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Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs up the field after a catch against Lincoln in the Region 1-3S quarterfinals on Nov. 11. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs up the field after a catch against Lincoln in the Region 1-3S quarterfinals on Nov. 11. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Here’s everything you need to know for Friday's regional semifinals

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 17, 2022
COLUMBIA (7-3) AT ESCAMBIA (8-3) Kickoff: 7 p.m. (central time) Last week: Columbia 29, Lincoln 6; Escambia 42, Middleburg 18 Last season’s meeting: Did not play. Players to watch: Columbia: Jaden Robinson (Sr., LB); Escambia: Ammiel Steele (Sr.
Columbia guard Eriel Baker calls out a play as she dribbles up the court defended by Newberry forward Desia Bryant on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Eriel Baker calls out a play as she dribbles up the court defended by Newberry forward Desia Bryant on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia blows lead, then rallies to beat Newberry in home opener

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Columbia looked like the young team that it is in just its third game of the season. The Tigers took an early lead, then relinquished it with costly turnovers, then found a way to rally back. They can thank their defense and some big-time plays from sophomore forward Jolena Gardner for that.
Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (center right) was presented with a U.S. Army All-American by U.S. Army Bowl Director Marc Boldurian (left) during a ceremony at Columbia High School on Thursday. The two are pictured with principal Trey Hosford (center left) and head coach Demetric Jackson (right). (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (center right) was presented with a U.S. Army All-American by U.S. Army Bowl Director Marc Boldurian (left) during a ceremony at Columbia High School on Thursday. The two are pictured with principal Trey Hosford (center left) and head coach Demetric Jackson (right). (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia LB Jaden Robinson selected to U.S. Army All-American game

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Already a Tiger and committed to being a Gator, Jaden Robinson now has another title: All-American. In front of his teammates, the Columbia High band and cheerleaders and the senior class, CHS linebacker Jaden Robinson was awarded his U.S. Army Bowl jersey Thursday morning at the Norman L.
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell watches from the sideline during a game against Miami on Nov. 5 in Miami Gardens. (LYNNE SLADKY/Associated Press)

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell watches from the sideline during a game against Miami on Nov. 5 in Miami Gardens. (LYNNE SLADKY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State rising under coach Mike Norvell

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 17, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Coach Mike Norvell has been building a culture of embracing hard work at Florida State, and the 19th-ranked Seminoles are starting to deliver the progress he envisioned. They've gone from three wins in 2020, his first season, to five in 2021 and now seven and counting this year.

XFL: Columbia alum Roger Cray taken by Seattle in draft

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Former Columbia High star Roger Cray was selected by the Seattle Sea Dragons in the 21st round of the XFL draft on Wednesday. The defensive back finished his collegiate career last fall at Old Dominion after playing four seasons at Western Kentucky.
Columbia’s girls golf team placed sixth at the Class 2A state tournament on Wednesday at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-On-The-Hills. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s girls golf team placed sixth at the Class 2A state tournament on Wednesday at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-On-The-Hills. (COURTESY)

PREP GOLF: Columbia girls place 6th at state, Donaldson finishes 11th for SHS

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS — A rough back nine wasn’t going to ruin Columbia’s day. The Tigers still made history. The CHS girls golf team did just enough to hold onto sixth place at the Class 2A state tournament on Wednesday, posting a two-round score of 676.
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.