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Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith rushes up the field ahead of Keystone Heights’ Wyatt Van zant on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith rushes up the field ahead of Keystone Heights’ Wyatt Van zant on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White hopes weather doesn't affect gameplan against Hamilton County

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
FORT WHITE — Lee Dorsett wants to see a few things on Friday when Fort White travels to Jasper to take on Hamilton County at 7:30 p.m. Of course, he wants to see effort put into blocking, tackling, all those juicy details coaches love talking about to anyone who will listen.
Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson throws a pass against Chiefland on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson throws a pass against Chiefland on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee looks to get out of its own way against Wildwood

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
LIVE OAK — On one hand, Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall has been encouraged by what he’s seen so far from his team. On the other, he’s hoping when Wildwood visits Langford Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, the Bulldogs can stop being their own worst enemy.
Branford quarterback Cohen David tosses the ball to receiver Austin Malaguti during the Preseason Classic against Fort White on Aug. 19. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford quarterback Cohen David tosses the ball to receiver Austin Malaguti during the Preseason Classic against Fort White on Aug. 19. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford faces stiffest test yet against Williston

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
BRANFORD — Branford appears to be a shoo-in to go 4-0 for the first time since 2008, around the time when most current high school freshmen were probably newborns.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Tuesday's volleyball and golf scores

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Here's are the results for Tuesday's volleyball and golf matches in the area: VOLLEYBALL — Columbia 2, Bell 0; Lowndes 2, Columbia 0: The Tigers (6-5) split a tri-match at home Tuesday night, beating the Bulldogs (6-4) 25-21, 26-24 after falling to the Vikings (17-4) 25-16, 25-14.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson rushes on a QB keeper against DeLand on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson rushes on a QB keeper against DeLand on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Jackson mum on Columbia starting QB vs. Madison County

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Last week Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson made the surprise move to start Evan Umstead at quarterback over Tyler Jefferson. As for who starts this week, well, that will be a surprise too.
Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket as Buchholz forwards Anthony Wilkie (20) and Palmer Walton (35) defend during the District 3-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 8. (FILE)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket as Buchholz forwards Anthony Wilkie (20) and Palmer Walton (35) defend during the District 3-6A quarterfinals on Feb. 8. (FILE)

PREP SPORTS: FHSAA releases winter districts for next 2 seasons

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
With time ticking down, the FHSAA finally released new classifications and districts for the winter sports on Tuesday just two months before the season begins. The new district alignments are in place for the next two seasons and are based on school enrollment.
Columbia swimmer Izzy Glenn had individual victories in the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke during Monday’s meet against Oak Hall. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Izzy Glenn had individual victories in the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke during Monday’s meet against Oak Hall. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS drops swim meet, plus Monday's volleyball & golf scores

NEWS STAFF
Monday, September 12, 2022
Columbia’s swim teams drop a dual meet to Oak Hall on Monday, with the boys losing 125-98 and the girls losing 142-139. Individual winners for CHS were as follows: Boys: — Ian Disosway (200 freestyle: 2:00.50; 100 breaststroke: 1:04.83) — Seth Grubb (50 freestyle: 27.20; 100 freestyle: 1:02.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson is tackled by a DeLand defender during Friday’s game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson is tackled by a DeLand defender during Friday’s game. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: 3 points of interest from Week 3's games

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Monday, September 12, 2022
There was nothing tricky about the way Columbia earned its first victory of the season over DeLand. The winning formula was simple. Quarterback Tyler Jefferson took the snaps for the majority of the second half, securely tucked the ball and took off.