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Branford quarterback Cohen David drops back to throw a pass during Friday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford quarterback Cohen David drops back to throw a pass during Friday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: CHS transfer David, Sikes battling to be Branford's QB

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, August 5, 2022
BRANFORD – On paper, it looks clear cut. A senior quarterback transfers in from a larger school (Columbia) to a smaller school (Branford) and a starting job would seemingly come with it. Not so fast says BHS coach Tim Clark.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Hall runs after a catch with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) defending during the Hall of Fame game on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. (DAVID RICHARD/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Hall runs after a catch with Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sam Webb (48) defending during the Hall of Fame game on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. (DAVID RICHARD/Associated Press)

NFL: Raiders rout Jaguars in Hall of Fame game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, August 4, 2022
CANTON, Ohio — The Las Vegas Raiders gave coach Josh McDaniels a successful homecoming in his debut on their sideline.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Additions of Jefferson, Frier raise expectations at Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Tyler Jefferson called it a blessing to have a receiver like Camdon Frier. Frier said the same about his new quarterback. The Tigers are blessed to have them both. Expectations are through the roof at Columbia thanks to the two key transfers picked up this summer.
Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett speaks to his team following Wednesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White head coach Lee Dorsett speaks to his team following Wednesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Dorsett’s coaching style could pay dividends at Fort White

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 4, 2022
FORT WHITE — Lee Dorsett has been around the block more than a few times. His stint as an assistant coach at Columbia from 1996-2002 helped his roots grow in the county before taking on similar roles at Coffee and Fitzgerald High Schools in Georgia.
Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson sets to throw a pass during Thursday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson sets to throw a pass during Thursday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Tillotson as the ‘guy’ paying off for Suwannee

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, August 4, 2022
LIVE OAK — After a season of splitting time at quarterback, this year there is no doubt: these are Bronsen Tillotson’s Suwannee Bulldogs. Tillotson was named the starter moving forward after Suwannee’s 3-7 finish last year.
Fort White defensive back Najeeb Smith pedals back in coverage during Wednesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive back Najeeb Smith pedals back in coverage during Wednesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Clark, Smith set lofty goals as Fort White’s ‘Seatbelt Gang’

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
FORT WHITE — Najeeb Smith’s got a bit of Deion Sanders in him. He had the high-stepping celebration down at Wednesday’s practice on a punt return. Granted, that was on a dead play, with Fort White just looking for good protection for its punter. But the attempt at the homage was there.
Lafayette head coach Marcus Edwards signals to players during Wednesday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette head coach Marcus Edwards signals to players during Wednesday’s practice. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Edwards finally brings stability back to Lafayette

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
MAYO — For 40 years, stability was a staple of the Lafayette football program. From 1978 through 2018, the Hornets had four coaches: Dale Richter for seven, Taylor McGrew for 10, Jim Anderson for four and then Joey Pearson for 20.
Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs after making a catch during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs after making a catch during Tuesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Tolliver expected to be ready for season opener vs. Buchholz

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Tray Tolliver spends part of practice standing on the sideline without a helmet. Other parts of it behind his offense as it runs through play after play. He gets a few snaps here and there, able to run in a straight line while sneaking in a cut here and there.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs through a drill as quarterbacks Kyle Sloter (4) and Jake Luton (6) look on during practice on Sunday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs through a drill as quarterbacks Kyle Sloter (4) and Jake Luton (6) look on during practice on Sunday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars to start 3rd-string QB Luton in Hall of Fame game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Third-string quarterback Jake Luton will start Jacksonville’s preseason opener Thursday night in Canton, Ohio. Coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday he gave Luton the nod over second-year pro Trevor Lawrence and backup C.J. Beathard.