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Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs up the field after a catch against Riverside last season. Under the approved metro/suburban classification plan, Columbia and Riverside will no longer be in the same class. (FILE)

Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver runs up the field after a catch against Riverside last season. Under the approved metro/suburban classification plan, Columbia and Riverside will no longer be in the same class. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: FHSAA approves metro-suburban split for new classifications

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, February 28, 2022
High school football in Florida will have a brand-new look this coming season. The FHSAA board of directors approved a historic reclassification plan by an 8-7 vote Monday morning that will divide the state into four metro and five suburban divisions.
FGC's basketball team celebrates after winning the Region 8 championship on Saturday. (COURTESY)

FGC's basketball team celebrates after winning the Region 8 championship on Saturday. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC tops Pasco-Hernando to win Region 8 championship

NEWS STAFF
Monday, February 28, 2022
Florida Gateway College won the NJCAA Region 8 championship on Saturday, topping Pasco-Hernando State College 84-67 at the Howard Center. The win sends the Timberwolves (15-10) to the Region 10 tournament later this month.
Florida interim head coach Kelly Rae Finley smiles before a game against South Carolina on Jan. 30 in Gainesville. (AP FILE)

Florida interim head coach Kelly Rae Finley smiles before a game against South Carolina on Jan. 30 in Gainesville. (AP FILE)

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida names Finley coach, gives her 5-year deal

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, February 28, 2022
GAINESVILLE — No. 23 Florida removed the interim tag from Kelly Rae Finley’s title Monday and gave her a five-year contract to be the team’s head coach. Athletic director Scott Stricklin announced the decision in front of the team, a move that was received with applause and group hugs.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks with reporters on Feb. 5 in Jacksonville. (MARK LONG/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks with reporters on Feb. 5 in Jacksonville. (MARK LONG/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars to open preseason in Hall of Fame game against Raiders

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, February 28, 2022
CANTON, Ohio — The Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2022 NFL preseason schedule on Aug. 4 in the Hall of Fame game. Former Raiders receiver Cliff Branch and defensive lineman Richard Seymour will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug.
Florida State guard Matthew Cleveland (35) shoots over Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) during Saturday’s game in Charlottesville, Va. (ANDREW SHURTLEFF/Associated Press)

Florida State guard Matthew Cleveland (35) shoots over Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) during Saturday’s game in Charlottesville, Va. (ANDREW SHURTLEFF/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Cleveland's buzzer-beating 3 lifts Florida St. over Virginia

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, February 26, 2022
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Matthew Cleveland hit a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer and Florida State beat Virginia 64-63 in a wild finish on Saturday.  Florida State hadn't led since it made the opening bucket and trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half.