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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks on during a game against the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 30 in London. (KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks on during a game against the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 30 in London. (KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars coach Doug Pederson to face Chiefs coach Andy Reid for 2nd time

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 11, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Doug Pederson will always feel indebted to Chiefs coach Andy Reid for the way his career played out. Both the playing one and the coaching one. It was Reid who gave Pederson, then a backup quarterback for the Packers, an opportunity to be an NFL starter with the Eagles.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tony Fulton vs. Ridgeview on Oct. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off to running back Tony Fulton vs. Ridgeview on Oct. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia, Lincoln set for new chapter in long playoff rivalry

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A playoff rivalry is renewed, one that has a flair for the dramatics. Columbia and Lincoln have had postseason battles going back years, most recently facing off in three straight seasons from 2015 to 2017 with a couple of those games going down to the wire.
Fort White running back Najeeb Smith (12) celebrates with teammate Kamarion Griffin after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Najeeb Smith (12) celebrates with teammate Kamarion Griffin after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White ‘all-in’ for playoff matchup against Madison County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
FORT WHITE — The Indians have been in this position before. But now, the timing seems ripe to get over a familiar hurdle. When Fort White travels to Boot Hill to take on Madison County in Friday’s Region 3-1A quarterfinal at 7:30 p.m., it will carry a legacy of losses to the Cowboys.
Branford safety Zjhamaria Wilson (13) tackles Lafayette running back Johntavious Cook with defensive back Arkayvion Jones behind him in pursuit on Oct. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford safety Zjhamaria Wilson (13) tackles Lafayette running back Johntavious Cook with defensive back Arkayvion Jones behind him in pursuit on Oct. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford, Lafayette face off for second time in playoff opener

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
MAYO — The opposing coaches both agree the playoff game between rivals Lafayette and Branford will likely not result in another Lafayette blowout. Three weeks ago, the Hornets (8-2) won their 13th in a row in the series between the neighboring counties in a 47-0 rout at Mayo.
Columbia baseball players Josh Fernald (left) and Carston Palmer (right) signed letters of intent to play in college on Wednesday. Fernald is headed to UCF and Palmer will play at St. Johns River. (COURTESY)

Columbia baseball players Josh Fernald (left) and Carston Palmer (right) signed letters of intent to play in college on Wednesday. Fernald is headed to UCF and Palmer will play at St. Johns River. (COURTESY)

PREP BASEBALL: Fernald signs with UCF, Palmer headed to St. John's River

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Columbia pitcher/infielder Josh Fernald and outfielder/pitcher Carston Palmer both inked their letters of intent to play in college on Wednesday. Fernald signed with UCF while Palmer signed with junior college St. Johns River.
Fort White forward Isreal Hart shoots against Bradford in last season’s district championship. (FILE)

Fort White forward Isreal Hart shoots against Bradford in last season’s district championship. (FILE)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fort White eyes deep playoff run after first district title

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
FORT WHITE — It’s less of a rebuild and more of a reload mentality for Fort White this year. After winning the program’s first district title and finishing with a 17-3 record last season, head coach DeShay Harris knows the process of getting to the mountaintop is challenging.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for Monday's girls soccer matches

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Here are scores and stats for Monday's girls soccer matches in the area: GIRLS SOCCER — Gainesville 3, Columbia 1: The Tigers (0-1) fell to the Hurricanes (1-0) on the road in their season opener Monday night. GHS broke a 1-1 time at halftime with two goals in the second half.