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Chiefland running back Dakota Fisher (left) evades a tackle from Fort White’s Kamarion Griffin (44) and Darren Yates (44) on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Chiefland running back Dakota Fisher (left) evades a tackle from Fort White’s Kamarion Griffin (44) and Darren Yates (44) on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Chiefland pummels Fort White on Senior Night

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, October 29, 2022
FORT WHITE — The Fort White defense held Chiefland to a 3-and-out to start Senior Night at Arrowhead Stadium. That might’ve been the high point of the night for the Indians though. Chiefland dominated all aspects of the game from there on in a 41-14 thrashing of Fort White.
Union County’s Jaycee Davis fires a shot over the net between Branford’s Kayley Johnson (10) and Madyson Sikes (6) during Friday’s Region 3-1A semifinal. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Union County’s Jaycee Davis fires a shot over the net between Branford’s Kayley Johnson (10) and Madyson Sikes (6) during Friday’s Region 3-1A semifinal. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Union County ends Branford's season in Region 3-1A semis

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, October 29, 2022
LAKE BUTLER — It was supposed to be rebuilding season for Branford. Then came the increased expectations as the young players performed better than head coach Mendy Sikes had projected. That’s why the end of the season came hard for the overachieving Buccaneers.
Suwannee’s Morgan Mobley races up the course with teammate Paul Gunter (right) at the Region 1-2A meet on Friday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s Morgan Mobley races up the course with teammate Paul Gunter (right) at the Region 1-2A meet on Friday. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Suwannee boys qualify for state again, Hermanson breaks girls record

NEWS STAFF
Friday, October 28, 2022
Suwannee’s boys placed eighth at the Region 1-2A meet on Friday at New World Golf in Jacksonville to qualify for the state meet for the second straight year. The Bulldogs finished with 210 points to grab the last automatic team bid, while Bolles won the regional title with 33 points.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence warms up before a game against the New York Giants on Oct. 23 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence warms up before a game against the New York Giants on Oct. 23 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags, Broncos try to snap 4-game losing streaks in UK clash

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 28, 2022
HARROW, England — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson understands Nathaniel Hackett’s predicament. The first-year coach with the Denver Broncos is still learning on the job, which can be unforgiving. “It’s about winning right now,” Pederson said.
Columbia running back Zamarion Jones rushes up the field against Gadsden County on Oct. 21. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Zamarion Jones rushes up the field against Gadsden County on Oct. 21. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Here’s everything you need to know for Week 10’s games

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 27, 2022
RIDGEVIEW (1-8) AT COLUMBIA (5-3) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Last week: Fort White 32, Ridgeview 15; Columbia 35, Gadsden County 22 Last season’s meeting: Did not play Players to watch: Ridgeview: Sheppard Bridges (Jr., RB/LB); Columbia: Amare Ferrell (Sr.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) celebrates his touchdown run against the New York Giants with wide receiver Zay Jones (7) on Oct. 23 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) celebrates his touchdown run against the New York Giants with wide receiver Zay Jones (7) on Oct. 23 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags move forward with Etienne, who plans to 'grow up fast'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, October 27, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Coach Doug Pederson insists the Jacksonville Jaguars never shopped demoted running back James Robinson. He says the New York Jets called Monday to inquire about a trade and the Jaguars were faced with a tough decision.
Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs after a catch against Gadsden County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs after a catch against Gadsden County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia hopes to hold onto region’s No. 2 seed vs. Ridgeview

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Even with a district title already in hand, Columbia’s season finale against Ridgeview is far from meaningless. Playoff position is on the line for the Tigers, who received some good news Wednesday when they jumped Escambia for the No. 2 seed in Region 1-3S.