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Fort White guard X’Zaevion Gibson drives to the basket while defended by Union County center Adrian Manns on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard X’Zaevion Gibson drives to the basket while defended by Union County center Adrian Manns on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Union County hands Fort White first loss of season

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, December 12, 2025
LAKE BUTLER — Fort White was fighting an uphill battle all night.  The climb never got over the height of the Union County forwards. The Indians fell into a 22-5 hole by the end of the first quarter Friday at Union County, losing by that same margin in a 72-55 setback to the Tigers.
The Columbia girls wrestling team had four wrestlers place at the Bobcat Round Robin on Friday. (COURTESY)

The Columbia girls wrestling team had four wrestlers place at the Bobcat Round Robin on Friday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/12/25

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 12, 2025
Columbia, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette were in action in basketball, soccer and wrestling Friday night. Here were Friday's scores and stats. BOYS BASKETBALL — Dixie County 68, Lafayette 52: Despite 22 points from Parker Hill, the Hornets (2-4) fell to the Bears in Cross City (5-1).
Fort White guard Jhailynd Cooper helped Fort White defeat Lafayette 67-32 on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jhailynd Cooper helped Fort White defeat Lafayette 67-32 on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/11/25

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Columbia, Suwannee, Fort White, Branford and Lafayette were all in action in basketball and soccer Thursday night. Here were Thursday's scores and stats.
Columbia goalkeeper Logan Wheeldon makes a save against Suwannee on Dec. 1. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia goalkeeper Logan Wheeldon makes a save against Suwannee on Dec. 1. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia's soccer teams drop home matches

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Columbia’s soccer teams both came up empty at home Wednesday night. The CHS boys dropped their third straight match, falling to Buchholz 5-1 at Tiger Stadium while plagued by a few injuries.
Fort White defensive lineman Ethan Shaw (51) celebrates after his fumble recovery alongside defensive back Ezekiel Powell (0) during the Indians’ 32-29 win over Port St. Joe in the FIT championship on Dec. 5. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive lineman Ethan Shaw (51) celebrates after his fumble recovery alongside defensive back Ezekiel Powell (0) during the Indians’ 32-29 win over Port St. Joe in the FIT championship on Dec. 5. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Fort White's uphill battles getting tougher with FHSAA dropouts

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
FORT WHITE — There’s always another mountain to climb. Fort White thought it had its quarterback figured out to open the season, allowing Jayden Jackson to play out wide and make plays in space.
Fort White guard Jayden Jackson scored 21 points to help defeat Hamilton County on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jayden Jackson scored 21 points to help defeat Hamilton County on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/9/25

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette were all in action in basketball and soccer Tuesday night. Here were Tuesday's scores and stats.
Fort White coach Demetric Jackson is interviewed by a reporter following the Indians’ 32-29 win over Port St. Joe in the FIT championship on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White coach Demetric Jackson is interviewed by a reporter following the Indians’ 32-29 win over Port St. Joe in the FIT championship on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Jackson says he’ll return to coach Fort White next season

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
FORT WHITE — Fresh off a comeback win in the FIT championship, the winningest coach in Fort White history is coming back for at least one more year.  Demetric Jackson officially announced his decision at the tail end of his weekly radio show on Power Country 102.
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell cuts upfield after a catch against Suwannee on Aug. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell cuts upfield after a catch against Suwannee on Aug. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: FHSAA releases new districts for 2026, '27 seasons

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, December 8, 2025
Some new faces, and two old friends, will stand in Columbia’s path to a district title for the next two football seasons. The Florida High School Athletic Association released tentative new football districts on Monday, slotting the Tigers inside District 3-4A alongside five other schools.