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Fort White announced the hiring of Lee Dorsett on Twitter Monday afternoon. (COURTESY)

Fort White announced the hiring of Lee Dorsett on Twitter Monday afternoon. (COURTESY)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White lands new head coach in Dorsett

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, January 10, 2022
FORT WHITE — The two-coach system turned out to be a one-year experiment. As successful as it was, Fort White’s football team will now have just one man at the helm to begin the next season.
Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (41) celebrates after sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen (41) celebrates after sacking Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags clown Colts to knock them out of playoffs

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, January 9, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — The Indianapolis Colts got clowned in Jacksonville. This one was more embarrassing than any other loss to the Jaguars, too.
Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) and Florida forward Anthony Duruji (4) battle for a rebound during Saturday's game in Auburn, Ala. (JULIE BENNETT/Associated Press)

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) and Florida forward Anthony Duruji (4) battle for a rebound during Saturday's game in Auburn, Ala. (JULIE BENNETT/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida's second-half surge comes up short against No. 9 Auburn

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, January 8, 2022
AUBURN, Ala. — K.D. Johnson scored 23 points and No. 9 Auburn extended its winning streak to 11 with a 85-73 victory over Florida on Saturday night. Auburn held off a big second-half surge by Florida (9-5, 0-2 Southeastern Conference), which was led by Colin Castleton’s 22 points and 10 rebounds.
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BOYS SOCCER: Columbia shuts out county rival Fort White

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Columbia shut out Fort White 3-0 at home Saturday afternoon. Jason Caballero scored a goal on an assist by Riley Stone, Bryson Kyi had a goal via an assist by Stuart Tyler, and Nico Vasquez-Contreras netted another goal on an assist by Kyi for the Tigers (5-8-2).
Columbia junior Jason Caballero (left) shields the ball away from Suwannee midfielder Joel De La Cruz during Friday night’s game at Columbia High School. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia junior Jason Caballero (left) shields the ball away from Suwannee midfielder Joel De La Cruz during Friday night’s game at Columbia High School. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS SOCCER: Tigers, Bulldogs wrap up rivalry with tie on Senior Night

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Friday, January 7, 2022
Columbia didn’t win on Senior Night, but Tigers coach Trevor Hickman was left satisfied with his team’s grit in responding to a late match deficit, resulting in a 1-1 tie in a Friday night dogfight against cross-county rival Suwannee. Columbia’s record is now 4-8-2 while the Bulldogs are 6-4-5.
Suwannee County Superintendent Ted Roush (left) offers a few words in honor of forme Branford coach and teacher LeNelle Morgan before the Branford gym is dedicated to her. (PAUL BUCHANON/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee County Superintendent Ted Roush (left) offers a few words in honor of forme Branford coach and teacher LeNelle Morgan before the Branford gym is dedicated to her. (PAUL BUCHANON/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Branford dedicates gym to Morgan

NEWS STAFF
Friday, January 7, 2022
While the result on the court after the game wasn’t to Branford’s liking, the result beforehand definitely was. LeNelle Phillips Morgan was honored before Thursday night’s girls basketball game between the Bucs and Fort White, with the school dedicating the gym’s name to Morgan.
Fort White forward Isreal Hart (12) blocks a layup attempt from Branford’s Zjamyah Wilson during Thursday night’s 56-26 Indians win at LeNelle Phillips Morgan Gym. (PAUL BUCHANON/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White forward Isreal Hart (12) blocks a layup attempt from Branford’s Zjamyah Wilson during Thursday night’s 56-26 Indians win at LeNelle Phillips Morgan Gym. (PAUL BUCHANON/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fort White rolls over Bucs

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Thursday, January 6, 2022
BRANFORD — So far this season, Fort White is proving that building around youth can be gratifying. For Branford, however, it’s the more typical case of taking your lumps while enduring the growing pains.