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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.
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...