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PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette shuts out Dixie County in opener

NEWS STAFF

Friday, August 26, 2022

MAYO — Tywan Williamson threw a touchdown and ran for another to lead Lafayette to a 22-0 shutout victory over Dixie County at home Friday night in the teams’ season opener.

Indianapolis Colts place kicker Jake Verity kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions on Aug. 20 in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars claim Verity off waivers, adding 5th kicker of camp

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Friday, August 26, 2022

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have yet another new kicker, their second of the week and fifth since training camp opened a month ago. The Jaguars claimed Jake Verity off waivers from Indianapolis on Friday. He joins James McCourt in the team's competition at kicker.

CHS, FWHS, SHS & BHS

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores & stats for Thursday's volleyball/boys golf

NEWS STAFF

Friday, August 26, 2022

Here are Thursday's results for volleyball and boys golf.

Columbia receiver Jaylen Cooper gets tackled on a kickoff return by a Buchholz defender on Thursday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Turnovers, offensive struggles bite Columbia in season-opening loss to Buchholz

JORDAN KROEGER

Friday, August 26, 2022

GAINESVILLE — Buchholz could have bought real estate on Columbia’s side of the field. The Bobcats spent most the first half there.

Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot gets set to take a snap during last Friday’s Preseason Classic against Branford. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White ready for ‘tough’ Taylor County in season opener

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Thursday, August 25, 2022

FORT WHITE — Lee Dorsett is well acquainted with Taylor County. And yes, he is talking about the Bulldogs’ physicality, even last year’s season-shortening brawl. The former Suwannee center and linebacker hasn’t forgotten about the battles he went through with the Bulldogs back in his playing days.

Suwannee’s Jay Smith (2) returns a kickoff against Columbia while Marquavious Owens looks to block during last Friday’s Preseason Classic. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee aims to clean up mistakes, win season opener against Flagler Palm Coast

JAMIE WACHTER

Thursday, August 25, 2022

LIVE OAK — Showing some bite in the Preseason Classic, the Suwannee Bulldogs are hoping to take more than their bark with them on the road.

Branford quarterback Cohen David hands the ball off to running back Caden Coker during last Friday’s Preseason Classic against Fort White. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford moves on from Classic loss, eager for opener against Eagle's View Academy

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA

Thursday, August 25, 2022

BRANFORD — The preseason results may not be what Branford coach Tim Clark was looking for, but he has reason to believe his Buccaneers have enough positives to build on.

Florida head coach Billy Napier speaks during SEC Media Days on July 20 in Atlanta. (JOHN BAZEMORE/Associated Press)

UF FOOTBALL PREVIEW: New coach, new facility have Florida eyeing better results

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday, August 25, 2022

GAINESVILLE — Billy Napier’s methodical, multifaceted approach to returning Florida to national prominence might actually be on a fast track.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell answers a question at ACC Media Days on July 20 in Charlotte, N.C. (NELL REDMOND/Associated Press)

FSU FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Seminoles leaning on experience in Norvell's 3rd year

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday, August 25, 2022

TALLAHASSEE — Competition has built depth in Florida State's football program. Experience has led to more confidence. Mike Norvell believes the change in his team is mostly due to stability.

Columbia safety Amare Ferrell (top left) and cornerback Kani Fulton (top right) go in to tackle Suwannee kick returner Jay Smith during last Friday’s Preseason Classic. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia opens season at Buchholz in matchup full of college recruits

JORDAN KROEGER

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Columbia feels it has a pretty good football team this season. That notion will be tested right out of the gate in tonight’s opener against 2021 state semifinalist Buchholz.