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Last year’s LCR Girls Soccer Player of the Year Skyler Ziegaus will be counted on to score even more for the Tigers this season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Last year’s LCR Girls Soccer Player of the Year Skyler Ziegaus will be counted on to score even more for the Tigers this season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: A look at the teams at Columbia, Fort White & Suwannee

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
All three area teams look to keep building their programs heading into the 2021-22 season. Columbia is once again in a loaded district, featuring the same old faces in Chiles, Leon, Lincoln and Buchholz.
Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson after a play against Raines on Oct. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson after a play against Raines on Oct. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia drops to No. 4 seed in latest RPI, Fort White still fifth

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Columbia dropped again in the latest FHSAA RPI rankings released on Wednesday. The Tigers (6-4) now have the eighth highest RPI in Region 1-6A at .579 after last week’s 35-13 loss to Raines, but they are currently the No. 4 seed in the playoff race by virtue of winning the District 3-6A title.
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GIRLS GOLF: Regional results for Suwannee, Branford

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Lindsay Self led Suwannee with an 86 at the Region 1-2A Tournament on Tuesday at Turkey Creek Golf Club. The Bulldogs finished with a team total of 450. Elizabeth Roberts also shot a 118, while Breanna Rodriguez had a 120 and Kate Kirby tallied a 138.
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson scrabbles out of the pocket while being chased by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) on Oct. 30 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson scrabbles out of the pocket while being chased by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44) on Oct. 30 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Richardson has concussion, uncertain to play at SC

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is recovering from a concussion, potentially opening the door for Emory Jones to start at South Carolina on Saturday. Richardson was knocked out of last week's 34-7 loss to top-ranked Georgia following a hit to the head/neck area.
Florida forward Keyontae Johnson dribbles around Tennessee guard/forward Yves Pons on Feb. 29, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (CALVIN MATTHEIS/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP File)

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson dribbles around Tennessee guard/forward Yves Pons on Feb. 29, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. (CALVIN MATTHEIS/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP File)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: $5M insurance payout awaits Florida's Johnson

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
GAINESVILLE — A University of Florida basketball player who collapsed during a game last December is deciding whether to try and get medically cleared to play professionally or cash in a $5 million insurance policy.
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker holds up the trophy after winning the World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros on Tuesday in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (DAVID J. PHILLIP/Associated Press)

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker holds up the trophy after winning the World Series in Game 6 against the Houston Astros on Tuesday in Houston. The Braves won 7-0. (DAVID J. PHILLIP/Associated Press)

MLB: Hammerin' Braves win 1st WS crown since 1995, rout Astros

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
HOUSTON — Most of the season, it just seemed this wasn’t their year. They dropped their first four games, and soon injuries piled up. They lost their most dynamic player before the All-Star break. They were stuck below .500 in August.
Branford libero Halleigh Ray Harris (right) questions a call during Tuesday’s Region 3-1A semifinal against Bell. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford libero Halleigh Ray Harris (right) questions a call during Tuesday’s Region 3-1A semifinal against Bell. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bell knocks off Branford in regional semifinals

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
BRANFORD — Sophomore Jadyn Mosley left a lot of hope for the future of Branford volleyball. She also left her stamp in what turned out to be a valiant effort by her team in facing elimination.
Columbia running back Tony Fulton runs up the field against Raines on Oct. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Tony Fulton runs up the field against Raines on Oct. 28. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia finally gets a bye, and some much-needed rest

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
A bye week is here at last for Columbia. The Tigers, physically and mentally exhausted, needed a break more than ever. Columbia (6-4) played 11 straight weeks counting the Preseason Classic, a gauntlet of a schedule that saw zero rest and injuries pile up.