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Xavier guard Souley Boum (left) is defended by Florida guard Trey Bonham during the opening round of the Phil Knight Legacy on Thursday in Portland, Ore. (CRAIG MITCHELLDYER/Associated Press)

Xavier guard Souley Boum (left) is defended by Florida guard Trey Bonham during the opening round of the Phil Knight Legacy on Thursday in Portland, Ore. (CRAIG MITCHELLDYER/Associated Press)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Xavier beats Florida in Phil Knight Legacy

PORTLAND — Colby Jones and Souley Boum each scored 22 points and Xavier beat Florida 90-83 on Thursday in opening-round play of the Phil Knight Legacy.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia goes 0-2 at Insider Exposure

Columbia dropped both games in the Insider Exposure at Bolles High School this week, losing to Central Gwinnett 56-35 on Monday and then Orlando Jones 47-44 on Tuesday. Jolena Gardner had 12 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, four assists and four steals in the loss to Central Gwinnett (3-0).
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. carries the ball as New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis holds on during Sunday’s game in New Orleans. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. carries the ball as New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis holds on during Sunday’s game in New Orleans. (BUTCH DILL/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars claim RB Darrell Henderson off waivers from Rams

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville claimed veteran running back Darrell Henderson off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, giving the Jaguars more experience behind starter Travis Etienne. Jacksonville waived offensive lineman John Miller to make room for Henderson on the 53-man roster.
Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (5) celebrates with quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) and others after scoring on a pick-6 against Escambia in the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson (5) celebrates with quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) and others after scoring on a pick-6 against Escambia in the Region 1-3S semifinals on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia back in regional finals to face Choctaw after ‘crazy’ three seasons

It’s been a bit of a whirlwind for Columbia over the past three seasons. First there was the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, which canceled spring football and all of summer workouts before pushing the start of the season back to late September.
Lafayette defensive lineman Emanuel Watkins celebrates after a tackle against Hilliard during the Region 3-1R semifinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette defensive lineman Emanuel Watkins celebrates after a tackle against Hilliard during the Region 3-1R semifinals on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Balance the key for Lafayette against Union County in Region 3-1R final

LAKE BUTLER — Marcus Edwards understands the adversity his team is up against this week. The only question that remains is how to best deal with it. For the Lafayette head coach, it comes down to balance, both in terms of the Thanksgiving week of practice as well as in-game play calling.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from Monday's girls basketball games

Here are scores and stats for Monday's girls basketball games in the area: GIRLS BASKETBALL — Central Gwinnett 56, Columbia 35: The Tigers (3-2) fell to the Black Knights (3-0) on Monday in their first game of the Inside Exposure at Bolles. — Keystone Heights 56, Fort White 50: Despite 16 points...