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Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke answers questions from the media during a press conference on Friday at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (COREY PERRINE/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke answers questions from the media during a press conference on Friday at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (COREY PERRINE/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

NFL: Jaguars draft Kentucky C Fortner, Wyoming LB Muma in third round

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, April 29, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Given Jacksonville's history at center, Luke Fortner should be prepared for a lengthy career with the Jaguars. The Jags selected the three-year Kentucky starter with the first pick in the third round (No. 65 overall) of the NFL draft Friday night.
Columbia catcher Hayden Gustavson tags out Stanton’s Anderson Eller on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia catcher Hayden Gustavson tags out Stanton’s Anderson Eller on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia tops Stanton in final tuneup before district tournament

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, April 29, 2022
The lack of pomp didn’t match the circumstance. There was no music blaring from the loudspeakers at Columbia High School. No lineups announced before the Tigers’ game against Stanton. The first pitch came and went without any fanfare or recognition of the regular-season finale underway.
Suwannee’s flag football team celebrates with the District 2-1A trophy after defeating Florida High on Friday night. (CONCEPCION LEDEZMA/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s flag football team celebrates with the District 2-1A trophy after defeating Florida High on Friday night. (CONCEPCION LEDEZMA/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FLAG FOOTBALL: Suwannee knocks off Florida High for first district title in program history

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Friday, April 29, 2022
TALLAHASSEE – Revenge, indeed, is sweet. Even without your seniors. Three weeks ago, Suwannee appeared to be the victim of a mismatch against Florida High when the Seminoles put the home team away with 23 unanswered points in a 23-6 thrashing of the Bulldogs.
Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson talks to his players during Thursday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson talks to his players during Thursday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: College coaches visiting Columbia as spring practice begins

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 29, 2022
One showed up. Then another and another. As spring practice kicked off this week, Columbia High School was the place to be for college coaches looking for new recruits. Head coach Demetric Jackson’s office door has been open all week as coaches have come in and out.
Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs a drill during the NFL scouting combine on March 5 in Indianapolis. (AP File)

Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker runs a drill during the NFL scouting combine on March 5 in Indianapolis. (AP File)

NFL: Jags draft Walker with top pick, trade up for Lloyd

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 28, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Travon Walker “had a good feeling” he might be the top pick in the NFL draft when he visited Jacksonville earlier this month. He was way ahead of just about everyone else — maybe even the Jaguars.
Suwannee’s Matti Marsee performs the clean and jerk during the District 4-1A meet on Jan. 21. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s Matti Marsee performs the clean and jerk during the District 4-1A meet on Jan. 21. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee's Matti Marsee named NHSSCA Female Athlete of the Year

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, April 28, 2022
LIVE OAK — Suwannee senior Matti Marsee is used to raising the bar. However, it may be tough to top the award Marsee hoisted Thursday when the National High School Strength Coaches Association unveiled its All-American Awards with Marsee named the Female Athlete of the Year.
Jimmy Williams led Columbia High to the Class 6A state title in 2013. (FILE)

Jimmy Williams led Columbia High to the Class 6A state title in 2013. (FILE)

COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Williams tabbed to lead FGC's return following 15-year hiatus

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, April 28, 2022
He led Columbia High School to the 2013 state championship. Now he’s tasked with reinvigorating the program at Florida Gateway College following a 15-year hiatus. FGC announced Jimmy Williams as its new softball coach on Thursday, bringing in a local name with a long pedigree of success.
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen celebrates after sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz on Jan. 9 in Jacksonville. (AP FILE)

Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen celebrates after sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz on Jan. 9 in Jacksonville. (AP FILE)

NFL: Jaguars pick up 5th-year option on pass rusher Josh Allen

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 28, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised the fifth-year option in pass rusher Josh Allen’s rookie contract on Thursday. The move keeps Allen under contract for two more seasons and fully guarantees his 2023 salary at $11.5 million.