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Chipley linebacker Tucker Locke blocks Lafayette kicker Alex Townsend’s extra point attempt that ended up being the difference in the game Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Chipley linebacker Tucker Locke blocks Lafayette kicker Alex Townsend’s extra point attempt that ended up being the difference in the game Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Blocked extra point allows Chipley to rally past Lafayette

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, November 1, 2025
MAYO — Every time Lafayette landed a blow Friday night, Chipley countered. The Tigers, though, were also willing to take advantage of the few miscues the Hornets committed at Dale Walker Field to escape with a 21-20 win. After Class Rural No.
Suwannee defensive ends Reese Bronson (55) and Kyler Watson (24) tackle Chiles receiver Cade Frier on Thursday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive ends Reese Bronson (55) and Kyler Watson (24) tackle Chiles receiver Cade Frier on Thursday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee's disastrous season ends with ninth loss to Chiles

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 30, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — Suwannee's “wild dog” offense had a wild night Thursday at Chiles. But not as wild as the Timberwolves, who scored on their first eight possessions to run past the Bulldogs 55-28.
Columbia had four swimmers qualify for the Region 1-3A meet this week. Pictured are Columbia coach Ryan Shoemaker (left) and all four qualifiers: Brie Fair (from left), Alli Jenkins, Emma Fielding and Gabby Tonetti. (COURTESY)

Columbia had four swimmers qualify for the Region 1-3A meet this week. Pictured are Columbia coach Ryan Shoemaker (left) and all four qualifiers: Brie Fair (from left), Alli Jenkins, Emma Fielding and Gabby Tonetti. (COURTESY)

PREP SWIMMING: Fair wins District 2-3A title, 4 Tigers qualify for regionals

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Brie Fair swam to victory at the District 2-3A meet on Tuesday, winning the 100 backstroke for Columbia’s lone title. Fair won the event with a time of 1:07.06, one of three events she qualified in for regionals.
Columbia running back Drew Simmons returns a kickoff against Clay last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Drew Simmons returns a kickoff against Clay last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia closes regular season with playoff rehearsal against Bolles

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
It’s not just Senior Night, or another regular-season finale. It’s also the perfect test right before the start of the playoffs, a test that’ll show just how ready Columbia is to make a deep postseason run. The Class 4A No. 9 Tigers (8-1) will welcome Class 2A No.
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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.