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Columbia seniors Danielle Thomson (4) and Brandi Oliver (7) were honored for Senior Night prior to Tuesday’s match against Fort White. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia seniors Danielle Thomson (4) and Brandi Oliver (7) were honored for Senior Night prior to Tuesday’s match against Fort White. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Columbia sweeps Fort White on Senior Night behind Oliver, Thomson

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
It was your typical Columbia-Fort White volleyball match on Tuesday night. Another sweep for the Tigers. Columbia took care of Fort White 3-0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-9) on Senior Night at the Richardson Sixth Grade Academy after celebrating seniors Brandi Oliver and Danielle Thomson before the match.
Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson takes a snap before handing the ball off to running back Tony Fulton against Trinity Christian on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson takes a snap before handing the ball off to running back Tony Fulton against Trinity Christian on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Columbia’s offense is wasting talent, becoming unwatchable

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 27, 2021
What was once an explosive offense just two seasons ago has turned into one that’s, well, a little offensive. Columbia’s offense struggled to move the ball Friday night in a 26-13 loss to Trinity Christian much like it did against Bolles a few weeks back.
Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot evades pressure from Branford linebacker Devin Mosley on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot evades pressure from Branford linebacker Devin Mosley on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Indians pull off balancing act, Bucs in another hole and Bulldogs eye course correction

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, September 27, 2021
Leading up to Friday’s win over Branford, Fort White wasn’t just a run-first team — it was practically a run-only team. And why would any coach change that fact after going 2-1 to start the season while putting up staggering rushing numbers?
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Michael Dogbe (91) tackle Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) and defensive end Michael Dogbe (91) tackle Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Failed flea-flicker dooms Jags, leads to 18th straight loss

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 27, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer admittedly had reservations about the trick play even though he didn't overrule it. It turned out to be an epic failure that led to Jacksonville's 18th consecutive loss.
Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson during OTAs at the practice fields outside TIAA Bank Field on May 27 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Jaguars cornerback CJ Henderson during OTAs at the practice fields outside TIAA Bank Field on May 27 in Jacksonville. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

NFL: Jaguars trade CB CJ Henderson for Carolina TE Dan Arnold

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 27, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Cornerback CJ Henderson is the latest first-round draft pick to get shipped out of Jacksonville. The winless Jaguars traded the ninth overall selection in 2020 to the undefeated Carolina Panthers in exchange for journeyman tight end Dan Arnold on Monday.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) gets away from Arizona Cardinals tight end Demetrius Harris (86) on his way to a 109-yard touchdown run on a missed field goal by the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) gets away from Arizona Cardinals tight end Demetrius Harris (86) on his way to a 109-yard touchdown run on a missed field goal by the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

NFL: Agnew provides spark with kick-6, but Jags still lose again

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 26, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer made special teams a priority the second he started rebuilding Jacksonville’s roster. And he spent months raving about signing former All-Pro returner Jamal Agnew in free agency. Now everyone sees why.