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Columbia quarterback Evan Umstead (from left), receiver Brae Deal, quarterback Kade Jackson, running back Leo Robinson and receiver Jace Hoskey react after a play during practice on Aug. 6. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Evan Umstead (from left), receiver Brae Deal, quarterback Kade Jackson, running back Leo Robinson and receiver Jace Hoskey react after a play during practice on Aug. 6. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Jackson hopes to be out of quarantine as Columbia faces Vanguard in Preseason Classic

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Kade Jackson’s quarantine continued Thursday, but Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson still hopes to have his starting quarterback back for tonight’s Preseason Classic at Vanguard.
Suwannee defensive lineman Austin Smith tries to swat a pass from quarterback Bronsen Tillotson during a team scrimmage on Saturday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee defensive lineman Austin Smith tries to swat a pass from quarterback Bronsen Tillotson during a team scrimmage on Saturday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Hamilton County brings back old memories for Suwannee in Preseason Classic

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, August 19, 2021
LIVE OAK — The Preseason Classic will bring some memories for Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall. The former Bulldog standout always takes a trip back in time when neighboring Hamilton County is on the schedule. The Trojans visit Langford Stadium tonight for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot gets set to take a snap during practice on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot gets set to take a snap during practice on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Fort White faces Middleburg in Preseason Classic with new faces

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 19, 2021
FORT WHITE — The scorching spring practices are finally over. Now is the time for real football. Well, almost. Fort White conducted a short walk-through practice session Thursday afternoon on the same field it’ll take tonight for the team’s Preseason Classic game against Middleburg at 7 p.m.
The ACC Championship logo is displayed on the field before kickoff at Bank of America Stadium on Dec. 6, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated covid-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit. The policy will affect teams in football, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. (AP FILE)

The ACC Championship logo is displayed on the field before kickoff at Bank of America Stadium on Dec. 6, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated covid-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit. The policy will affect teams in football, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball. (AP FILE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: ACC adds forfeiture element to virus-related cancellations

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, August 19, 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C.— The Atlantic Coast Conference announced an updated covid-19 rescheduling policy on Thursday that means teams unable to play scheduled games because of pandemic-related protocols on its roster will be forced to forfeit.
Bryan Pata's family hold up his jersey at the beginning of a game between Miami and Boston College at the Orange Bowl on Nov. 23, 2006, in Miami. Rashaun Jones, 35, of Lake City, a former University of Miami football player was arrested Thursday in connection with the 2006 fatal shooting of his teammate Bryan Pata. Pata, a 22-year-old, 6-foot-4, 280-pound defensive lineman, was shot several times outside of his Kendall apartment the night of Nov. 7, 2006. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Bryan Pata's family hold up his jersey at the beginning of a game between Miami and Boston College at the Orange Bowl on Nov. 23, 2006, in Miami. Rashaun Jones, 35, of Lake City, a former University of Miami football player was arrested Thursday in connection with the 2006 fatal shooting of his teammate Bryan Pata. Pata, a 22-year-old, 6-foot-4, 280-pound defensive lineman, was shot several times outside of his Kendall apartment the night of Nov. 7, 2006. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Lake City native Rashaun Jones arrested for fatal shooting of former Miami player Bryan Pata

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, August 19, 2021
MIAMI — A former University of Miami football player was arrested Thursday in connection with the 2006 fatal shooting of his teammate Bryan Pata.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer tries to get his players attention late in the third quarter of play of Saturday’s preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer tries to get his players attention late in the third quarter of play of Saturday’s preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars' Meyer laments preseason game plan, 'wallowing' pace

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, August 19, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer isn’t enjoying the preseason. Limited snaps for starters. Significantly fewer plays than in college. Vanilla game plans because veteran assistants don’t want to show too much.
Columbia co-defensive coordinators John Woodley (left) and Shea Showers (right) call out a play to the defense during practice on Aug. 11. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia co-defensive coordinators John Woodley (left) and Shea Showers (right) call out a play to the defense during practice on Aug. 11. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Addition of Shea Showers to Columbia's staff providing boost for defensive backs

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Columbia’s coaching staff was thinner last year due to covid-19. With some assistants opting out of the season and not returning, certain position groups suffered and the defensive backs were one of them.
Branford receiver Caden Coker carries the ball up the field during practice on Aug. 13. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford receiver Caden Coker carries the ball up the field during practice on Aug. 13. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Coker's passion translates to playmaking for Branford

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
BRANFORD — There were glimpses last year. In the spring game, Caden Coker again showed the playmaking ability he possesses. This fall, Branford coach Tim Clark is hoping that is a constant part of the Buccaneers’ offense. It’s been evident again during fall practice.