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Columbia receiver Camdon Frier fights off Trinity Christian defensive back Kyle Boylston after a reception during Friday’s game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier fights off Trinity Christian defensive back Kyle Boylston after a reception during Friday’s game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Hurricane Ian postpones CHS-Orange Park; 4 points of interest from Week 5

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 26, 2022
Columbia’s football game scheduled for this Friday at Orange Park has been moved to Oct. 7 at Ridgeview High School due to the threat of Hurricane Ian, which continues to inch its way closer to Florida.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) and linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) walk off the field after Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) and linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) walk off the field after Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars silence most doubters with back-to-back blowouts

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 26, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars might still have some doubters, a few holdouts who view the past two weeks as more of a fluke than a factuality.
Jimmie Johnson sits in his pit box before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27 in Indianapolis. (AP FILE)

Jimmie Johnson sits in his pit box before the final practice for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27 in Indianapolis. (AP FILE)

AUTO RACING: Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 26, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass during Sunday’s game the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass during Sunday’s game the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

NFL: Lawrence's big day leads Jaguars to rout of Chargers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 25, 2022
INGLEWOOD, Calif.— Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars not only snapped an 18-game road losing streak, they made a statement with a dominant second half that showed they might be shedding their tag as one of the league's worst franchises.
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell walks the sideline at the start of the second half of Saturday’s game against Boston College in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell walks the sideline at the start of the second half of Saturday’s game against Boston College in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis leads Florida St. to rout of Boston College

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 24, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Jordan Travis completed 16 of 26 passes for a career-high 321 yards and a touchdown as Florida State dominated Boston College 44-14 on Saturday. The Seminoles have opened 4-0 for the first time since 2015.
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker runs for yardage while pursued by Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. during Saturday’s game in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker runs for yardage while pursued by Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. during Saturday’s game in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Hooker sparks No. 11 Tennessee over No. 20 Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 24, 2022
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Despite an upper-body injury and the absence of his favorite target, Hendon Hooker was at his best Saturday night. The Tennessee quarterback threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 112 yards and a score to lead the No. 11 Volunteers to a 38-33 victory over No.
Trinity Christian running back Treyaun Webb runs past Columbia linebacker Au’vontae Smith during Friday night’s game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Trinity Christian running back Treyaun Webb runs past Columbia linebacker Au’vontae Smith during Friday night’s game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Trinity Christian's offense wears down Columbia in high-scoring affair

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 24, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — A scrum ensued with players clawing and screaming. But at the bottom of the pile, Columbia had life. Down 13 after a 15-yard touchdown run by quarterback Tyler Jefferson, the Tigers recovered an onside kick with under four minutes to go.
Fort White running back Kamarion Griffin tries to avoid a Williston defender Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Kamarion Griffin tries to avoid a Williston defender Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Williston outlasts Fort White in shootout

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 24, 2022
WILLISTON — Najeeb Smith made a diving catch in the back corner of the Red Devils’ end zone. Draped by safety Edariyon Wesley, the defender couldn’t believe Smith made the catch just as the horn sounded.