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Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson (right) and offensive lineman Tayvin Fleming celebrate following Jackson’s first touchdown during last Friday’s 35-6 win over Hamilton County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: With playoffs in sight, Indians can focus on 3 Wildcats

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

FORT WHITE — The Indians know exactly who to key in on come Friday. Baker County has made that abundantly clear throughout the season. The Wildcats come into Arrowhead Stadium for a regular-season finale at 7:30 p.m.

Suwannee running back Lou Jack Smith tries to escape a tackle from an Atlantic Coast defender last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee counting on ‘Wild Dog’ against Chiles in finale

JAMIE WACHTER

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

LIVE OAK — Suwannee’s season finale promises to get wild Thursday night. Two weeks after senior quarterback Thomas Sikes’ season was shut down due to an ongoing ankle injury, junior signal caller Koy Frier is likely to miss the Bulldogs’ 7 p.m.

Branford's volleyball team celebrates with fans after defeating Union County to win a third straight Region 3-R title on Tuesday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bucs right the ship to top Union County for third straight Region 3-R title

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

BRANFORD — The Bucs had that familiar feeling again. Two of them, in fact. For the fourth time this season, No. 3 seed Union County stood in the way between No. 1 seed Branford and its continued greatness on the court.

Lafayette’s boys golf team finished runner-up at the District 3-1A tournament on Tuesday to qualify for regionals. (COURTESY)

BOYS GOLF: Lafayette wins playoff for runner-up finish at District 3-1A tournament

NEWS STAFF

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Lafayette won a playoff against Florida High on Tuesday to finish runner-up at the District 3-1A tournament at Quail Heights. The Hornets finished with a 318 total, 17 strokes behind champion Maclay, to punch their ticket to regionals.

Columbia’s girls golf team smiles with the District 2-2A trophy on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Donaldson, Columbia each extend district title streaks

JAMIE WACHTER

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Faced with an overcast, misty morning, Suwannee senior Ryan Donaldson shifted her mindset heading into the District 2-2A tournament. Without a picture perfect day, Donaldson’s focus Tuesday at Quail Heights Country Club was to stay patient and not let the cool weather impact her play.

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins scrambles away from pressure during Friday’s win over Clay. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Columbia has a discipline problem that needs fixing ASAP

JORDAN KROEGER

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Columbia may be 8-1 and set for a playoff berth, but the team’s discipline needs work. Fast. The Tigers once again committed too many penalties during Friday’s 21-0 win over Clay. They were flagged 13 times for 123 yards, including five 15-yarders.

Fort White quarterback Jayden Jackson runs through the middle of Hamilton County’s defense on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: QB shakeup boosts Fort White's offense

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

FORT WHITE — The Indians turned to a game plan they’d relied upon heavily in the past on Friday: good, old-fashioned ground-and-pound.

Wayne Littrell (from left), Lee Corbin, Michael Acree and Andy Day were inducted into the Suwannee Hall of Fame last Thursday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SPORTS: Suwannee inducts 4 more into Hall of Fame

JAMIE WACHTER

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

LIVE OAK — The path to the Suwannee High Sports Hall of Fame began with other Hall of Famers seeing an early glimpse of greatness for a pair of last week’s inductees. For the other two newcomers into the SHS Hall, perhaps their key was ignoring the thoughts of a now fellow Hall of Famer.

Suwannee’s boys golf team finished second at the District 2-2A tournament on Monday. (COURTESY)

BOYS GOLF: Suwannee finishes runner-up at District 2-2A tournament again

JAMIE WACHTER

Monday, October 27, 2025

CRAWFORDVILLE — A District 2-2A runner-up finish Monday had Suwannee looking back to last year as it moves forward. Much like a year ago, the Bulldogs’ district title hopes were dashed at Wakulla Sands Golf Club, this time finishing two strokes behind Santa Fe’s 296 total for the runner-up finish.

Branford hitter fires a shot against Union County in the District 6-R championship on Oct. 16. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford advances to Region 3-R championship

NEWS STAFF

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Lalyn Sikes and Mylie Fernandez each delivered 10 kills to lead No. 1 seed Branford to a 25-11, 25-13, 25-14 sweep over No. 4 seed Aucilla Christian at home in the Region 3-R semifinals Saturday afternoon.