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Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter runs to the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown on a reception in front of Eastern Washington defensive back Anthany Smith during Sunday's game in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter runs to the end zone for a 75-yard touchdown on a reception in front of Eastern Washington defensive back Anthany Smith during Sunday's game in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida handles lower-division Eastern Washington

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 2, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Anthony Richardson looked quite comfortable playing on a Sunday for the first time in his college career. Richardson threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns as Florida handled lower-division Eastern Washington 52-17 in a game delayed a day by Hurricane Ian.
Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman runs out of the pocket against Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman runs out of the pocket against Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Hartman, Wake Forest hand Florida State first loss of season

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 1, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson knew his players were down after a double-overtime loss to Clemson last week. He also knew they had put it behind them by the time they took the field for another top-25 matchup with Florida State.
Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson rolls out to pass against North Marion on Sept. 23. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson rolls out to pass against North Marion on Sept. 23. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee & Taylor County meet for district opener in a Monday night party

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, September 30, 2022
LIVE OAK — Who will be ready for some football? With the threat of Hurricane Ian leading to school cancellations Wednesday through Friday, it has been a different week for both Suwannee and Taylor County leading into the District 1-2S opener.
Columbia linebacker Seth Stockton runs onto the field prior to a game against Madison County on Sept. 16. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Seth Stockton runs onto the field prior to a game against Madison County on Sept. 16. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: New black uniforms, purple helmets now part of Columbia's rotation

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, September 30, 2022
The Columbia Tigers surprised everyone two weeks ago when they walked out of the tunnel prior to kickoff against Madison County. The team doned brand new black uniforms, which were also a surprise to the players just a couple of hours earlier.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson celebrates with head coach Doug Pederson after a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 18 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson celebrates with head coach Doug Pederson after a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 18 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Pederson hopeful of happy homecoming in Philadelphia return

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 30, 2022
PHILADELPHIA — Years passed in Philadelphia with sports fans around the globe howling, how could the city erect a statue of Rocky Balboa but not one for real boxing Hall of Famer and famous resident Joe Frazier?
Florida State defensive back Omarion Cooper intercepts a pass intended for Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers on Sept. 24 in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

Florida State defensive back Omarion Cooper intercepts a pass intended for Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers on Sept. 24 in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State looks to stay unbeaten vs. Wake Forest

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 30, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State is just the second team in Atlantic Coast Conference history to start one season 0-4 and open the next 4-0. And it’s been nearly 40 years since Virginia’s turnaround in 1982-83.
Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is stopped at the goal line by Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) and others during Saturday’s game in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is stopped at the goal line by Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) and others during Saturday’s game in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida shakes up secondary after dismal game at Tennessee

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 29, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Billy Napier is shaking up his secondary after the Gators allowed 349 yards passing — including 247 of those on eight plays — in a loss at Tennessee.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd runs after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd runs after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags getting top-level play from 1st-round duo Walker, Lloyd

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 29, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have their own Defensive Rookie of the Year race ongoing. It’d be tough to pick a front-runner through three games. No.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson fights through a tackle from Trinity Christian linebacker Tomarion McCray on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson fights through a tackle from Trinity Christian linebacker Tomarion McCray on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Hurricane Ian sidelines Tigers, who are eager to bounce back

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
A tough loss on Friday to Trinity Christian had Columbia eager to hit the field again as soon as possible. The Tigers looked forward to bouncing back this week in their District 3-3S opener against Orange Park. They’ll have to wait a little longer instead thanks to Hurricane Ian.
Columbia’s girls golf team combined for a program-best 156 on Tuesday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia’s girls golf team combined for a program-best 156 on Tuesday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for Tuesday's golf matches

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Here's are the results and stats for Tuesday's golf matches in the area: BOYS GOLF — Columbia 164, Suwannee 188: Spencer McCranie made four birdies for a 33 to lead the Tigers to victory on Tuesday at the Country Club of Lake City.