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Fort White co-head coach Chad Padgett screams as he congratulates Kadence Compton on her way home on a sixth-inning home run against Union County in the Region 3-1A championship game on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White co-head coach Chad Padgett screams as he congratulates Kadence Compton on her way home on a sixth-inning home run against Union County in the Region 3-1A championship game on Tuesday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White blanks Union County behind Compton's stellar night to win first regional title

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
FORT WHITE — It isn’t fair to say it’s all Kadence Compton. The freshman pitcher has been on a tear lately, allowing just two runs since the district tournament began on May 3. Since then, a handful of Fort White hitters and fielders have shined in their own moments.
Suwannee coaches and player swarm Carston Palmer after he scored the game-winning run against Clay in the Region 1-4A semifinals on Saturday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee coaches and player swarm Carston Palmer after he scored the game-winning run against Clay in the Region 1-4A semifinals on Saturday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Gill's arm, glove and walk-off hit lead Suwannee past Clay in Region 1-4A semis

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, May 14, 2022
LIVE OAK — Matthew Gill left his stamp on yet another high-stakes game. This time, for what he did on the mound, for making the defensive play of the game, and his dramatic game-winning hit.
Fort White’s N’Coreyia Atkins celebrates after an RBI double against Lafayette during the Region 3-1A semifinals on Thursday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White’s N’Coreyia Atkins celebrates after an RBI double against Lafayette during the Region 3-1A semifinals on Thursday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Fort White tops Lafayette in 3-1A semis for first playoff win since ’08

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, May 12, 2022
FORT WHITE — If the third time’s the charm, the Indians’ fourth time is history. Fort White rode the bat of N’Coreyia Atkins and the arm of Kadence Compton on its way to a 3-1 win against Lafayette in the Region 3-1A semifinals.
Suwannee’s Garrison Beach medaled three times Thursday in the Class 2A state track meet in Gainesville. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s Garrison Beach medaled three times Thursday in the Class 2A state track meet in Gainesville. (COURTESY)

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Beach nabs 3 medals to lead Suwannee at 2A state meet

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, May 12, 2022
GAINESVILLE —  Suwannee boys track coach Mark Beach saw a change in his son Garrison at the regional meet last week. Looking relaxed, Garrison Beach unleashed a personal best throw of 52.93m in the javelin to qualify for state.