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PREP ROUNDUP: Branford edges Suwannee in girls golf

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 20, 2025
Claire Bond shot a 3-over-39 to lead Branford’s girls golf team to a 221-232 victory over Suwannee at the Suwannee Country Club on Monday. Ryan Donaldson won medalist with a 2-under-34 for the Bulldogs, but none of her teammates shot below a 60.
Suwannee's boys cross country team won the Suwannee Invitational on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee's boys cross country team won the Suwannee Invitational on Saturday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Haley wins Suwannee Invitational, SHS boys & girls sweep first

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, October 18, 2025
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee cross country teams continued their area dominance on Saturday. The SHS boys and girls won the Suwannee Invitational at Heritage Park and Gardens, with Logan Haley leading the boys with his second victory of the season.
Branford hitter Adriauna Combs (4) and Union County hitter Jailyn Simmons (13) battle at the net during the District 6-R championship on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford hitter Adriauna Combs (4) and Union County hitter Jailyn Simmons (13) battle at the net during the District 6-R championship on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Suwannee earns final playoff spot, Branford nabs 1-seed

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 18, 2025
After anxiously waiting for two days, Suwannee is in the playoffs. The Florida High School Athletic Association released the playoffs brackets on Saturday and the Bulldogs received the final spot in the Region 1-4A postseason. Suwannee (10-17) finished with a 3.
Suwannee defensive end Kyler Watson dives to try and tackle Taylor County quarterback Jabez Glanton as he runs through the Bulldogs’ defense on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive end Kyler Watson dives to try and tackle Taylor County quarterback Jabez Glanton as he runs through the Bulldogs’ defense on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Glanton, Taylor County too much for Suwannee

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, October 17, 2025
LIVE OAK — Needing a stop to have any chance at rallying past host Taylor County on Friday night, Suwannee instead saw Jabez Glanton cut through a hole and race into open field at Dorsett Stadium. It was a scene that carried out far too often for the green and white Bulldogs’ liking Friday night.
Suwannee libero Ansleigh Kelley dives for a dig against Columbia on Oct. 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee libero Ansleigh Kelley dives for a dig against Columbia on Oct. 9. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee falls to Wakulla in District 2-4A championship

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Parker Stubbs had 21 kills while Amariyah Donaldson and Taylor Mercer each had 11 to lead No. 1 seed Wakulla to a 3-1 win (25-19, 20-25, 28-26, 25-16) over No. 2 seed Suwannee in the District 2-4A championship on Thursday night in Crawfordville.
Branford's volleyball team celebrates with fans after defeating Union County to win the District 6-R title on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford's volleyball team celebrates with fans after defeating Union County to win the District 6-R title on Thursday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford beats Union County again for third straight District 6-R title

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, October 16, 2025
LAKE BUTLER — The more things change, the more they stay the same for Branford. With several new players and a new head coach, the Buccaneers are district champions once again. Led by Adriauna Combs’ 18 kills and 15 more from Lalyn Sikes, No.
Fort White running back Ezekiel Powell sprints around the Zarephath Academy defense during last Friday’s 49-6 win. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Ezekiel Powell sprints around the Zarephath Academy defense during last Friday’s 49-6 win. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White will have hands full with Woods, Newberry

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
FORT WHITE — The upside to this matchup is that Fort White knows exactly what — and who — to expect.  Kaleb Woods and Newberry are set to visit Arrowhead Stadium this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The Indians (4-3, 3.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes throws a pass against Baker County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes throws a pass against Baker County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee still trying to finish against Taylor County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
LIVE OAK — Suwannee is looking to cut its close game problem in half. Specifically, the Bulldogs are eyeing troubles closing out first halves as a possible solution to coming up with the key play or two to turn close losses into wins, starting Friday at Dorsett Stadium in Perry.