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Columbia defensive coordinator John Woodley hugs defensive tackle Caden Bolstein (44) after Columbia stopped Choctaw on fourth down in overtime of the Region 1-3S final on Nov. 25, 2022. (FILE)

Columbia defensive coordinator John Woodley hugs defensive tackle Caden Bolstein (44) after Columbia stopped Choctaw on fourth down in overtime of the Region 1-3S final on Nov. 25, 2022. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Woodley resigns as Columbia's defensive coordinator

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, January 6, 2023
John Woodley resigned as Columbia’s defensive coordinator Friday after four seasons in the role. Woodley released a statement on Twitter announcing his decision, which he called one of the most difficult of his coaching career.
Georgia head coach Mike White yells to his players on the court during Wednesday's game against Auburn in Athens, Ga. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

Georgia head coach Mike White yells to his players on the court during Wednesday's game against Auburn in Athens, Ga. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Georgia coach Mike White back to Gainesville to face Gators

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, January 6, 2023
Mike White knows it will be a bit strange going back to the Southeastern Conference school where he coached the last seven seasons. The Georgia coach is doing his best to stay locked in as the Bulldogs prepare to face Florida on Saturday. “It's a unique game,” White said Friday in Athens.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for 1/5/23

NEWS STAFF
Friday, January 6, 2023
GIRLS SOCCER — Branford 2, Bell 0: Savannah Creech scored two goals while goalkeepers Zoe Nahabetian and Daniela Alvarez combined to make five saves to lead the Buccaneers (2-10) to a shutout victory over the Bulldogs (2-10) at home Thursday night.
Suwannee’s wrestling team celebrates after winning the District 2-1A duals on Thursday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s wrestling team celebrates after winning the District 2-1A duals on Thursday. (COURTESY)

PREP WRESTLING: Suwannee beats Wakulla to win first district duals title

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, January 5, 2023
LIVE OAK — It was a night of firsts for Suwannee on Thursday. The Bulldogs won their first district duals championship when they swept through the District 2-1A tournament Thursday in their home gym. It also marked Suwannee’s first dual win against Wakulla since 2010.
Florida guard Trey Bonham looks to pass out of a double team during Wednesday's game against Texas A&M in Gainesville. (MADDIE WASHBURN/UAA Communications)

Florida guard Trey Bonham looks to pass out of a double team during Wednesday's game against Texas A&M in Gainesville. (MADDIE WASHBURN/UAA Communications)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Texas A&M hit with rare tech for jersey error before tip-off vs. Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, January 5, 2023
GAINESVILLE — Texas A&M trailed before the opening tip at Florida, a scenario neither coach had experienced or even knew was a possibility before Wednesday night. Shortly after leaving the court following final warmups, the Aggies realized managers had left their game jerseys at the team hotel.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch over Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) on Sunday in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch over Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) on Sunday in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

NFL: Marvin Jones provides sure-handed 'security blanket' for Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Marvin Jones is preparing for his final game with the Jacksonville Jaguars. It could come Saturday night against rival Tennessee, a matchup that will decide the division and the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs.
CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

CHS, FWHS, SHS, BHS, LHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for 1/3/23

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
GIRLS SOCCER — Lafayette 8, Hamilton County 0: Kalia Plunkett had a hat trick and Carra Clark scored two more goals to lead the Hornets (11-2) to a mercy-rule win over the Trojans (1-7) on the road Tuesday night.
Columbia’s Sydney Rivas (left) battles for control of the ball with Buchholz’s Zoe Torres during Tuesday night’s game at Tiger Stadium. Torres scored a goal for her side in the 4-1 CHS loss. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia’s Sydney Rivas (left) battles for control of the ball with Buchholz’s Zoe Torres during Tuesday night’s game at Tiger Stadium. Torres scored a goal for her side in the 4-1 CHS loss. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Bobcats’ two goals in first six minutes too much for Tigers

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Just 10 seconds into the new year, Columbia found itself in a hole. Five minutes later, that hole seemed more like a tiger pit. That’ll happen when playing a regional powerhouse. The Tigers (6-4) fell to visiting Buchholz Tuesday night as the Bobcats (4-8) scored early and often in their 4-1 win.