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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets by Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu on Nov. 20 in Baltimore. (PATRICK SEMANSKY/Associated Press)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets by Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu on Nov. 20 in Baltimore. (PATRICK SEMANSKY/Associated Press)

NFL: Jackson, streaking Ravens provide test for Jags' retooled D

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 25, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville used its bye week to retool its shaky defense. The Jaguars simplified schemes and hinted at relying on “more games and stunts” to spark a listless pass rush.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson tries to escape pressure from Escambia during the Region 1-3S semifinals on Nov. 18. (GREGG PACHKOWSKI/Pensacola News Journal)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson tries to escape pressure from Escambia during the Region 1-3S semifinals on Nov. 18. (GREGG PACHKOWSKI/Pensacola News Journal)

PREP FOOTBALL: Here's everything you need to know for Friday's regional finals

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 24, 2022
CHOCTAWHATCHEE (7-5) AT COLUMBIA (8-3) Kickoff: 7 p.m. Last week: Choctawhatchee 30, Pine Forest 29; Columbia 17, Escambia 15 Last season’s meeting: Did not play. Players to watch: Choctawhatchee: Cole Tabb (Jr., RB); Columbia: Jaden Robinson (Sr.
Xavier guard Souley Boum (left) is defended by Florida guard Trey Bonham during the opening round of the Phil Knight Legacy on Thursday in Portland, Ore. (CRAIG MITCHELLDYER/Associated Press)

Xavier guard Souley Boum (left) is defended by Florida guard Trey Bonham during the opening round of the Phil Knight Legacy on Thursday in Portland, Ore. (CRAIG MITCHELLDYER/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Xavier beats Florida in Phil Knight Legacy

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 24, 2022
PORTLAND — Colby Jones and Souley Boum each scored 22 points and Xavier beat Florida 90-83 on Thursday in opening-round play of the Phil Knight Legacy.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia goes 0-2 at Insider Exposure

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Columbia dropped both games in the Insider Exposure at Bolles High School this week, losing to Central Gwinnett 56-35 on Monday and then Orlando Jones 47-44 on Tuesday. Jolena Gardner had 12 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, four assists and four steals in the loss to Central Gwinnett (3-0).
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. carries the ball as New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis holds on during Sunday’s game in New Orleans. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. carries the ball as New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis holds on during Sunday’s game in New Orleans. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars claim RB Darrell Henderson off waivers from Rams

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville claimed veteran running back Darrell Henderson off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, giving the Jaguars more experience behind starter Travis Etienne. Jacksonville waived offensive lineman John Miller to make room for Henderson on the 53-man roster.
Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (5) celebrates with quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) and others after scoring on a pick-6 against Escambia in the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (5) celebrates with quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) and others after scoring on a pick-6 against Escambia in the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia back in regional finals to face Choctaw after ‘crazy’ three seasons

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
It’s been a bit of a whirlwind for Columbia over the past three seasons. First there was the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, which canceled spring football and all of summer workouts before pushing the start of the season back to late September.