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Workers continue construction of the Jacksonville Jaguars Sports Performance Center on May 31 in Jacksonville. The center, scheduled to be completed in 2023, includes nearly 130,000 square feet of space that will house new meeting rooms, weight rooms, locker rooms and practice fields. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Workers continue construction of the Jacksonville Jaguars Sports Performance Center on May 31 in Jacksonville. The center, scheduled to be completed in 2023, includes nearly 130,000 square feet of space that will house new meeting rooms, weight rooms, locker rooms and practice fields. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags dealing with 'another obstacle' as fields get rebuilt

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, June 13, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville’s normal practice fields are a construction site. Heavy equipment. Dirt mounds. Scaffolding, steel beams and some concrete walls. It’s where the Jaguars should be holding minicamp this week and training camp next month.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, right, talks with players during practice on May 31 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, right, talks with players during practice on May 31 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Pederson nixes Jags’ minicamp, says vets 'earned' early exit

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, June 11, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Doug Pederson spent his first four months in Jacksonville trying to build trust with players. He was open and honest, working to help the Jaguars “heal” from one of the most toxic coaching tenures in NFL history. Pederson’s latest move should help him curry even more favor.
Columbia forward Seth Stockton drives to the basket during Tuesday night’s scrimmage against St. John Paul II at the Howard Center. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Seth Stockton drives to the basket during Tuesday night’s scrimmage against St. John Paul II at the Howard Center. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Shot clock league kicks off busy month for Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
For the first time in three years, Columbia head coach Steve Faulkner will have a normal summer with his team. And he’s taking full advantage of it.
Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton throws against Jay during the Class 1A state championship at Legend Way Ballfields on May 25 in Clermont. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton throws against Jay during the Class 1A state championship at Legend Way Ballfields on May 25 in Clermont. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White pitcher Compton, coach Padgett finish top 3 in Class 1A state voting

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
FORT WHITE — Fort White pitcher Kadence Compton finished third in the voting for the Florida Dairy Farmer’s Class 1A Softball Player of the Year, while head coach Michele Padgett finished second for 1A Coach of the Year. The results were released Wednesday afternoon.
Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson drops back to pass against Hamilton County in the Preseason Classic on Aug. 20, 2021. The teams will face each other in the regular season this year on Sept. 2 in Jasper. (FILE)

Suwannee quarterback Bronsen Tillotson drops back to pass against Hamilton County in the Preseason Classic on Aug. 20, 2021. The teams will face each other in the regular season this year on Sept. 2 in Jasper. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee’s 10-game schedule signed and finished for 2022

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
LIVE OAK — It will be in with some old and some new for Suwannee this fall. As the Bulldogs look to rebound from last year’s disappointing 3-7 campaign, they’ll face a slate of games that feature eight different opponents than they faced a year ago.