push, outclass Jets

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 22, 2022
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— Trevor Lawrence was in a celebratory mood, decked out in an ugly Christmas sweater while acknowledging it wasn't exactly the prettiest performance he and his Jacksonville Jaguars have had during their playoff surge. It was plenty good enough, though.
Samira Conley, the wife of Tramaine Conley, holds back tears after being presented with his Fort White jersey prior to Thursday’s game against Bell. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Samira Conley, the wife of Tramaine Conley, holds back tears after being presented with his Fort White jersey prior to Thursday’s game against Bell. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fort White honors former athlete Tramaine Conley

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, December 22, 2022
FORT WHITE — Gone but never forgotten, former Fort White athlete Tramaine Conley was honored prior to the Indians’ game against Bell on Thursday night.
Fort White guard Najeeb Smith shoots against Bell on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Najeeb Smith shoots against Bell on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fort White gets confidence boost before break with huge win over Bell

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, December 22, 2022
FORT WHITE — With winter break on the horizon, Fort White needed a confidence boost before a long layoff. The Indians got it very quickly Thursday night. Fort White jumped out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and was never threatened by Bell, cruising to a 64-23 win at home.
Columbia forward Ty'jahn Wright goes up for a dunk against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Ty'jahn Wright goes up for a dunk against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for 12/23/22

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, December 22, 2022
BOYS BASKETBALL — Orlando Christian Prep 61, Columbia: 35: The Tigers (7-3) lost to the Warriors (8-1) in the championship game of Fleming Island’s Battle on the Island tournament on Thursday. Isaac Broxey led CHS with nine points, while Seth Stockton had five and Ty’jahn Wright had four.
Columbia forward Ty'jahn Wright dunks against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Ty'jahn Wright dunks against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKLENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/20/22 & 12/21/22

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
BOYS BASKETBALL — Columbia 58, Fleming Island 44: The Tigers (7-2) topped the Golden Eagles (8-2) in the semifinals of the Battle on the Island on Wednesday thanks to 16 points apiece from forwards Ty’jahn Wright and Seth Stockton, with Wright hitting three 3-pointers.
Columbia safety Amare Ferrell (left) signed his letter of intent with Indiana while linebacker Jaden Robinson (right) signed with Florida on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia safety Amare Ferrell (left) signed his letter of intent with Indiana while linebacker Jaden Robinson (right) signed with Florida on Wednesday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Robinson signs with Florida, Ferrell with Indiana and Jefferson with Central Michigan

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
They’ve been best friends since kindergarten, playing football together since their days in Pop Warner. It was only fitting the two shared the stage together to make the biggest decisions of their lives on Wednesday.