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Columbia receiver Camdon Frier tries to evade a tackle by a Madison County defender on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier tries to evade a tackle by a Madison County defender on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: 4 points of interest from Week 4's games

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 19, 2022
Beating Madison County was always going to be a little extra special for Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson. Jackson had countless battles against the Cowboys when he coached at Fort White. Most didn’t go his way, going 1-8 with two heart-breaking losses in the regional finals.
Suwannee’s boys cross country team won the Bradford Invitational on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s boys cross country team won the Bradford Invitational on Saturday. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Suwannee boys win Bradford Invitational, girls finish second

NEWS STAFF
Monday, September 19, 2022
Suwannee’s boys cross country team won the Bradford Invitational on Saturday with 39 points, finishing just ahead of Columbia’s 48. The Bulldogs’ girls team nearly won as well, finishing just two points behind P.K. Yonge to place second with 38 points.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts safeties Julian Blackmon (32) and Rodney McLeod (26) during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts safeties Julian Blackmon (32) and Rodney McLeod (26) during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars WR Kirk proving to be worth every penny of $72M deal

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 19, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — When Christian Kirk signed with Jacksonville in March, the financial details were eye-popping. The Jaguars gave the former Arizona receiver a four-year, $72 million contract in free agency that included $37 million guaranteed.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) celebrates his touchdown with running back James Robinson (25) against the Indianapolis Colts during Sunday’s game Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) celebrates his touchdown with running back James Robinson (25) against the Indianapolis Colts during Sunday’s game Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags' home win streak vs. Colts reaches 8 with big shutout

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 18, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Rayshawn Jenkins first sensed Jacksonville's defense would be different — dramatically improved, really — in May. He saw the talent. He felt the commitment. He even allowed himself to believe the unit could be special. Now, four months later, Jenkins is more convinced than ever.
Florida running back Trevor Etienne finds an opening for yardage against the South Florida defense, including linebacker Antonio Grier (left), defensive lineman Nick Bags (second from right) and cornerback T-Mac Simpson (33), during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida running back Trevor Etienne finds an opening for yardage against the South Florida defense, including linebacker Antonio Grier (left), defensive lineman Nick Bags (second from right) and cornerback T-Mac Simpson (33), during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: USF botches late FG, No. 18 Florida gets win in Swamp

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 17, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Anthony Richardson nearly cost Florida another victory. He can thank cornerback Tre’Vez Johnson, running back Trevor Etienne and South Florida's late gaffes for getting him off the hook.
Fort White fullback Maliki Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hamilton County on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White fullback Maliki Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hamilton County on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White rolls Hamilton County for fourth straight year

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 17, 2022
JASPER — Avery Giddens flexed toward his sideline before pointing to a spot on the field. Fullback Maliki Clark had just gone in for his third touchdown of the night and started a running clock late in the fourth quarter.
Suwannee receiver Jays Smith is tackled after a catch against Wildwood on Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Jays Smith is tackled after a catch against Wildwood on Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Mistakes bite Suwannee again in another loss to Wildwood

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 17, 2022
LIVE OAK — Wildwood had a welcomed helper Friday night at Langford Stadium. Once again, Suwannee was its own worst enemy as a slew of miscues added up to another setback, this time an 18-13 loss to the Wildcats.
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PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette holds off Hilliard

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 17, 2022
HILLIARD — After rallying to take a lead in the third quarter, Lafayette held on for dear life Friday night. Clinging to a 21-14 lead, the Hornets gave up a blocked punt late around their own 25-yard line.