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Branford hitter Adriauna Combs delivers a shot past Lafayette's Copelyn Johnson and Maci Wimberley (4) on Oct. 9. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter).

Branford hitter Adriauna Combs delivers a shot past Lafayette's Copelyn Johnson and Maci Wimberley (4) on Oct. 9. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter).

PREP ROUNDUP: Branford sweeps Bell, Lafayette swept by Union County in District 6-R semis

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
No. 1 seed Branford swept No. 5 seed Bell 25-11, 25-8, 25-15 in the District 6-R semifinals at Union County on Tuesday night. No. 2 seed Lafayette, meanwhile, was swept by 3-seed Union County 25-22, 25-18, 25-15 in the other semifinal.
Columbia running back Jeffery Pope looks for running room against Ridgeview on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jeffery Pope looks for running room against Ridgeview on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Columbia to refresh during bye week with playoffs in sight

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A district title is officially out of the question for Columbia. But the Tigers are still in prime shape for the stretch run of the season, ready to recharge and refresh during their bye week. Columbia enters its bye amid its best start since 2018, fresh off a 44-0 win over Ridgeview on Friday.
Suwannee tight end Hunter Watson is tackled after a catch against Baker County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee tight end Hunter Watson is tackled after a catch against Baker County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Bulldogs’ close losses likely leaving them at home

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
LIVE OAK — A year after its strong schedule helped propel Suwannee into the Class 3A playoffs, it is likely going to keep the Bulldogs out of this year’s postseason.
Lafayette hitter Brooke Lamb fires a shot against Branford on Oct. 9. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette hitter Brooke Lamb fires a shot against Branford on Oct. 9. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Lafayette sweeps Fort White in District 6-R quarterfinals

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 13, 2025
No. 2 seed Lafayette swept No. 7 seed Fort White 25-4, 25-18, 25-17 in the District 6-R quarterfinals at home Monday night. The win sends the Hornets (15-5) to Tuesday’s semifinal where they’ll face No. 3 seed Union County, which swept 6-seed Taylor County. The season is over the Indians (11-12).
Logan Haley set a new Suwannee boys record with a time of 15:59 at the New World Fall Spectacular on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Logan Haley set a new Suwannee boys record with a time of 15:59 at the New World Fall Spectacular on Saturday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Haley sets new Suwannee record at New World Fall Spectacular

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Logan Haley didn’t just run with the best on Saturday. He also set a new Suwannee record. Haley ran a 15:59 at the New World Fall Spectacular, breaking the previous SHS boys record of 16:19 that was held by himself as well as Morgan Mobley.
Fort White quarterback Matthew Pitts celebrates after a touchdown Friday against Zarephath Academy. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Matthew Pitts celebrates after a touchdown Friday against Zarephath Academy. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White dominates Zarephath Academy on homecoming

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, October 11, 2025
FORT WHITE — It was hard to find anything wrong with the Indians’ performance at Arrowhead Stadium. A storybook homecoming week capped by a near-perfect performance on the field.  Fort White ran all over Zarephath Academy from start to finish Friday night en route to a 49-6 blowout.
Baker County quarterback Hudson Register runs through Suwannee defenders Marco Rojas (15) and Kamari Lovett for the game-winning score in overtime Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Baker County quarterback Hudson Register runs through Suwannee defenders Marco Rojas (15) and Kamari Lovett for the game-winning score in overtime Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Two plays cost Suwannee against Baker County in OT heartbreaker

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 11, 2025
MACCLENNY —  It came down to just what Suwannee had talked about for two weeks. The message for the Bulldogs throughout the bye week and preparation for Friday’s District 2-3A trip to Baker County’s Memorial Stadium was that it would come down to two plays.