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Branford libero Halleigh Ray Harris returns a shot against Taylor County during the District 5-1A semifinals on Oct. 19. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford libero Halleigh Ray Harris returns a shot against Taylor County during the District 5-1A semifinals on Oct. 19. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford draws Bell in Region 3-1A semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Sunday, October 24, 2021
Last week’s District 5-1A title guaranteed Branford a playoff spot. On Sunday, the Buccaneers found out who they’ll face in the Region 3-1A semifinals. Branford (12-6) received the No. 2 seed in the region and will host No. 3 seed Bell (13-12) in the teams’ playoff opener on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.
Florida State running back Jashaun Corbin (0) breaks through the line for a touchdown run against Massachusetts on Oct. 23 in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

Florida State running back Jashaun Corbin (0) breaks through the line for a touchdown run against Massachusetts on Oct. 23 in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State shreds UMass to win third straight game

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 23, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State has rarely been in this position — building a big lead against an FBS opponent and going deep into the bench in the fourth quarter with a game well in hand. Jordan Travis, Jashaun Corbin, Treshaun Ward, D.J.
Columbia’s Tray Tolliver looks for room to run Friday against Madison County at Boot Hill Stadium. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Tray Tolliver looks for room to run Friday against Madison County at Boot Hill Stadium. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Tolliver’s injury ends Columbia’s comeback attempt at Madison County

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 23, 2021
MADISON — Down 21-0 and in need of a spark, Tray Tolliver delivered one for Columbia at quarterback. But almost just as fast as he helped put the Tigers back in the game, all life was zapped away when he left the field with a left leg injury.
Fort White defensive back Najeeb Smith, bumping a PK Yonge receiver at the line of scrimmage, had two interceptions, including a pick-6. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White defensive back Najeeb Smith, bumping a PK Yonge receiver at the line of scrimmage, had two interceptions, including a pick-6. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Blue Wave crashes down on Fort White, Philpot injured

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, October 23, 2021
FORT WHITE — The Indians held the ball five minutes longer than P.K. Yonge. They also cut down on their penalty problem from weeks prior, limiting themselves to three for 20 yards on the night.
Suwannee kicker Braxtyn Green lays on the ground in dejection after his overtime field goal sailed wide left as Bishop Kenny players celebrate. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee kicker Braxtyn Green lays on the ground in dejection after his overtime field goal sailed wide left as Bishop Kenny players celebrate. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Bishop Kenny kicks aside Suwannee in OT

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 23, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — On a night of big plays, it appeared Malachi Graham and Suwannee made the biggest. On the Bulldogs’ first snap of overtime, Graham raced around the right side at William Johnston Stadium and into the end zone for what would have been the game-winning score.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and assistant head coach Charlie Strong get their players motivated before the start of a game against the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 10. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and assistant head coach Charlie Strong get their players motivated before the start of a game against the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 10. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

NFL: Meyer plans to get Jacksonville 'rocking' with wins, upgrades

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 22, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — In a crowded locker room bustling with excitement following Jacksonville’s first victory in nearly 400 days, coach Urban Meyer told his players to take a knee, grab a hand and squeeze tight.
Fort White's Hayden Gustavson verbally committed to Florida State on Thursday. (COURTESY)

Fort White's Hayden Gustavson verbally committed to Florida State on Thursday. (COURTESY)

PREP BASEBALL: Gustavson commits to FSU, Fernald chooses UCF

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, October 22, 2021
Two local baseball players verbally committed to Division I colleges over the past week. Fort White 2023 pitcher/infielder Hayden Gustavson committed to Florida State on Thursday, while Suwannee 2023 pitcher/outfielder Josh Fernald committed to UCF on Oct. 15.
Branford’s volleyball team poses with the District 5-1A championship trophy after defeating Lafayette in five sets Thursday night. (CONCEPCION LEDEZMA/Special to the Reporter)

Branford’s volleyball team poses with the District 5-1A championship trophy after defeating Lafayette in five sets Thursday night. (CONCEPCION LEDEZMA/Special to the Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford beats Lafayette in 5-set thriller to win District 5-1A title

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Thursday, October 21, 2021
BRANFORD — It was so fitting that Branford sophomore Jadyn Mosley capped off her most memorable performance of the season with a kill from the right corner, launching a joyous on-court celebration.