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Columbia defensive end Kyten Davis pours out his emotions following the Tigers’ 27-20 loss to Choctaw in the Region 1-4A semifinals on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive end Kyten Davis pours out his emotions following the Tigers’ 27-20 loss to Choctaw in the Region 1-4A semifinals on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Columbia’s latest playoff heartbreak its worst yet under Allen

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Playoff heartbreaks have become a rite of passage at Columbia. Friday night’s collapse at Choctawhatchee was just the next in a long line of them for the Tigers, who squandered a 13-point lead and lost 27-20 in the Region 1-4A semifinals.
Fort White receiver Desean Lally scores a touchdown against Wildwood during the FIT quarterfinals on Nov. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Desean Lally scores a touchdown against Wildwood during the FIT quarterfinals on Nov. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Fort White making the most of a sham tournament

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
FORT WHITE — I’m not sure it was worth playing either.  A game of football happened at Arrowhead Stadium Thursday night. The visitors, willing participants in their own humiliation of the second round of the Florida Invitational Tournament, can hardly be blamed for their performance.
Columbia running back Kameron Mills is stopped by Choctaw safety Alante Reese two yards short of the first down on 4th-and-4 in the final minute of Friday's Region 1-4A semifinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Kameron Mills is stopped by Choctaw safety Alante Reese two yards short of the first down on 4th-and-4 in the final minute of Friday's Region 1-4A semifinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Choctaw rallies with final 20 points to stun Columbia in Region 1-4A semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, November 22, 2025
FORT WALTON BEACH — In full control of the game up 13 points late in the third quarter, Columbia punter Mathan Cook awaited a snap from his own end zone. What transpired after that for the final 15-plus minutes was an epic comeback by Choctawhatchee and a heartbreaking collapse by Columbia.
Fort White running back John'l Lawson breaks a tackle on his way to a touchdown against Wildwood during the FIT quarterfinals on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back John'l Lawson breaks a tackle on his way to a touchdown against Wildwood during the FIT quarterfinals on Thursday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White blows out Wildwood to advance to FIT championship

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, November 21, 2025
FORT WHITE — The Indians could’ve been excused for coming out flat. After all, they were coming off a three-week layoff, playing on a Thursday night against an unprepared opponent, all for a tournament in which they initially did not want to participate.
Columbia's Leah Shields dribbles in to score a goal against Suwannee on Thursday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Leah Shields dribbles in to score a goal against Suwannee on Thursday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

SOCCER: Columbia girls beat Suwannee, boys tie Wakulla

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Marlee Hunt scored two goals and had an assist to help the Columbia girls hold off Suwannee 4-2 on Thursday at Langford Stadium. Leah Shields also had a goal and an assist while Laelle Thompson scored the other goal for the Lady Tigers (4-2-1), who also got an assist from Jenavieve Farer.
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell fights off a Rickards defender during last Friday’s Region 1-4A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell fights off a Rickards defender during last Friday’s Region 1-4A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Starting fast the key for Columbia in Region 1-4A semis vs. Choctaw

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Both teams bring elite defenses, productive offenses and veteran coaching to the table.  How each handles the inevitable adversity of playoff football will likely determine who comes out on top. Columbia coach Brian Allen has made it clear all week: the No.
Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson won the Class 2A state title on Wednesday..

Suwannee golfer Ryan Donaldson won the Class 2A state title on Wednesday..

PREP GOLF: Suwannee's Donaldson wins Class 2A state title

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS — Making the turn Wednesday in the final round of the Class 2A state tournament, Suwannee’s Ryan Donaldson was frustrated. Through her first 27 holes at Mission Inn Resort + Club, Donaldson was pleased with the way she was playing, but her score didn’t show it.
Fort White defensive back Mason Butler returns an interception against Baker County on Oct. 31. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive back Mason Butler returns an interception against Baker County on Oct. 31. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White out to make a statement against Wildwood in FIT quarterfinals

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
FORT WHITE — The Indians will not reach their intended goal this season.  But that won’t stop them from trying to prove those they feel responsible wrong.  Fort White missed out on the Class Rural playoff bracket following its Week 11 win over Class 2A Baker County.