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Lafayette running back Kiami McKnight pulls away from a Zarephath Academy defender on a touchdown run Friday night at Dale Walker Field. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette running back Kiami McKnight pulls away from a Zarephath Academy defender on a touchdown run Friday night at Dale Walker Field. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette breaks free of Zarephath Academy late

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, September 24, 2022
MAYO — At first, it wasn’t the homecoming blowout the Lafayette followers may have envisioned against a struggling team like Zarephath Academy.
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PREP FOOTBALL: Coker helps Branford rally past Paxon

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 24, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Needing to overcome a slow start, Branford turned to its senior running back. The Buccaneers rallied from a 14-0 first-quarter hole to edge Paxon 22-21 behind a monster night from Caden Coker, who scored three touchdowns on 32 carries.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 15 in Kansas City, Mo. (ED ZURGA/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 15 in Kansas City, Mo. (ED ZURGA/Associated Press)

NFL: Herbert hopes to give it a go when Chargers host Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 23, 2022
LOS ANGELES — There’s plenty to like about a matchup between quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert. Not only are they at the top of the list for the league’s best hair, but both are the leaders of their respective franchises.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Results and stats for Thursday's volleyball/golf matches

NEWS STAFF
Friday, September 23, 2022
Here's are the results for Thursday's volleyball and golf matches in the area: VOLLEYBALL — Columbia 3, Madison County 0: Cassidy O’Neal had 12 kills, while Sinei Wood and Autumn Jones each had nine kills to lead the Tigers (14-5) to a 25-18, 25-13, 25-22 sweep over the Cowgirls (3-12) on the...
Columbia cornerback Kani Fulton (20) and cornerback/receiver Jaylen Cooper (8) lead their team out of the tunnel prior to last Friday’s game against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia cornerback Kani Fulton (20) and cornerback/receiver Jaylen Cooper (8) lead their team out of the tunnel prior to last Friday’s game against Madison County. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Here’s everything you need to know for Week 5’s games

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, September 22, 2022
COLUMBIA (2-2) ATTRINITY CHRISTIAN (4-0) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Last week: Columbia 21, Madison County 0; Trinity Christian 27, Bolles 14 Last season’s meeting: Trinity Christian 26, Columbia 13 Players to watch: Columbia: Tony Fulton (Sr., RB); Trinity Christian: Treyaun Webb (Sr.
Columbia’s boys 200 freestyle relay team of Ian Disosway (from left), William Glover, Tristian Cox and Seth Grubb. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s boys 200 freestyle relay team of Ian Disosway (from left), William Glover, Tristian Cox and Seth Grubb. (COURTESY)

PREP SWIMMING: Disosway breaks his record again, Columbia wins six events at quad meet

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Ian Disosway broke his record again in the 100 breaststroke on Thursday, winning the event with a time of 1:02.15 at a quad meet against Bishop John J. Snyder, Baker County and West Nassau. Columbia’s girls swim team placed second while the boys took third.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks on from the sideline during last Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks on from the sideline during last Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags taking 'so what' approach to road skid, West Coast woes

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 22, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — No NFL team has fewer victories on the West Coast than the Jacksonville Jaguars. The franchise is 3-15 all-time in the Pacific Time Zone and winless when facing the Chargers on the road: 0-4 in San Diego and 0-1 in Los Angeles.
Florida head coach Billy Napier paces the sideline during last Saturday's game against South Florida in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida head coach Billy Napier paces the sideline during last Saturday's game against South Florida in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 20 Gators trying to keep hold on rivalry with No. 11 Vols

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 22, 2022
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Josh Heupel learned quickly just what playing Florida really means to Tennessee. “Probably 30 seconds after I arrived on campus,” the second-year Tennessee coach said. “This is one of the ballgames that this fan base and our players point to.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles up the field against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles up the field against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia looks to keep run game rolling, keep Trinity Christian’s off the field

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It’s amazing what two wins can do for a team’s morale. Following back-to-back victories over DeLand and Madison County to turn the season around, Columbia’s confidence meter has sky-rocketed. “It’s way higher. It’s to the max now,” Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson said.