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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.
Suwannee's boys cross country team placed second at the Panther Invite hosted by St. John Paul II on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee's boys cross country team placed second at the Panther Invite hosted by St. John Paul II on Saturday. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Mobley leads Suwannee boys to second-place finish at Panther Invite

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 12, 2022
Morgan Mobley placed second at the St. John Paul II Panther Invite on Saturday to lead Suwannee’s boys to a second-place finish with 67 points, just four behind Chiles. The SHS girls also placed third with 74 points behind Chiles (35) and Florida High (54). Mobley crossed the finish line at 18:04.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence speaking to members of the media following Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md. Washington won 28-22. (PATRICK SEMANSKY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence speaking to members of the media following Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md. Washington won 28-22. (PATRICK SEMANSKY/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Jags still waiting for generational QB Lawrence to take leap

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 12, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence was supposed to be better than this by now. He was, after all, widely considered a generational quarterback when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson walks off the field after Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md. (PATRICK SEMANSKY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson walks off the field after Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md. (PATRICK SEMANSKY/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars improve in Pederson's coaching debut but lose again

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 11, 2022
LANDOVER, Md.— New coach, same result for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Still, Doug Pederson's debut provided reasons to believe the team won't be stuck in its familiar losing pattern. The Jaguars roared back Sunday from a deficit before allowing two late touchdown drives to the Washington Commanders.
Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass as Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen chases after him during Sunday’s game in Landover, Md. (NICK WASS/Associated Press)

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass as Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen chases after him during Sunday’s game in Landover, Md. (NICK WASS/Associated Press)

NFL: Commanders come back to beat Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 11, 2022
LANDOVER, Md.— Carson Wentz went to the sideline after throwing interceptions on consecutive plays, stomped the ground and looked at coach Ron Rivera. “Hey, you're going to have to win this,” Rivera said. Wentz responded, “I will," before walking away.