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Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles for yardage against Lincoln in the Region 1-3S quarterfinals last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles for yardage against Lincoln in the Region 1-3S quarterfinals last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia confident for long trip to face Escambia in Region 1-3S semifinal

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Confidence continues to rise at Columbia. With a defense that continues to shut offenses down and an offense that’s pounding opposing defenses into the turf, the Tigers believe they can beat anybody. Even if they have to take a bus ride five hours to do it.
Suwannee running back Marquavious Owens runs up the field after a catch against Walton during last Friday’s Region 1-2S quarterfinals. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee running back Marquavious Owens runs up the field after a catch against Walton during last Friday’s Region 1-2S quarterfinals. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee ready for West Florida in playoff battle of hot teams

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
LIVE OAK — As a former defensive back, Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall’s message to his defense, secondary in particular, this week has been to relish the opportunity. West Florida brings a high-powered passing attack into Friday’s Region 1-2S semifinal at Langford Stadium for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
FGC placed 11th at the NJCAA cross country championship on Saturday. Pictured are team members Kyla Desmartin (from left), Kayla Desmartin, Ashlyn Speigner, Morgan Wilson, Fallon Flynn, Ariel Anderson and Merlin Leal. (COURTESY)

FGC placed 11th at the NJCAA cross country championship on Saturday. Pictured are team members Kyla Desmartin (from left), Kayla Desmartin, Ashlyn Speigner, Morgan Wilson, Fallon Flynn, Ariel Anderson and Merlin Leal. (COURTESY)

WOMEN'S COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC places 11th at NJCAA championships, 8th in half marathon

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Florida Gateway College placed 11th at the NJCAA cross country championships on Saturday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. The Timberwolves finished with a score of 381. Lansing CC won the national title with 57. Kyla Desmartin was FGC’s top runner in 43rd (20:49.
Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Josh Lambo watches from the sideline during a game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Josh Lambo watches from the sideline during a game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Judge dismisses kicker Josh Lambo's lawsuit against Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — A judge has dismissed NFL kicker Josh Lambo's lawsuit against the Jacksonville Jaguars in which Lambo sought back pay and damages for emotional distress caused by former head coach Urban Meyer. Judge Gilbert Feltel Jr.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from Tuesday's basketball and soccer games

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Here are scores and stats for Monday's soccer matches and girls basketball games in the area: GIRLS BASKETBALL — Madison County 48, Columbia 42: Despite 11 points, five steals and four blocks from Jolena Gardner and 10 points apiece from Ayesha Broxey and Mariah Cox, the Tigers (1-1) fell to the...
Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket against Buchholz on Jan. 18. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket against Buchholz on Jan. 18. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Added depth has Columbia eyeing return to playoffs

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Three all-area honorees return. So does a former from injury. Add in two key transfers, and expectations are back at Columbia, expectations that have become the norm under head coach Steve Faulkner.
Golf

Golf

PREP GOLF: Donaldson in 9th, CHS girls in 6th at 2A state tourney

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Columbia’s girls golf team sits in sixth place heading into the final day of the Class 2A state tournament at Mission Inn Resort & Club, while Suwannee’s Ryan Donaldson is ninth individually. Donaldson shot a 74, which is six strokes back of leader Alexandra Gazzoli from Matanzas.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from Monday's soccer and basketball games

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Here are scores and stats for Monday's soccer matches and girls basketball games in the area: BOYS SOCCER — Fort White 8, Interlachen 0: Connor Bass and Gavin Heaton each scored two goals to lead the Indians (1-0) past the Rams (0-1) at home Monday night in District 4-3A action.