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Fort White running back Lecosta Byrd rushes up the field against Branford on Sept. 24. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White running back Lecosta Byrd rushes up the field against Branford on Sept. 24. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Fort White charged with stopping Keystone Heights’ prolific rushing attack

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, September 30, 2021
FORT WHITE — Ken Snider was willing to sell out to stop Branford’s potent rushing attack last week. The Indians’ co-head coach/defensive coordinator gambled that with Bucs quarterback Kyson Johnson nursing an ankle injury, the opposing offense would turn to star running back Bodhi White.
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell talks with quarterback McKenzie Milton during a game against Louisville on Sept. 25 in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell talks with quarterback McKenzie Milton during a game against Louisville on Sept. 25 in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Syracuse seeks to keep running, get win at Florida State

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 30, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Syracuse has matched its best opening month of the football season since Dino Babers took over the program in 2016. Florida State, meanwhile, has endured its worst September since 1973, losing its first four games.
South Carolina defensive back R.J. Roderick (10) tackles Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 25 in Columbia, S.C. (HAKIM WRIGHT SR./Associated Press)

South Carolina defensive back R.J. Roderick (10) tackles Kentucky running back Kavosiey Smoke at Williams-Brice Stadium on Sept. 25 in Columbia, S.C. (HAKIM WRIGHT SR./Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Kentucky seeks to limit turnovers against No. 10 Gators

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky's prospects of winning its biggest game in several years likely depends on its ability to protect the ball better than it has all season. The Wildcats (4-0, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) are tied for last in FBS with 11 turnovers and next to last in margin at minus-9.
Columbia defensive end Adeon Farmer (7) attempts to tackle Trinity Christian quarterback Colin Hurley as defensive tackle Garris Reed (58) gives chase last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive end Adeon Farmer (7) attempts to tackle Trinity Christian quarterback Colin Hurley as defensive tackle Garris Reed (58) gives chase last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia holds steady in RPI, Fort White makes big jump

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The latest FHSAA RPI rankings were released on Wednesday and, despite Friday’s loss to Trinity Christian, Columbia held firm at No. 4 in Region 1-6A. The Tigers (3-2, 1-0) are also still second in District 3-6A behind Riverside despite their RPI dropping from .656 to .632.
Columbia swimmer Jayden Drew gets ready on the block prior to swimming the 50 freestyle against Yulee on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Jayden Drew gets ready on the block prior to swimming the 50 freestyle against Yulee on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

PREP SWIMMING: Columbia splits meet with Yulee

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Columbia split Tuesday’s swim meet against Yulee, with the girls winning 146-107 while the boys fell 131-73. Individual winners for the girls included Casey Fair (2:20.66 in 200 freestyle; 6:17.35 in 500 freestyle), Abigail Akins (1:33.85 in 100 breaststroke), Abby Schuler (29.