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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl 38 on Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. (AP FILE)

NFL: Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good'

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

TAMPA — This time, Tom Brady says he’s done for good.

Suwannee’s Kendal Vasquez-Hernandez sits on the field dejected after the Bulldogs lost to Eastside 2-0 in the District 2-4A championship on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Suwannee comes up empty vs. Eastside in District 2-4A championship

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

GAINESVILLE — It only took 45 seconds of game time to find a winning goal. Unfortunately for Suwannee, it didn’t come from a Bulldog.

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner rises between Middleburg defenders Ruby Owen (2) and Cheyenne Jenkins (21) during Tuesday night’s District 2-5A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia catches fire to rout Middleburg in District 2-5A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

A change at practice led to Columbia’s best offensive performance of the season. It kept the Tigers’ playoff hopes alive too.

Columbia guard Jerome Carter dribbles up the court against Santa Fe last Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia 4th in region, not far behind 2nd in new FHSAA rankings

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Up one week, back down the next. That’s been the story lately for Columbia in the FHSAA rankings, and it was the case again in the last set released Tuesday prior to the playoffs in two weeks.

Florida center Jason Jitoboh runs up court after making a shot against Alabama on Jan. 5, 2022, in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Jitoboh's recovery coming into focus year after eye injury

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

GAINESVILLE — Jason Jitoboh won’t step foot onto a basketball court without his glasses. And he doesn’t even need them to see. The darkened lenses merely provide extra protection for what eyesight Jitoboh has remaining.

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/30/23

NEWS STAFF

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

BOYS SOCCER — Williston 1, Fort White 0: One goal by Jamalle Wolfe was enough to propel the No. 1 seed Red Devils (14-2-2) past the No. 5 seed Indians (11-9-2) in the District 4-3A semifinals on Monday night. The loss ends Fort White’s season.

Suwannee goalkeeper Layla Merola hugs and consoles Alaira Handy following the Bulldogs’ 2-1 loss to Santa Fe in the District 2-4A championship on Monday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Suwannee's season ends in District 2-4A title loss to Santa Fe

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, January 30, 2023

ALACHUA — As Madison LaLonde dribbled into Suwannee’s backline, Grace Miranda came sneaking in from the far right. Unmarked and alone, she was in the perfect spot to deliver Santa Fe a district championship.

Columbia center Khalea Clark shoots while defended by Ridgeview guard Paetyn Miller on Jan. 23. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: A look at district tournaments, and teams' playoff chances

JORDAN KROEGER

Monday, January 30, 2023

The district tournaments for girls basketball begin today. Here’s where, and who, the area teams will play and also where they sit in the playoff race.

FSU

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Timpson helps No. 24 Seminoles clamp down on No. 16 Duke

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday, January 29, 2023

TALLAHASSEE — Makayl Timpson scored 21 points with 10 rebounds and three steals and No. 24 Florida State smothered No. 16 Duke 70-57 on Sunday on a day the Seminoles honored long-time coach Sue Semrau.

Columbia's Mickey Johnson dribbles the ball up the field against Palatka on Jan. 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1/28/23

NEWS STAFF

Sunday, January 29, 2023

BOYS SOCCER — Lincoln 1, Columbia 1 (LHS wins 4-2 in SO): The No. 1 seed Tigers (8-8-2) were upset by the No. 5 seed Trojans (5-11-2) in the District 2-5A semifinals at home Saturday night.