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Ash Barty waves as she holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Danielle Collins in the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. (ANDY BROWNBILL/Associated Press)

Ash Barty waves as she holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Danielle Collins in the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. (ANDY BROWNBILL/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women's title

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, January 29, 2022
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ash Barty really didn't know how to react to this drought-breaking triumph. The usually so reserved and understated champion just let it all out, yelling “yes ... yes.
Suwannee’s girls weightlifting team poses with the Region 1-1A trophy on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s girls weightlifting team poses with the Region 1-1A trophy on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee repeats as regional champs

NEWS STAFF
Friday, January 28, 2022
LIVE OAK – The Region 1-1A meet was twice as nice for the Suwannee on Friday. Hosting the meet, the Bulldogs won the region in both the traditional event as well as the snatch event, duplicating their district success from a week ago.
Florida center Jason Jitoboh is led off the court after being injured on a play against Tennessee on Wednesday in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

Florida center Jason Jitoboh is led off the court after being injured on a play against Tennessee on Wednesday in Knoxville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Already-thin Florida loses big man Jitoboh for season

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, January 28, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Already-thin Florida will be without center Jason Jitoboh for the remainder of the season following eye surgery Friday. Jitoboh, a 285-pound junior who lost more than 50 pounds in the offseason, took a finger to his left eye late in the first half Wednesday night at Tennessee.
Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton drives to the basket against Oakleaf on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Na’Haviya Paxton drives to the basket against Oakleaf on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Paxton has been a joy to watch the past four seasons

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Na’Haviya Paxton let a runner fly from beyond the arc that splashed through the net. It wasn’t a game-winner, but it was sensational nonetheless. Just like her entire career has been at Columbia. “That last shot just caps it off,” Columbia head coach Anthony Perry said.
Columbia guard Anzarria Jerkins is defended by Oakleaf guard Khyree Malone-Day on a drive to the basket on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia guard Anzarria Jerkins is defended by Oakleaf guard Khyree Malone-Day on a drive to the basket on Wednesday night. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Columbia's furious rally comes up short against Oakleaf on Senior Night

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
A furious rally nearly led to a miraculous comeback. But Columbia ran out of time against Oakleaf on Senior Night. Despite a 20-1 run to end the game, the Tigers came up short against the Knights in a 52-45 loss at home on Wednesday.
Columbia forward Skyler Ziegaus dribbles up the field against Leon during Wednesday’s District 2-6A quarterfinal. (MORGAM MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Skyler Ziegaus dribbles up the field against Leon during Wednesday’s District 2-6A quarterfinal. (MORGAM MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Leon shut outs Columbia in District 2-6A quarterfinals

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Columbia had lost to Leon twice in the regular season in a pair of one-goal decisions. The third time was not the charm. The Tigers dropped their District 2-6A quarterfinal matchup to the Lions at home Wednesday night in a 3-0 decision. The game might not’ve been as close as the score indicates.