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Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson signals to his team during the Class 3S state semifinals against Lake Wales on Dec. 2, 2022. (MICHAEL WILSON/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson signals to his team during the Class 3S state semifinals against Lake Wales on Dec. 2, 2022. (MICHAEL WILSON/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Demetric Jackson resigns as Columbia head coach after 2 seasons

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Demetric Jackson resigned Thursday as Columbia’s football coach and boys weightlifting coach after two seasons.The decision comes after Jackson led the Tigers to a Class 3S state semifinal this season, the program’s first trip to the Final Four since 2015.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen returns a fumble for a touchdown during Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. ( PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen returns a fumble for a touchdown during Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. ( PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Late-season surge has Jaguars' Allen looking dominant again

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, January 12, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Josh Allen was the last player off Jacksonville’s practice field Wednesday. The fourth-year pro spent extra time working through pass-rush drills and then a few more minutes chatting with a coach — an offensive coach.
Columbia Sydney Rivas (31) celebrates with Kyndall Norris (28) after Rivas’ first of two goals against Trinity Catholic on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia Sydney Rivas (31) celebrates with Kyndall Norris (28) after Rivas’ first of two goals against Trinity Catholic on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Rivas, Brasel lead Columbia past Trinity Catholic on Senior Night

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Sydney Rivas made the most of her Senior Night. Mia Brasel lent a foot too. Rivas and Brasel each scored two goals to lead Columbia to a 4-1 win over Trinity Catholic at Tiger Stadium on Wednesday night. It capped off a special night for nine seniors, who were honored during a halftime ceremony.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags find offensive chemistry with pass-catching newcomers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Zay Jones has been in the NFL long enough to realize — and appreciate — the uniqueness of Jacksonville’s receiving group. The Jaguars signed three pass catchers in free agency to help second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and each of them delivered a career season.
Columbia's Mia Brasel dribbles up the field against Buchholz on Jan. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Mia Brasel dribbles up the field against Buchholz on Jan. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 1-11-23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
BOYS BASKETBALL — Fort White 54, Saint Francis Catholic 39: Brandon DeMartino scored 16 points to lead the Indians (7-4) past the Wolves (3-11) on the road Tuesday night. Tafari Moe added 14 points and Najeeb Smith also finished in double figures with 11.
Columbia’s Ty’jahn Wright gets hit by Hurricanes defender Josh Hayes during Tuesday night’s game in Gainesville. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Ty’jahn Wright gets hit by Hurricanes defender Josh Hayes during Tuesday night’s game in Gainesville. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Wright’s 3-pointer waved off as GHS escapes with win over Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Tray Tolliver drove the lane, got cut off and tried to pass the ball away. He nearly didn’t, but among the chaos he managed to just get it out to Ty’Jahn Wright behind the 3-point line. Only Wright didn’t catch it cleanly.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett runs into the end zone for a touchdown against TCU the national championship on Monday in Inglewood, Calif. (ASHLEY LANDIS/Associated Press)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett runs into the end zone for a touchdown against TCU the national championship on Monday in Inglewood, Calif. (ASHLEY LANDIS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU to win 2nd consecutive title

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, January 9, 2023
INGLEWOOD, Calif.— Stetson Bennett flashed a wry grin as he walked off the field, stopping to hug coach Kirby Smart as the crowd roared. It was all standing ovations and sideline snacks in the fourth quarter of the most lopsided bowl season game in college football history.