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Columbia runner Abigail Candler (left) runs at the Alligator Lake XC Invite on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Columbia runner Abigail Candler (left) runs at the Alligator Lake XC Invite on Saturday. (COURTESY)

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Tough trekking for area teams at Alligator Lake Invite

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 20, 2021
Columbia competed in the 13th Annual Alligator Lake Alligator Run on Saturday and produced mixed results. With several girls sidelined, the Lady Tigers were unable to score as a team, while the boys placed last out of 17 teams. Abigail Candler led Columbia’s girls with a 39th-place finish (22:54.
Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson rushes for a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 11 in Tampa. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson rushes for a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 11 in Tampa. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Richardson to 'do a little bit more at practice'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 20, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson will “probably do a little bit more at practice” this week before the 11th-ranked Gators host Tennessee, coach Dan Mullen said Monday.
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II intercepts a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Tyron Johnson on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II intercepts a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Tyron Johnson on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: NFL infamy in sight for Jaguars, who are 9 losses shy of dubious mark

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 20, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — NFL infamy is in sight for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have dropped 17 consecutive games, including six in a row by double digits, and have provided little evidence they are nearing a turnaround.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) can't quite hang on to a possible interception against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) can't quite hang on to a possible interception against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Meyer tells fans to not give on Jaguars, hang in there

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 19, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — In a clear sign of how bad things are in Jacksonville after just two games, coach Urban Meyer opened his postgame news conference by thanking fans “for being there” Sunday. “Don’t give up on us. Hang in there with us,” Meyer added. “We’re going to get better. ...
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass despite defensive effort by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks, right, on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass despite defensive effort by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks, right, on Sept. 19 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

NFL: Sutton's career day helps Broncos beat woeful Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 19, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Courtland Sutton re-established himself as Denver's go-to guy with a career day.
Alabama running back Jase McClellan runs past Florida cornerback Avery Helm, left, and linebacker Jeremiah Moon, right, to score a touchdown on Sept. 18 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan runs past Florida cornerback Avery Helm, left, and linebacker Jeremiah Moon, right, to score a touchdown on Sept. 18 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 18, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Bryce Young heard all about the Swamp. He knew it would be deafening at times and difficult, if not impossible, for a visiting quarterback to communicate. He also understood the key to handling such a raucous environment: a fast start.
FGC runners Ariel Anderson (from left), Merlin Leal, Savana Thomas, Fallon Flynn, Kyla Desmartin (holding 1st place team trophy) and Kayla Desmartin are pictured after the Timberwolves won the 13th Annual Alligator Lake XC Invite on Friday. (COURTESY)

FGC runners Ariel Anderson (from left), Merlin Leal, Savana Thomas, Fallon Flynn, Kyla Desmartin (holding 1st place team trophy) and Kayla Desmartin are pictured after the Timberwolves won the 13th Annual Alligator Lake XC Invite on Friday. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC wins Alligator Lake XC Invite

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Florida Gateway College won the 13th Annual Alligator Lake XC Invite on Friday thanks to five runners placing in the top 20, led by Ariel Anderson’s third-place finish. Anderson finished with a time of 21:54.4 for the Timberwolves, who tallied 59 points to edge Thomas’ 62.
Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson (23) and defensive tackle Jihycein Weston (57) tackle Englewood running back Tayshaun Solomon on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson (23) and defensive tackle Jihycein Weston (57) tackle Englewood running back Tayshaun Solomon on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia tops Englewood in district opener despite sloppy play

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Columbia started fast then stumbled for nearly two quarters. Somehow, the Tigers still led by double digits throughout. The Englewood Rams were just simply the inferior team on Friday night.
Fort White running back Kamarion Griffin escapes a tackle against Santa Fe on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White running back Kamarion Griffin escapes a tackle against Santa Fe on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White runs away from Santa Fe with second-half rally

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 18, 2021
FORT WHITE — The Indians needed something, anything, to get back in the game. After having a pair of punts blocked in the first half leading to a pair of Santa Fe scores, Fort White could’ve been content with putting together a consistent drive, even if it didn’t end with points.