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Suwannee receiver Jay Smith stiff arms a Baker County defender on Oct. 29. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Jay Smith stiff arms a Baker County defender on Oct. 29. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Suwannee looks for ‘finish’ against Florida High

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, November 4, 2021
LIVE OAK — Playing a game without postseason implications is new to the Suwannee Bulldogs. In fact, there’s not a single Bulldog on the roster that has played in a game without any meaning to it. At least, not until tonight.
Branford quarterback Kyson Johnson rushes up the field against Williston on Aug. 27. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford quarterback Kyson Johnson rushes up the field against Williston on Aug. 27. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Branford needs win over Cottondale, help for playoff bid

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, November 4, 2021
BRANFORD — It’s not as simple as win and they’re in, but that is the top focus of the Branford Buccaneers. Sitting eighth in Region 3-1A heading into this week’s regular season finale, the Bucs may need some help to climb into the top six and into the playoff field.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis runs Clemson Oct. 30 in Clemson, S.C. (HAKIM WRIGHT SR./Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis runs Clemson Oct. 30 in Clemson, S.C. (HAKIM WRIGHT SR./Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State aims to derail N.C. State’s division title hopes

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, November 4, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — North Carolina State isn’t in the driver’s seat in the Atlantic Division but the Wolfpack know they control their own destiny and that the road ahead includes matchups that will put them in position to claim their first football division title in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Columbia’s Noel Caballero will be counted on to lead a squad that graduated nine starters from last season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Noel Caballero will be counted on to lead a squad that graduated nine starters from last season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

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

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
One team aims to return to the playoffs. The other two aim to join the party in 2022. Columbia was the only area team to make the playoffs in 2021, advancing to regionals for the first time in 10 years.
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.