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Fort White’s Madalyn Keen slides safely into home plate to beat the tag from Branford catcher Morgan Brennan as N’Coreyia Atkins looks on during Wednesday game. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White’s Madalyn Keen slides safely into home plate to beat the tag from Branford catcher Morgan Brennan as N’Coreyia Atkins looks on during Wednesday game. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White bounces back with 15 hits to down Branford for district win

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
FORT WHITE — Head coach Michele Padgett was pretty blunt after Fort White’s loss to Lafayette on Tuesday. “We just did not hit the ball.” When Branford visited on Wednesday, they crushed it. The Class 1A No. 4 Indians tallied 15 hits, led by Kadence Compton’s 3-for-4 night, to roll past the No.
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson in action during a game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville. Robinson signed his franchise tender with the Jaguars on Wednesday, guaranteeing him $16.7 million this season. (AP File)

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson in action during a game against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville. Robinson signed his franchise tender with the Jaguars on Wednesday, guaranteeing him $16.7 million this season. (AP File)

NFL: Jaguars LT Robinson signs 1-year, $16.7M franchise tender

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson signed his franchise tender Wednesday, guaranteeing him $16.7 million this season. Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke and new coach Doug Pederson have said repeatedly they hope to sign Robinson to a long-term deal.
Lafayette’s Jaley Moseley beats a tag from Fort White third baseman N’Coreyia Atkins during Tuesday’s game. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette’s Jaley Moseley beats a tag from Fort White third baseman N’Coreyia Atkins during Tuesday’s game. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White falls to Lafayette to open big district week

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
FORT WHITE — A big week began with a little setback. The first of three district games in as many days resulted in a loss for Fort White, which fell to Lafayette 7-3 at home Tuesday night.
Fort White pitcher Jonathan Fischer throws a pitch to Madison County’s JD Bryan during Tuesday’s game. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White pitcher Jonathan Fischer throws a pitch to Madison County’s JD Bryan during Tuesday’s game. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Fort White tops Madison County for eighth win in a row

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
FORT WHITE — Fort White pitcher Jonathan Fischer and his teammates went outside of their M.O. when the Indians faced visiting Madison County. Yet, it didn’t interfere with their hot winning streak.
Suwannee’s Ricardo Garcia performs the snatch during the Region 1-2A meet on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s Ricardo Garcia performs the snatch during the Region 1-2A meet on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee leads area with 14 state qualifiers, seven for Columbia

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The FHSAA released the names of all the state qualifiers for weightlifting on Tuesday. Leading was Suwannee with 11 lifters in the traditional which included Region 1-2A champions Ricardo Garcia at 119 pounds and Sam Wainwright at 169 pounds.
Columbia's Grant Bowers slides safely into third base during Monday's game against Bishop Kenny (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Grant Bowers slides safely into third base during Monday's game against Bishop Kenny (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FHSAA RANKINGS: Five area teams holding playoff spots in baseball & softball

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The Columbia and Suwannee baseball teams keep winning games. As a result, they keep holding on to their top spots in their respective regions. Columbia (12-2) was once again ranked first in Region 1-5A in the latest FHSAA rankings released on Tuesday, holding a 15.
Columbia pitcher Hayden Gustavson pitches against Bishop Kenny on Monday afternoon. Gustavson struck out seven and only allowed one hit in four innings. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Hayden Gustavson pitches against Bishop Kenny on Monday afternoon. Gustavson struck out seven and only allowed one hit in four innings. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia rolls past Bishop Kenny in mercy-rule victory

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, April 11, 2022
With four games on the schedule this week, the Tigers are trying to preserve their arms. A quick mercy-rule win to kick things off certainly helped Monday afternoon. Class 5A No.
Suwannee’s boys weightlifting team celebrates with the Region 1-2A trophy on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s boys weightlifting team celebrates with the Region 1-2A trophy on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee edges Baker County by a point for Region 1-2A title; Columbia places 3rd

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, April 11, 2022
LIVE OAK — When Suwannee junior Brandon Robinson hit his final lift of Saturday’s regional meet, he carried more than the 300 pounds with him. Robinson’s personal best in the clean and jerk also hoisted hardware for the Bulldogs.