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Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith leads his team on the field prior to last week's Preseason Classic against Middleburg. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White receiver Najeeb Smith leads his team on the field prior to last week's Preseason Classic against Middleburg. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White cancels season opener at Union County due to covid-19 quarantines

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
FORT WHITE — A 21-0 loss in its Preseason Classic may be the least of Fort White’s problems now. The Indians’ scheduled regular-season opener on Friday against Union County was canceled Wednesday after an unknown number of players entered quarantine protocols.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to throw a pass against the New Orleans Saints during their preseason game at the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 23 in New Orleans, La. (CHRIS GRAYTHEN/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to throw a pass against the New Orleans Saints during their preseason game at the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 23 in New Orleans, La. (CHRIS GRAYTHEN/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars name Trevor Lawrence starting QB

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer figured Trevor Lawrence would be his starting quarterback long before he even took the Jacksonville job. But Meyer insisted Lawrence earn the spot, whether his goal was to send a message to his young team or set a tone for his NFL tenure.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) pulls in a touchdown reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) on Monday in New Orleans. (BRETT DUKE/Associated Press)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) pulls in a touchdown reception against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) on Monday in New Orleans. (BRETT DUKE/Associated Press)

NFL: Winston TDs highlight Saints' preseason win over Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 23, 2021
NEW ORLEANS — Jameis Winston picked opportune moments to let it fly in first NFL start since 2019. Winston completed touchdown passes of 43 and 29 yards to second-year pro Marquez Callaway, and the Saints defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-21 in a preseason game on Monday night.
Columbia running back Leo Robinson stumbles to the ground on a carry during Friday's Preseason Classic against Vanguard. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Leo Robinson stumbles to the ground on a carry during Friday's Preseason Classic against Vanguard. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Notes & quotes from preseason action at CHS, SHS, FWHS & BHS

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, August 23, 2021
The offensive line was a big question mark heading into the 2021 season for Columbia. Thanks to a quarantine and guys shifting around, it was hard to walk away from Friday’s Preseason Classic against Vanguard with many answers.
Suwannee linebacker Andrew Brown wraps up a Hamilton County ballcarrier. (PAUL BUCHANON/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee linebacker Andrew Brown wraps up a Hamilton County ballcarrier. (PAUL BUCHANON/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee uses big first quarter to bury Hamilton County in Classic

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 21, 2021
LIVE OAK — Suwannee High coach Kyler Hall got his wish Friday night. Wanting to see the Bulldogs start fast in the Preseason Classic against Hamilton County, Hall’s team raced out to a 28-point lead on just 10 plays in the first quarter on the way to a 38-6 rout at Langford Stadium.
Fort White linebacker Coby Lee (left) makes a tackle on a Middleburg ballcarrier Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebacker Coby Lee (left) makes a tackle on a Middleburg ballcarrier Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Middleburg runs over, shuts out Fort White in Classic

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, August 21, 2021
FORT WHITE — The Indians had no response. Middleburg drove the ball down the field at will three consecutive times to open Friday’s Preseason Classic at Arrowhead Stadium, scoring three consecutive touchdowns on three consecutive run-centric drives.
Branford slot receiver Caden Coker (left) battles a Chiefland defender for a pass Friday night. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford slot receiver Caden Coker (left) battles a Chiefland defender for a pass Friday night. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Chiefland capitalizes on miscues, powerful run game to rout Branford in Classic

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA
Saturday, August 21, 2021
BRANFORD — During 21 of the 24 minutes of Branford High's Preseason Classic on Friday, the host Buccaneers didn't look like they belonged on the same field as visiting Chiefland. The visiting Indians jumped out to a 31-0 lead while eventually outrushing Branford 152-11.