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Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith rushes up the field past Interlachen defensive back Jamarion Esau on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith rushes up the field past Interlachen defensive back Jamarion Esau on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White rallies, then holds off Interlachen to boost playoff hopes

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, October 29, 2021
INTERLACHEN — Fort White can breathe a little easier. The Indians were down by a single point throughout the third quarter, fighting uphill battles both against a stout Interlachen defense and a tendency for getting called for holding penalties.
Suwannee running back Malachi Graham is tackled from behind by a Baker County defender on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee running back Malachi Graham is tackled from behind by a Baker County defender on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Baker County all but ends Suwannee's playoff hopes

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, October 29, 2021
LIVE OAK — Down three scores at halftime, Suwannee was receiving the ball to start the second half with a chance to make it interesting. Instead, it went from bad to worse in a hurry. Camdon Frier muffed the second-half kickoff and Baker County recovered inside the 25.
FGC women’s cross country team: Kyla Desmartin (from left), Kayla Desmartin, Ariel Anderson, Fallon Flynn, Savana Thomas and Merlin Leal. (COURTESY)

FGC women’s cross country team: Kyla Desmartin (from left), Kayla Desmartin, Ariel Anderson, Fallon Flynn, Savana Thomas and Merlin Leal. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC places third at FCSAA State/NJCAA Region 8 Championships

NEWS STAFF
Friday, October 29, 2021
Florida Gateway College placed third at the FCSAA State/NJCAA Region 8 Championships on Friday at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee. Freshman Ariel Anderson finished fifth individually with a time of 21:06.50 to lead the Timberwolves. Kayla Desmartin placed eighth (21:23.
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright (center) celebrates after kicking a game-winning field goal to defeat the Miami Dolphins at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in Oct. 17 in London, England. (MATT DUNHAM/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright (center) celebrates after kicking a game-winning field goal to defeat the Miami Dolphins at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in Oct. 17 in London, England. (MATT DUNHAM/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags seek win streak while Seahawks desperate for turnaround

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 29, 2021
SEATTLE — Not even two months ago, the Halloween visit from Jacksonville was thought to be a blip in Seattle’s schedule before a midseason break and a challenging November ahead.  Now?
Fort White receiver Houston Crews is tackled after making a catch against P.K. Yonge on Oct. 22. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White receiver Houston Crews is tackled after making a catch against P.K. Yonge on Oct. 22. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Fort White turns to Clark at QB against Interlachen with Philpot out

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, October 28, 2021
FORT WHITE — There’s no getting around it for the Fort White Indians (4-3). Last week’s 28-14 loss against P.K. Yonge was a tough one to swallow. “Any time you lose a ball game is tough,” co-head coach/offensive coordinator Roy Harden said.
Branford head coach Tim Clark gets his team fired up prior to a game against Zarephath Academy on Sept. 17. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford head coach Tim Clark gets his team fired up prior to a game against Zarephath Academy on Sept. 17. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Branford travels to Bozeman for SSAC playoff opener in matchup of similar styles

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, October 28, 2021
BRANFORD — The Branford Buccaneers will travel nearly 200 miles today to get a chance to look in the mirror. When the Bucs (4-4) open the Sunshine Athletic Conference playoffs at Deane Bozeman High School in Panama City at 7 p.m. (Central Time) today, they will see a team that is similar.