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Columbia High wide receiver Marcus Peterson hauls in a pass along the sideline Friday in front of an Oakleaf defensive back. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia High wide receiver Marcus Peterson hauls in a pass along the sideline Friday in front of an Oakleaf defensive back. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia scores final 15 points to topple Oakleaf

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 11, 2021
ORANGE PARK — Oakleaf took an 11-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Heads were down on the Columbia sideline, but co-defensive coordinator John Woodley was having none of it. “Don’t give up,” he told his players walking by. They heard his call.
Fort White running back Davone Calhoun takes a carry up the middle against Hamilton County on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White running back Davone Calhoun takes a carry up the middle against Hamilton County on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White runs past Hamilton County for first win

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 11, 2021
FORT WHITE — Najeeb Smith was on a mission. The speedy sophomore for Fort White had seen his team fumble the opening kickoff of the game, then had the defense turn around and nab a quick turnover on downs. Then, he turned on the jets.
Florida State quarterbacks Jordan Travis (13) and McKenzie Milton (10), and defensive tackle Robert Cooper (91) walk off the field before their game against Notre Dame at Doak Campbell Stadium on Sept. 5 in Tallahassee. (WILLIE J. ALLEN/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) Jr.

Florida State quarterbacks Jordan Travis (13) and McKenzie Milton (10), and defensive tackle Robert Cooper (91) walk off the field before their game against Notre Dame at Doak Campbell Stadium on Sept. 5 in Tallahassee. (WILLIE J. ALLEN/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) Jr.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State using 2 quarterbacks to confuse opponents

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 10, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State's depth chart lists Jordan Travis or McKenzie Milton as the Seminoles starting quarterback. It may as well read Jordan Travis and McKenzie Milton.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks at the scoreboard during a preseason game against the Cleveland Brown at TIAA Bank Field on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks at the scoreboard during a preseason game against the Cleveland Brown at TIAA Bank Field on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Veteran coaches Meyer, Culley debut as Texans host Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 10, 2021
HOUSTON — Though Jacksonville’s Urban Meyer and Houston’s David Culley are both making their debuts as NFL head coaches Sunday when the Jaguars and Texans meet, that’s the only possible way you could think of them as rookies.
Columbia swimmer Ian Disosway swims the 200 IM during Thursday's meet against Baker. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Ian Disosway swims the 200 IM during Thursday's meet against Baker. (COURTESY)

PREP SWIMMING: Columbia splits meet with Baker

NEWS STAFF
Friday, September 10, 2021
Columbia’s swim teams split with Baker on Thursday, with the boys winning 93-91 while the girls lost 219-251. Between the boys and the girls, 13 swimmers won events for Columbia. Individual winners for the boys included Ian Disosway in the 200 IM (2:20.18) and 100 breaststroke (1:11.
Columbia defensive linemen Jihycein Weston (25) and Julius Moreland (41) lead the team out of the tunnel prior to their game against Bolles on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive linemen Jihycein Weston (25) and Julius Moreland (41) lead the team out of the tunnel prior to their game against Bolles on Sept. 3. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Columbia hits the road, aims to bounce back at Oakleaf

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, September 9, 2021
For the second week in a row, Columbia will see a strong rushing attack. Oakleaf has a three-headed monster. Thankfully for the Tigers though, they won’t see a pass rush quite like the one they saw from Bolles when they travel to face the Knights on Friday at 7 p.m.
Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith rushes up the field against Newberry on Sept. 3. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith rushes up the field against Newberry on Sept. 3. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Rejuvenated Indians look to keep positive momentum against Trojans

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, September 9, 2021
FORT WHITE — A funny thing happened the night of Nov. 6, 2020. After being beaten in varying ways during a winless season, the Indians entered a home playoff game. They didn’t exactly earn it, going 0-6 while putting up just 59 points and allowing 207.
Branford's Josue Sierra (8) and Brice Criggall (27) celebrate after Sierra recovers a fumble against Williston on Aug. 27. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford's Josue Sierra (8) and Brice Criggall (27) celebrate after Sierra recovers a fumble against Williston on Aug. 27. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Branford aims to continue series dominance against Bell

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, September 9, 2021
BRANFORD — Forget the spring game romp. Last year’s 28-6 win at Bell? It doesn’t matter either. Nor do the five straight Branford wins against the rival Bulldogs or 36-13 series lead for the Buccaneers.