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Florida State defensive back Omarion Cooper intercepts a pass intended for Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers on Sept. 24 in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

Florida State defensive back Omarion Cooper intercepts a pass intended for Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers on Sept. 24 in Tallahassee. (GARY MCCULLOUGH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State looks to stay unbeaten vs. Wake Forest

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 30, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State is just the second team in Atlantic Coast Conference history to start one season 0-4 and open the next 4-0. And it’s been nearly 40 years since Virginia’s turnaround in 1982-83.
Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is stopped at the goal line by Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) and others during Saturday’s game in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) is stopped at the goal line by Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) and others during Saturday’s game in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida shakes up secondary after dismal game at Tennessee

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 29, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Billy Napier is shaking up his secondary after the Gators allowed 349 yards passing — including 247 of those on eight plays — in a loss at Tennessee.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd runs after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd runs after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags getting top-level play from 1st-round duo Walker, Lloyd

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 29, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have their own Defensive Rookie of the Year race ongoing. It’d be tough to pick a front-runner through three games.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson fights through a tackle from Trinity Christian linebacker Tomarion McCray on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson fights through a tackle from Trinity Christian linebacker Tomarion McCray on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Hurricane Ian sidelines Tigers, who are eager to bounce back

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
A tough loss on Friday to Trinity Christian had Columbia eager to hit the field again as soon as possible. The Tigers looked forward to bouncing back this week in their District 3-3S opener against Orange Park. They’ll have to wait a little longer instead thanks to Hurricane Ian.
Columbia’s girls golf team combined for a program-best 156 on Tuesday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia’s girls golf team combined for a program-best 156 on Tuesday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for Tuesday's golf matches

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Here's are the results and stats for Tuesday's golf matches in the area: BOYS GOLF — Columbia 164, Suwannee 188: Spencer McCranie made four birdies for a 33 to lead the Tigers to victory on Tuesday at the Country Club of Lake City.
Members of the Fort White baseball team show off a number of the sandbags they helped fill at the South Columbia Sports Complex on Tuesday afternoon. The Indians helped fill and load sandbags for area residents in prep for Hurricane Ian. (COURTESY)

Members of the Fort White baseball team show off a number of the sandbags they helped fill at the South Columbia Sports Complex on Tuesday afternoon. The Indians helped fill and load sandbags for area residents in prep for Hurricane Ian. (COURTESY)

PREP BASEBALL: FWHS helps fill, load sandbags ahead of Hurricane Ian

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
FORT WHITE — Rick Julius knows a thing or two about not wasting opportunities. The head coach for Fort White baseball learned exactly that while guiding his team toward its first state Final Four appearance.
Columbia’s swim team held Senior Night on Tuesday. Pictured are head coach Shawn Rost (from left), Izzy Glenn, Seth Grubb, Abby Schuler, assistant coach Ryan Shoemaker and Columbia Principal Trey Hosford. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s swim team held Senior Night on Tuesday. Pictured are head coach Shawn Rost (from left), Izzy Glenn, Seth Grubb, Abby Schuler, assistant coach Ryan Shoemaker and Columbia Principal Trey Hosford. (COURTESY)

PREP SWIMMING: Columbia girls win on Senior Night, Suwannee boys grab victory

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Columbia’s girls swim team defeated Suwannee 132-95 on Senior Night, while the SHS boys squeaked out a 101-87 victory on Tuesday.
Florida head coach Billy Napier watches his team Saturday's game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

Florida head coach Billy Napier watches his team Saturday's game against Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UF, UCF, USF move home games ahead of Hurricane Ian

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Three Sunshine State universities took steps Tuesday to salvage home football games as Hurricane Ian approached. Florida moved its game against Eastern Washington from Saturday to Sunday. Central Florida did the same with its game against SMU.