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Fort White guard Jacovya Major tries to hold onto possession of the ball as she drives past Lafayette’s Kayla Castillo (23) and Emily Lyons (12) during Thursday night’s Region 3-1A semifinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jacovya Major tries to hold onto possession of the ball as she drives past Lafayette’s Kayla Castillo (23) and Emily Lyons (12) during Thursday night’s Region 3-1A semifinal. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fort White's special season ends with playoff loss to Lafayette in Region 3-1A semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, February 10, 2022
FORT WHITE — It was hard to hold back tears. Fort White had accomplished so much in 2022. From the most wins in a season to the first ever district title, it left the Indians wanting more — the program’s first playoff win. It’ll have to wait at least another year.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia tops Ridgeview in boys tennis

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Columbia 6, Oak Hall 1 Singles — CHS No. 1 Camrin Wilcoxon d. Ayden Gallagly 6-2, 6-2 — CHS No. 2 Aidan Boudreau d. Anish Veerpaneni 6-4, 6-4 — CHS No. 3 McKinnen Bell d. Roxy Glenn 6-4, 6-2 — CHS No. 4 Matthew Glover d. Spencer Fhur 6-4, 6-3 — CHS No. 5 Nicolas Contreras d. Jamie...
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.