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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.
Suwannee swimmer Peyton Slaughter (middle) qualified for the Class 2A State Meet in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. Slaughter is pictured with assistant coach TJ Vickers (left) and head coach Doug Martin (right). (COURTESY)

Suwannee swimmer Peyton Slaughter (middle) qualified for the Class 2A State Meet in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. Slaughter is pictured with assistant coach TJ Vickers (left) and head coach Doug Martin (right). (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Regional and districts results for swimming, golf & cross country at Columbia, Suwannee

NEWS STAFF
Monday, November 1, 2021
Suwannee swimmer Peyton Slaughter qualified for the Class 2A State Meet this Friday in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Slaughter received at-large bids in both events after placing fourth in the 50 freestyle (22.51) and sixth in the 100 backstroke (58.