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Branford receiver Austin Malaguti tries to escape a tackle against Williston on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford receiver Austin Malaguti tries to escape a tackle against Williston on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Williston runs past Branford with huge shutout

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, September 17, 2022
BRANFORD — With Williston benefitting from about a dozen transfers following the arrival of a new coach, Branford practically had no chance as it took hard first loss of the season in a 56-0 blanking at Cleve Sikes Stadium on Friday night.
Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) looks for a receiver during Friday’s game against Louisville. (TIMOTHY D. EASLEY/Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) looks for a receiver during Friday’s game against Louisville. (TIMOTHY D. EASLEY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Rodemaker rallies Florida State past Louisville after Travis injury

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 17, 2022
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Pressed into duty on the road Friday night due to an injury, Tate Rodemaker lifted Florida State to yet another improbable victory. This time, the Seminoles didn’t need a blocked extra point with no time left to win as they did two weeks ago against LSU.
FGC cross country runner Kayla Desmartin. (COURTESY OF FGC)

FGC cross country runner Kayla Desmartin. (COURTESY OF FGC)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC’s Desmartin named NJCAA runner of the week

NEWS STAFF
Friday, September 16, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FGC’s Kayla Desmartin was named the Division II Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week by the National Junior College Athletic Association this week. The NJCAA made the announcement as part of its Player of the Week awards on Wednesday.
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye celebrates a sack of Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills in overtime of Sunday's game in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye celebrates a sack of Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills in overtime of Sunday's game in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

NFL: New-look Colts get another shot at ending road skid to Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 16, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Despite penalties, blown coverages, dropped passes, red-zone failures, third-down woes and a late turnover, the Jacksonville Jaguars found progress and potential in their season-opening loss at Washington.
CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

CHS, FWHS, LHS, SHS, BHS, HCHS

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

NEWS STAFF
Friday, September 16, 2022
Here's are the results for Thursday's volleyball and golf matches in the area: VOLLEYBALL — Branford 3, Bronson 0: The Buccaneers (13-0) swept the Eagles (1-3) 25-11, 25-10, 25-13 at home Thursday night. — Lowndes 3, Suwannee 0: The Bulldogs (2-8) were swept by the Vikings (18-4) 25-20, 25-11,...
Columbia’s Sinei Wood rises to slam a shot against Fort White on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Sinei Wood rises to slam a shot against Fort White on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Columbia continues rivalry dominance, sweeps Fort White

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, September 15, 2022
FORT WHITE— Setback after self-inflicted setback plagued Columbia early in each set. Service errors, double hits, you name it. But each time the Tigers found themselves in an early hole, head coach Trudy Andrews called timeout, gathered her team, and calmed everyone down.
Florida Gateway College’s national runner-up fishing duo Jackson Swisher (from left) and Seth Slanker wave with teammates during a parade on the college campus Thursday celebrating the FGC fishing club’s national tournament success. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Florida Gateway College’s national runner-up fishing duo Jackson Swisher (from left) and Seth Slanker wave with teammates during a parade on the college campus Thursday celebrating the FGC fishing club’s national tournament success. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

COLLEGE FISHING: FGC celebrates national runner-up finish with parade

TONY BRITT
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Used to reeling in big catches, even Florida Gateway College’s fishing team was caught off guard by what they pulled in Thursday.
Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against DeLand on Sept. 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against DeLand on Sept. 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Here’s everything you need to know for Week 4's games

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 15, 2022
MADISON COUNTY (2-1) AT COLUMBIA (1-2) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Last week: Fitzgerald (GA.) 20, Madison County 12; Columbia 21, DeLand 16 Last season’s meeting: Madison County 28, Columbia 16 Players to watch: Madison County: Jamie Hampton (Sr., QB); Columbia: Tyler Jefferson (Sr., QB) What to...
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson throws a pass against Kentucky on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson throws a pass against Kentucky on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Richardson ready to redeem himself when No. 18 Florida faces USF

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 15, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Anthony Richardson could use a confidence boost. The Florida quarterback was admittedly shaken during his two-turnover performance against Kentucky last week that included more than a dozen errant throws. He missed high and low, left and right, short and deep.