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Lafayette defensive lineman Emanuel Watkins celebrates after a tackle against Hilliard during the Region 3-1R semifinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette defensive lineman Emanuel Watkins celebrates after a tackle against Hilliard during the Region 3-1R semifinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Balance the key for Lafayette against Union County in Region 3-1R final

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
LAKE BUTLER — Marcus Edwards understands the adversity his team is up against this week. The only question that remains is how to best deal with it. For the Lafayette head coach, it comes down to balance, both in terms of the Thanksgiving week of practice as well as in-game play calling.
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell walks the field before Saturday’s game against Louisiana in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell walks the field before Saturday’s game against Louisiana in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State has come 'a long way' in Norvell's 3rd season

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Robert Cooper has an appreciation for change that few of his Florida State teammates can match. The defensive tackle committed to coach Jimbo Fisher. He outlasted Willie Taggart. He made it through Mike Norvell's early struggles. Now, he's enjoying the payoff.
Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson returns an interception for a touchdown against Escambia during the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (Photos by GREG PACHKOWSKI/Pensacola New Journal)

Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson returns an interception for a touchdown against Escambia during the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (Photos by GREG PACHKOWSKI/Pensacola New Journal)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: 3 things that stood out in regional semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, November 21, 2022
Defensive coordinator John Woodley has seen plenty of good players come through Columbia during his time on various coaching staffs. But none quite like linebacker Jaden Robinson.  “He’s different,” Woodley said.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from Friday's basketball games

NEWS STAFF
Monday, November 21, 2022
Here are scores and stats for Friday's girls basketball games in the area: GIRLS BASKETBALL — Columbia 42, Oak Hall 41: Eriel Baker scored 12 points and Jolena Gardner had 12 rebounds and six steals to go with four points to lead the Tigers (3-1) past the Eagles (2-1) on the road Friday night.
Vanderbilt running back Ray Davis (2) is driven out of bounds by Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

Vanderbilt running back Ray Davis (2) is driven out of bounds by Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Vanderbilt ends eight-game skid against Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 19, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Mike Wright threw three touchdown passes and Vanderbilt upset Florida 31-24 on Saturday afternoon for its second straight Southeastern Conference victory.
Florida State running back Trey Benson (3) is lifted by offensive lineman Jazston Turnetine in celebration after scoring a touchdown during Saturday's game in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

Florida State running back Trey Benson (3) is lifted by offensive lineman Jazston Turnetine in celebration after scoring a touchdown during Saturday's game in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State runs past Louisiana

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 19, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s starters could smile and enjoy a sixth win by 25 or more points this season. Jordan Travis and Treshaun Ward each had a pair of touchdown runs in the first half and Florida State ran for 251 yards, routing Louisiana 49-17 on Saturday.
Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a pick-6 against Escambia during the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (GREGG PACHKOWSKI/Pensacola News Journal)

Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a pick-6 against Escambia during the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (GREGG PACHKOWSKI/Pensacola News Journal)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia holds off Escambia's comeback in Region 1-3S semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, November 19, 2022
PENSACOLA — On the verge on a monumental collapse, the player who’s made play after play this season for Columbia helped make the biggest one of the night to save the season.