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Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot (6) celebrates with tight end Avery Giddens (9) after scoring on a touchdown run against Lafayette last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot (6) celebrates with tight end Avery Giddens (9) after scoring on a touchdown run against Lafayette last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: QB play, Clark injury to play big role for Fort White at Dixie County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
FORT WHITE — Coming off an exhilarating 23-21 Homecoming win over Lafayette, Fort White now needs to take a breath. At least according to head coach Lee Dorsett. “We basically told them after the game, ‘celebrate the win,’” Dorsett said after Wednesday’s practice.
Suwannee receiver Kodi Lang runs up the field after a catch against Santa Fe last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special the Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Kodi Lang runs up the field after a catch against Santa Fe last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Confidence high for Suwannee, which seeks to end 22-game skid to Madison County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
LIVE OAK — Madison County may be bringing a four-game losing streak to Langford Stadium on Friday night. But the Cowboys will also be bringing 22 straight wins against Suwannee into the 7:30 p.m. Homecoming kickoff, and the loads of confidence that comes with the streak dating back to 1995.
Branford receiver Arkayvion Jones (7) rushes up the field while running back Caden Coker (2) looks to block against Trenton last Friday. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Branford receiver Arkayvion Jones (7) rushes up the field while running back Caden Coker (2) looks to block against Trenton last Friday. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford start 3-game stretch in 8 days with trip to face Central

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
BRANFORD — Hurricane Ian has turned scheduling upside-down, and it appears Branford had the worst luck. The Bucs will be playing three games in a span of eight days. And all those games are on the road.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson watches against the Houston Texans during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson watches against the Houston Texans during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars sign G Miller, DL Peters to replace Bartch, Chaisson

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed guard John Miller and promoted defensive tackle Corey Peters from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday. Miller fills left guard Ben Bartch's roster spot.
Columbia quarterback Evan Umstead turns to hand the ball off during Friday’s game against Orange Park. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Evan Umstead turns to hand the ball off during Friday’s game against Orange Park. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: CHS facing more questions at QB due to poor play from Jefferson & Umstead

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Tyler Jefferson struggled mightily against Orange Park on Friday, throwing three interceptions before being benched in the second quarter. Evan Umstead didn’t fare much better at quarterback, throwing one pick and watching Orange Park drop two more in relief.