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Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles up the field against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson scrambles up the field against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia looks to keep run game rolling, keep Trinity Christian’s off the field

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It’s amazing what two wins can do for a team’s morale. Following back-to-back victories over DeLand and Madison County to turn the season around, Columbia’s confidence meter has sky-rocketed. “It’s way higher. It’s to the max now,” Columbia linebacker Jaden Robinson said.
Suwannee cornerbacks PJ Davis (13) and Radarian Griffin (1) tackle Wildwood receiver Jamari Dickens last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee cornerbacks PJ Davis (13) and Radarian Griffin (1) tackle Wildwood receiver Jamari Dickens last Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee faces tough test at undefeated North Marion

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
LIVE OAK — As soon as he scheduled North Marion, Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall knew what to expect from the Colts. “They’re very good but I’ve never known too many North Marion teams to not be good,” Hall said Wednesday. That knowledge comes first-hand for Hall.
Lafayette running back Kiami McKnight is tackled by a host of Hamilton County defenders on Sept. 16. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette running back Kiami McKnight is tackled by a host of Hamilton County defenders on Sept. 16. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette faces Zarephath Academy on an emotional high

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
MAYO — After building a two-touchdown cushion midway in the third quarter, Lafayette didn’t exactly cruise to the finish line against Hilliard last Friday. With a 21-7 lead, “we felt we were in a pretty good situation,” recalled LHS head coach Marcus Edwards.
Columbia swimmer Matt Glover won the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle during Tuesday's tri-meet against Suwannee and Yulee. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Matt Glover won the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle during Tuesday's tri-meet against Suwannee and Yulee. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Results and stats for Tuesday's swimming/volleyball/golf events

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Suwannee’s boys swim team tallied 118 points to edge Yulee (107) and Columbia (102) in a tri-meet on Tuesday. Yulee’s girls won with 175 points, with Columbia finishing second with 124 and Suwannee ending with 103. Columbia and Yulee tied for most events won with nine.
Columbia running back Tony Fulton rushes up the field against Madison County on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Tony Fulton rushes up the field against Madison County on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia run game taking off behind improved O-line

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
For the first time in the past couple of years, Columbia appears to have found a consistent running game. The Tigers’ success the past two weeks in wins over DeLand and Madison County has come courtesy of quarterback Tyler Jefferson and running back Tony Fulton.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats for Monday's volleyball and golf matches

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Here's are the results for Monday's volleyball and golf matches in the area: VOLLEYBALL — Fort White 3, Eastside 0: The Indians (7-2) swept the Rams (0-9) 25-17, 25-14, 25-11 on the road Monday night behind six kills from Emma Clary and 10 aces by Madison Brown, who also had 12 assists.