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New Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks at his introductory press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday in Miami Gardens. (DAVID SANTIAGO/TNS)

New Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks at his introductory press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday in Miami Gardens. (DAVID SANTIAGO/TNS)

NFL: McDaniel saw 'no red flags' before accepting Dolphins job

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, February 10, 2022
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins introduced Mike McDaniel as their new head coach Thursday at a news conference during which the franchise owner and general manager only talked about the new hire.
Suwannee midfielder Omar Carreon passes the ball up the field as Eastside’s Nico Hincapie gives chase during Wednesday’s Region 1-4A quarterfinal at Citizens Field in Gainesville. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee midfielder Omar Carreon passes the ball up the field as Eastside’s Nico Hincapie gives chase during Wednesday’s Region 1-4A quarterfinal at Citizens Field in Gainesville. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Suwannee's comeback falls short against Eastside in Region 1-4A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
GAINESVILLE — CJ Joyner dropped to his knees exhausted as the final whistle blew. He and his Suwannee teammates pushed themselves to the limit in the second half to try and pull off a miraculous comeback.
Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket as Buchholz forwards Anthony Wilkie (20) and Palmer Walton (35) defend during Tuesday’s District 3-6A quarterfinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Isaac Broxey drives to the basket as Buchholz forwards Anthony Wilkie (20) and Palmer Walton (35) defend during Tuesday’s District 3-6A quarterfinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Buchholz all but ends Columbia's season in District 3-6A quarterfinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
For the second straight meeting, Columbia got down double digits against Buchholz. But this time, the Tigers couldn’t quite climb out of the hole they dug to keep their season alive. Instead, the Bobcats still have a pulse in 2022.
Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton (center left) signed her letter of intent to play at Florida Southern on Saturday. She is pictured with Columbia assistant coach Erica Mayo (left), Columbia assistant coach Keisha Kimble (center right) and Columbia head coach Anthony Perry. (COURTESY)

Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton (center left) signed her letter of intent to play at Florida Southern on Saturday. She is pictured with Columbia assistant coach Erica Mayo (left), Columbia assistant coach Keisha Kimble (center right) and Columbia head coach Anthony Perry. (COURTESY)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia guard Paxton to continue career at Florida Southern

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, February 7, 2022
Columbia point guard Na’Haviya Paxton signed her letter of intent to play college basketball at Florida Southern on Saturday. Paxton, who is the LCR’s two-time Player of the Year and three-time all-area selection, verbally committed to the Moccasins on Feb.
Fort White's girls basketball team celebrates after defeating Bradford for the District 6-1A championship on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White's girls basketball team celebrates after defeating Bradford for the District 6-1A championship on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fort White draws Lafayette for Region 3-1A semifinal, eyes first playoff win

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, February 7, 2022
FORT WHITE — The road to a state title begins with Lafayette. Fort White (17-2) received the No. 2 seed in the Region 3-1A playoffs after winning the District 6-1A title and will host the Hornets in the regional semifinals on Thursday at 7 p.m. Lafayette (19-4) was given the No.