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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot celebrates after recovering a fumble by Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Dec. 11 in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK ZALESKI/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot celebrates after recovering a fumble by Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Dec. 11 in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK ZALESKI/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars DL Smoot out for season with torn Achilles tendon

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, December 24, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot, who is tied for the team lead with five sacks, is out for the remainder of the season after tearing the Achilles tendon in his right leg Thursday night at the New York Jets.
Columbia guard Isaac Broxey goes up for a layup against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey goes up for a layup against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: CHS finishes runner-up at Battle on the Island, faces another tourney test in Naples

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, December 23, 2022
A promising start ended with a rough finish for Columbia at Fleming Island’s Battle on the Island tournament. The Tigers fell to Orlando Christian Prep 61-35 in the championship game on Thursday after beating Auburndale (57-52) and Fleming Island (58-44) on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (45) celebrates with defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) and defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) after a sack against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (45) celebrates with defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) and defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (99) after a sack against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Another week, another skid ends for streaking Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, December 23, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have ended all sorts of skids this season, so it shouldn’t have been that surprising to see them stop a six-game road losing streak in prime-time games with a 19-3 victory at the New York Jets on Thursday night.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates with tight end Evan Engram (17) and offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (75) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates with tight end Evan Engram (17) and offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (75) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. (SETH WENIG/Associated Press)

NFL: Lawrence, Jaguars continue playoff push, outclass Jets

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 22, 2022
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.— Trevor Lawrence was in a celebratory mood, decked out in an ugly Christmas sweater while acknowledging it wasn't exactly the prettiest performance he and his Jacksonville Jaguars have had during their playoff surge. It was plenty good enough, though.
Samira Conley, the wife of Tramaine Conley, holds back tears after being presented with his Fort White jersey prior to Thursday’s game against Bell. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Samira Conley, the wife of Tramaine Conley, holds back tears after being presented with his Fort White jersey prior to Thursday’s game against Bell. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fort White honors former athlete Tramaine Conley

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, December 22, 2022
FORT WHITE — Gone but never forgotten, former Fort White athlete Tramaine Conley was honored prior to the Indians’ game against Bell on Thursday night.
Fort White guard Najeeb Smith shoots against Bell on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Najeeb Smith shoots against Bell on Thursday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Fort White gets confidence boost before break with huge win over Bell

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, December 22, 2022
FORT WHITE — With winter break on the horizon, Fort White needed a confidence boost before a long layoff. The Indians got it very quickly Thursday night. Fort White jumped out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and was never threatened by Bell, cruising to a 64-23 win at home.
Columbia forward Ty'jahn Wright goes up for a dunk against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Ty'jahn Wright goes up for a dunk against Clay on Dec. 7. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for 12/23/22

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, December 22, 2022
BOYS BASKETBALL — Orlando Christian Prep 61, Columbia: 35: The Tigers (7-3) lost to the Warriors (8-1) in the championship game of Fleming Island’s Battle on the Island tournament on Thursday. Isaac Broxey led CHS with nine points, while Seth Stockton had five and Ty’jahn Wright had four.