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Branford receiver Brice Criggall gets tackled by a swarm of Fort White defenders on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford receiver Brice Criggall gets tackled by a swarm of Fort White defenders on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White survives Branford's comeback attempt

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 25, 2021
FORT WHITE — It was the Indians’ game to lose. Nursing a 27-19 lead late in the fourth quarter against Branford, Fort White needed to pick up a critical conversion on 3rd-and-4 from its own 17. With a running clock inside two minutes, a first down would ice the game.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence throws a pass against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence throws a pass against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: With ex-college coach, No. 1 QB, Cardinals show path for Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 24, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Kliff Kingsbury kept a straight face for several seconds when asked about the parallels between himself and Urban Meyer. “Two wildly successful college coaches,” Kingsbury deadpanned. Then he chuckled — along with everyone else in the room.
Columbia swimmer Abby Schuler leaps off of the diving board as she competes in the 100 freestyle during Thursday’s meet against Saint Francis Catholic. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Abby Schuler leaps off of the diving board as she competes in the 100 freestyle during Thursday’s meet against Saint Francis Catholic. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Wins in swimming, volleyball & golf for Columbia, Branford

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Columbia’s girls swim team topped Saint Francis Catholic 149-102 in a dual meet on Thursday, while the boys lost 124-73. Individual winners for the girls included Izzy Glenn (1:20.02 in 100 breaststroke), Kaydence Clark (2:43.18 in 200 IM; 1:07.94 in 100 butterfly), Abby Schuler (28.
Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson runs up the field after a catch against Englewood on Sept. 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson runs up the field after a catch against Englewood on Sept. 17. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Columbia hopes to avoid Bolles repeat vs. Trinity Christian

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The last time the Columbia Tigers played a state title contender, Bolles held them to minus-58 yards of offense in a 34-7 victory. That was just three weeks ago. Tonight, defending Class 3A state champion Trinity Christian makes the trip to Lake City at 7:30 aiming to put up a similar result.
Branford running back Bodhi White rushes up the field against Zarephath Academy on Sept. 17. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford running back Bodhi White rushes up the field against Zarephath Academy on Sept. 17. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Fort White, Branford set for regional showdown

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, September 23, 2021
FORT WHITE — The Indians are still learning their identity. And that could be a scary prospect for their opponents. Fort White (2-1) will host Branford (3-0) tonight at 7:30 in what could prove to be a key matchup for both squads in setting up a postseason run. The Buccaneers currently hold the No.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tim Tebow (85) watches on the sideline during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (AP FILE)

Former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tim Tebow (85) watches on the sideline during a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (AP FILE)

NFL: Tebow has confidence in Meyer, Lawrence

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Tim Tebow is confident Urban Meyer and Trevor Lawrence can turn the Jacksonville Jaguars around despite an 0-2 start. “I just think that they have to stay the course and continue to work to improve,” Tebow said Thursday in an interview for next week’s AP Pro Football Podcast.