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Florida forward Colin Castleton plays against Vanderbilt on March 1 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP FILE)

Florida forward Colin Castleton plays against Vanderbilt on March 1 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP FILE)

UF BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Golden era begins with NCAA tourney aspirations

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 3, 2022
GAINESVILLE — New Florida coach Todd Golden doesn’t have a rebuild on his hands. It’s more like a puzzle. Golden, who replaced Mike White in March after three years at San Francisco, feels like he has all the pieces in place to be competitive in his first season in Gainesville.
Suwannee’s Jay Smith leaves a Wakulla defender in the dust last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s Jay Smith leaves a Wakulla defender in the dust last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee faces tough challenge against top-ranked Bradford

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee Bulldogs know the challenge that is in front of them. Not only is Bradford undefeated and ranked No. 1 in Region 2-2S. The Tornadoes have been basically unchallenged and for large swaths of the season unable to be scored upon.
Fort White cornerback Tafari Moe (7) knocks a pass away from Chiefland receiver Clint Thomas last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White cornerback Tafari Moe (7) knocks a pass away from Chiefland receiver Clint Thomas last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White preps for ‘barnyard plays’ against Santa Fe

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
FORT WHITE — Lee Dorsett doesn’t want to dwell on the past. That much was evident as the Indians’ head coach tried his best to seal away the memory of a 41-14 loss to Chiefland last Friday. The mantra “flush it” was used several times to convey his sentiments toward the blowout.
Branford quarterback Thomas Sikes tries to escape a pair of Lafayette tacklers on Oct. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford quarterback Thomas Sikes tries to escape a pair of Lafayette tacklers on Oct. 17. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Well-rested Branford welcomes Hamilton County for season finale

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
BRANFORD — With the most difficult stretch of the schedule behind them, Branford enjoyed its long anticipated bye week. The Buccaneers endured an eight-day, three-game stretch — all on the road — in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian four weeks ago.
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley runs up the field with the ball as Washington cornerback Kendall Fuller dives for a tackle on Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (DANNY KARNIK/Associated Press)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley runs up the field with the ball as Washington cornerback Kendall Fuller dives for a tackle on Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (DANNY KARNIK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags confident in 'due diligence' done before Ridley trade

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Cam Robinson got the trade alert on his phone, immediately cleared the screen and called college teammate Calvin Ridley to welcome him to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Robinson said Ridley was excited about his pending move south and ready for a fresh start.
Columbia’s girls golf team finished runner-up at the Region 1-2A tournament on Tuesday. FRONT ROW: Veona Osborne (from left), Alison O’Brien, Karlee Gainey, Ashley Nelson and Megan Ruwe. BACK ROW: Head coach Chet Carter. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s girls golf team finished runner-up at the Region 1-2A tournament on Tuesday. FRONT ROW: Veona Osborne (from left), Alison O’Brien, Karlee Gainey, Ashley Nelson and Megan Ruwe. BACK ROW: Head coach Chet Carter. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Columbia, Donaldson finish second in Region 1-2A to qualify for state

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Chet Carter isn’t sure if it’s ever happened at Columbia. But whether it was historic or not, it was certainly a day to remember for the girls golf team.