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N.C. State defensive back Devan Boykin (12) intercepts a pass intended for Florida State's Mycah Pittman as N.C. State cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr. (24) celebrates during Saturday's game in Raleigh, N.C. (KARL B DEBLAKER/Associated Press)

N.C. State defensive back Devan Boykin (12) intercepts a pass intended for Florida State's Mycah Pittman as N.C. State cornerback Derrek Pitts Jr. (24) celebrates during Saturday's game in Raleigh, N.C. (KARL B DEBLAKER/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis throws late INT, FSU blows 14-point lead to No. 14 N.C. State

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 8, 2022
RALEIGH, N.C.— North Carolina State's offense sputtered, then lost the preseason Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year while facing a second-half deficit. For Devan Boykin, that meant the defense would have to drive the 14th-ranked Wolfpack to its comeback Saturday night.
Florida players celebrate in front of fans after defeating Missouri on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida players celebrate in front of fans after defeating Missouri on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Hill's INTs help Florida hold off Missouri in Swamp

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 8, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Jaydon Hill was supposed to wear a brace on his right knee Saturday. He had practiced with it for weeks. He saw it waiting for him on the sideline. But he felt so good in warmups that he decided to leave it there. And he won't touch it now.
Santa Fe running back Javarous Evans is wrapped up by a slew of Suwannee defenders including DJ Coleman (1) and Kodi Lang (10). (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Santa Fe running back Javarous Evans is wrapped up by a slew of Suwannee defenders including DJ Coleman (1) and Kodi Lang (10). (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee limits Santa Fe to 1 yard in shutout to earn a sweet treat

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 8, 2022
ALACHUA — After devouring the Santa Fe Raiders for four quarters, the Suwannee Bulldogs got a real happy meal Friday night. Suwannee’s postgame meal from the Alachua McDonald’s contained a surprise after Bulldogs’ coach Kyler Hall called an early audible.
A host of Branford defenders, including Cole Certain (75), Ely Taylor (29) and Trevor Maddox (8) bring down a Trenton ballcarrier Friday. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

A host of Branford defenders, including Cole Certain (75), Ely Taylor (29) and Trevor Maddox (8) bring down a Trenton ballcarrier Friday. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Sikes impresses in first start for Branford, which blanks Trenton

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, October 8, 2022
BRANFORD — Not only is freshman Thomas Sikes the cousin of standout running back Caden Coker, he is also his quarterback. Coker may not be surprised at the youngster’s composure on the field, but he was still left impressed at Sikes’ first high school start. He had good reason.
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Dan Arnold runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Josiah Scott during Sunday's game in Philadelphia. (MATT ROURKE/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Dan Arnold runs with the ball past Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Josiah Scott during Sunday's game in Philadelphia. (MATT ROURKE/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars trying to end 8-game skid against winless Texans

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 7, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are on a streak of streaks. Last week, they lost at Philadelphia to extend their NFL record-skid of consecutive losses to NFC teams to 18. The week before, they ended an 18-game road losing streak with a victory at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Columbia’s Sinei Wood sends a shot over the net against Bradford on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Sinei Wood sends a shot over the net against Bradford on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Columbia rallies past Bradford with avalanche of offense

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A special night deserved a special ending, even if the beginning was less than ideal. Columbia managed to take down the visiting Tornadoes in four sets, 17-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-18 during the Tigers’ Dig Pink Match, celebrating breast cancer survivors and awareness of the disease.
Columbia receiver Jaylen Cooper makes a move up the field against Trinity Christian on Sept. 23. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Jaylen Cooper makes a move up the field against Trinity Christian on Sept. 23. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Here’s everything you need to know for Week 7's games

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 6, 2022
COLUMBIA (2-3) VS. ORANGE PARK (1-4) AT RIDGEVIEW HIGH Kickoff: 7 p.m. Last week: Did not play. Last season’s meeting: Columbia 42, Orange Park 14 Players to watch: Columbia: Tyler Jefferson (Sr., QB); Orange Park: Roderick Kearney (Sr.
Columbia’s 200 medley relay team of Annie Glenn (from left), Calle Lones, Casey Fair and Izzy Glenn won on Thursday. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s 200 medley relay team of Annie Glenn (from left), Calle Lones, Casey Fair and Izzy Glenn won on Thursday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores & stats from Thursday's swim/golf/volleyball events

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Columbia’s girls swim team placed second while the boys finished third at Thursday’s tri-meet against Baker County and Middleburg. Columbia’s girls defeated Middleburg 91-54 while losing to Baker County 99-66. The boys lost to Middleburg 68-57 and Baker County 58-57.