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Florida running back Trevor Etienne finds an opening for yardage against the South Florida defense, including linebacker Antonio Grier (left), defensive lineman Nick Bags (second from right) and cornerback T-Mac Simpson (33), during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida running back Trevor Etienne finds an opening for yardage against the South Florida defense, including linebacker Antonio Grier (left), defensive lineman Nick Bags (second from right) and cornerback T-Mac Simpson (33), during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: USF botches late FG, No. 18 Florida gets win in Swamp

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 17, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Anthony Richardson nearly cost Florida another victory. He can thank cornerback Tre’Vez Johnson, running back Trevor Etienne and South Florida's late gaffes for getting him off the hook.
Fort White fullback Maliki Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hamilton County on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White fullback Maliki Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hamilton County on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White rolls Hamilton County for fourth straight year

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 17, 2022
JASPER — Avery Giddens flexed toward his sideline before pointing to a spot on the field. Fullback Maliki Clark had just gone in for his third touchdown of the night and started a running clock late in the fourth quarter.
Suwannee receiver Jays Smith is tackled after a catch against Wildwood on Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Jays Smith is tackled after a catch against Wildwood on Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Mistakes bite Suwannee again in another loss to Wildwood

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 17, 2022
LIVE OAK — Wildwood had a welcomed helper Friday night at Langford Stadium. Once again, Suwannee was its own worst enemy as a slew of miscues added up to another setback, this time an 18-13 loss to the Wildcats.
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PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette holds off Hilliard

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 17, 2022
HILLIARD — After rallying to take a lead in the third quarter, Lafayette held on for dear life Friday night. Clinging to a 21-14 lead, the Hornets gave up a blocked punt late around their own 25-yard line.
Branford receiver Austin Malaguti tries to escape a tackle against Williston on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford receiver Austin Malaguti tries to escape a tackle against Williston on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Williston runs past Branford with huge shutout

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, September 17, 2022
BRANFORD — With Williston benefitting from about a dozen transfers following the arrival of a new coach, Branford practically had no chance as it took hard first loss of the season in a 56-0 blanking at Cleve Sikes Stadium on Friday night.
Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) looks for a receiver during Friday’s game against Louisville. (TIMOTHY D. EASLEY/Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) looks for a receiver during Friday’s game against Louisville. (TIMOTHY D. EASLEY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Rodemaker rallies Florida State past Louisville after Travis injury

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 17, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pressed into duty on the road Friday night due to an injury, Tate Rodemaker lifted Florida State to yet another improbable victory. This time, the Seminoles didn’t need a blocked extra point with no time left to win as they did two weeks ago against LSU.
FGC cross country runner Kayla Desmartin. (COURTESY OF FGC)

FGC cross country runner Kayla Desmartin. (COURTESY OF FGC)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC’s Desmartin named NJCAA runner of the week

NEWS STAFF
Friday, September 16, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FGC’s Kayla Desmartin was named the Division II Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week by the National Junior College Athletic Association this week. The NJCAA made the announcement as part of its Player of the Week awards on Wednesday.
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye celebrates a sack of Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills in overtime of Sunday's game in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye celebrates a sack of Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills in overtime of Sunday's game in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

NFL: New-look Colts get another shot at ending road skid to Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 16, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Despite penalties, blown coverages, dropped passes, red-zone failures, third-down woes and a late turnover, the Jacksonville Jaguars found progress and potential in their season-opening loss at Washington.