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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arden Key celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arden Key celebrates after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.

NFL: Jaguars trying to claw into playoff race, Cowboys nearing berth

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 15, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t played many meaningful December games over the last dozen years. They’re usually so far out of the AFC South race by then that mock drafts are the only postseason scenarios that matter to the small-market franchise.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/14/22

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, December 15, 2022
BOYS SOCCER — Orange Park 4, Columbia 1: Jason Caballero scored a goal on an assist from Eduardo Morales and goalkeeper Dalton Carwile made four saves, but the Tigers (5-5-1) lost to the Raiders (4-5-2) on the road Wednesday night.
Columbia forward Ty’Jahn Wright rises for a dunk against Buchholz on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Ty’Jahn Wright rises for a dunk against Buchholz on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia finishes on 20-4 run to pull away from Buchholz

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
How quickly does a tie game turn into a blowout? The answer was less than four minutes Wednesday night. Columbia took a contest that was knotted at 52 with Buchholz and furiously pulled away with a 13-0 run before finishing the game on a 20-4 tear to come away with a 71-56 win at home.
Columbia’s Mia Brasel is embraced by teammates Sydney Rivas (31) and Skyler Ziegaus (left) after her goal as Gainesville’s Emily Brown (8) walks away Wednesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Mia Brasel is embraced by teammates Sydney Rivas (31) and Skyler Ziegaus (left) after her goal as Gainesville’s Emily Brown (8) walks away Wednesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia blanks Gainesville in heated rematch

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
It may be impossible to overstate the distaste between Columbia and Gainesville. But darn it if Olivia Kelly didn’t try to demonstrate it.
Lafayette defensive lineman Manny Watkins celebrates after making a tackle against Hilliard on Sept. 16. The Hornets won 21-14. (JACKO HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette defensive lineman Manny Watkins celebrates after making a tackle against Hilliard on Sept. 16. The Hornets won 21-14. (JACKO HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia's Ferrell, Lafayette's Watkins to play for Edwards in FACA All-Star Classic

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Football season lasts one more week for one area coach and two players. Lafayette head coach Marcus Edwards will serve as an assistant next week on the North squad for the FACA’s 67th North/South All-Star Classic. The game is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at The Villages Charter School.
Columbia guard Ayesha Broxey drives to the basket as Buchholz guard Carly Fischer defends on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Ayesha Broxey drives to the basket as Buchholz guard Carly Fischer defends on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia's rally falls short against Buchholz

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Down big, Columbia came out of halftime with a renewed defensive intensity. There was effort everywhere — rebounding, steals, diving for loose balls. It led to easy buckets, and the Tigers slowly trimmed the lead.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/12/22

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
BOYS SOCCER — Buchholz 4, Columbia 0: Goalkeepers Dalton Carwile and Travis Matthews combined to make 12 saves but the Tigers (5-4-1) were shut out by the Bobcats (6-0-2) on the road Monday night.
Columbia midfielder Skyler Ziegaus pushes the ball up the field against Keystone Heights on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia midfielder Skyler Ziegaus pushes the ball up the field against Keystone Heights on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Ziegaus notches hat trick, Rivas scores late to help Columbia beat Keystone Heights

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, December 12, 2022
Columbia believes it’s found a good luck charm. It’s a joke from head coach Chip Garner. Since the Tigers started the season 0-2, Garner has made a point to tell his players a joke on game day. Sometimes it’s right before kickoff. Other times it’s at halftime.