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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/6/22

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
BOYS SOCCER — Columbia 2, Palatka 0: The Tigers (5-2) shut out the Panthers (3-4) on the road Tuesday night. — Fort White 2, Keystone Heights 2: Fernando Covarrubias and Alex Garcia each scored a goal to help the Indians (4-3-1) tie Keystone Heights at home Tuesday night in District 4-3A action.
Columbia’s Sydney Rivas fights for possession of the ball with Hamilton County’s Joseline Garcia (9) and Malyiah Marcano (11) on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Sydney Rivas fights for possession of the ball with Hamilton County’s Joseline Garcia (9) and Malyiah Marcano (11) on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Columbia mercy-rules Hamilton County five minutes into second half

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
If you ask Chip Garner about his Tigers, he’ll say they haven’t missed the mark much this year. Even with a .500 record entering Tuesday, Columbia has performed up to his expectations. After a dominating 8-0 mercy rule win over Hamilton County Tuesday night, his prejudice is spot-on.
Columbia forward Jolena Gardner (middle) fights for a rebound with Nease guard Camryn Robinson (left) and Nease forward Madilyn Ray on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Jolena Gardner (middle) fights for a rebound with Nease guard Camryn Robinson (left) and Nease forward Madilyn Ray on Tuesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Nease rolls to win as Columbia unravels

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
No more excuses. If Columbia has any, head coach Anthony Perry doesn’t want to hear them. Ten games into the season, he wants his Tigers to grow up and take a step forward. That step wasn’t Tuesday night.
Former Florida offensive lineman Joshua Braun announced Monday that he’s headed to Arkansas. (COURTESY)

Former Florida offensive lineman Joshua Braun announced Monday that he’s headed to Arkansas. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Former Florida O-lineman Braun transferring to Arkansas

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Former Florida offensive lineman Joshua Braun committed to Arkansas on Monday evening. He made his announcement on Twitter. "Blessed and excited to announce that I am furthering my education and football career at the University of Arkansas! Woo Pig Sooie!" Braun tweeted.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson takes a carry up the field against Lake Wales during Friday’s Class 3S state semifinal. (MICHAEL WILSON/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson takes a carry up the field against Lake Wales during Friday’s Class 3S state semifinal. (MICHAEL WILSON/Special to the Reporter)

COMMENTARY: A tough ending for Jefferson, who comes up short of state title again

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, December 5, 2022
It wasn’t the ending Tyler Jefferson was hoping for. When Jefferson transferred to Columbia in the offseason for his senior year he had one goal — to win a state championship. But that goal fell two games short on Friday.
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift rushes past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) during Sunday's game in Detroit. (DUANE BURLESON/Associated Press)

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift rushes past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) during Sunday's game in Detroit. (DUANE BURLESON/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars in dire need of defensive help, maybe staff changes

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, December 5, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson may need to consider changes to his defensive staff following the season. Maybe even sooner. The Jaguars (4-8) are well on their way to becoming the NFL’s worst defense, and there doesn’t seem to be an explanation for the sudden decline.