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Alabama's James Burnip warms up before the College Football Playoff championship game against Georgia on Jan. 10 in Indianapolis. (AP FILE))

Alabama's James Burnip warms up before the College Football Playoff championship game against Georgia on Jan. 10 in Indianapolis. (AP FILE))

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Playoff to expand to 12 teams by 2026 season

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 2, 2022
After 14 1/2 months of haggling over details and questioning motivations, a plan to expand the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12 was finally approved Friday to set the stage for a multibillion-dollar tournament as soon as the 2024 season.
Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell (7) and receiver Dailyn Bradley (4) celebrate after Bradley’s touchdown catch against Buchholz on Aug. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell (7) and receiver Dailyn Bradley (4) celebrate after Bradley’s touchdown catch against Buchholz on Aug. 25. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Here’s everything you need to know for Week 2's games

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, September 1, 2022
COLUMBIA (0-1) AT UNION COUNTY (0-1) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Last week: Buchholz 31, Columbia 14; University Christian 33, Union County 14 Last season’s meeting: Did not play. Players to watch: Columbia: Tyler Jefferson (Sr., QB); Union County: Rayvon Durant (Sr.
Columbia swimmer Ian Disosway (right) broke the school record in the 100 breaststroke during Thursday’s meet against Baker County. Disosway is pictured with Columbia head coach Shawn Rost. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Ian Disosway (right) broke the school record in the 100 breaststroke during Thursday’s meet against Baker County. Disosway is pictured with Columbia head coach Shawn Rost. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Disosway sets new Columbia boys record in 100 breaststroke, plus scores for volleyball/golf

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Columbia swimmer Ian Disosway set a new school record in the 100-yard breaststroke during Thursday’s meet against Baker County, winning the event in 1:04.47. It broke David Morse’s mark of 1:04.74 set in 2011.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) takes the snap alongside running back Tony Fulton (2) while fullback Colton Williams (32) heads up the field to block. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson (1) takes the snap alongside running back Tony Fulton (2) while fullback Colton Williams (32) heads up the field to block. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia searching for better blocking from O-line in matchup with Union County

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Buchholz gave teams the blueprint for beating Columbia. Rush three and drop eight into coverage. Prove the Tigers can beat it. Columbia’s offensive line couldn’t last week. The unit to block a limited rush — giving up three sacks — and couldn’t generate much of a running game either.
Branford running back Caden Coker rushes up the field against Fort White during the teams' Preseason Classic on Aug. 19. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford running back Caden Coker rushes up the field against Fort White during the teams' Preseason Classic on Aug. 19. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Clark wants Branford to clean up mistakes vs. Bronson

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
BRANFORD — Branford’s next opponent may be a bit of a mystery to the Bucs’ coaching staff and squad. But according to coach Tim Clark, his own team’s shortcomings are certainly not a mystery.