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Columbia defensive linemen Jaylen Underwood (right) and Terry Henry (bottom) stuff Madison County running back Davyon Gallon on Friday night at Boot Hill. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive linemen Jaylen Underwood (right) and Terry Henry (bottom) stuff Madison County running back Davyon Gallon on Friday night at Boot Hill. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia shuts down Madison County for second straight shutout

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 13, 2025
MADISON — Mired in a scoreless struggle late in the third quarter, Friday’s contest between Columbia and Madison County became a matter of who was going to blink first. The Cowboys finally did with a special teams snafu.
Godby quarterback Landon Dougherty reaches for the end zone as teammates push behind him Friday night at Langford Stadium. Suwannee’s Jayden Polite tries to hold him up. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Godby quarterback Landon Dougherty reaches for the end zone as teammates push behind him Friday night at Langford Stadium. Suwannee’s Jayden Polite tries to hold him up. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Godby stops Suwannee late in shootout

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 13, 2025
LIVE OAK — Suwannee High was just 16 yards away from the win column. But after three straight Thomas Sikes passes had fallen incomplete at the south end of Langford Stadium, two to Koy Frier and one to Hunter Watson, the Bulldogs had just one more chance to break through.
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins looks for running room during last Friday’s win over Hillsborough. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins looks for running room during last Friday’s win over Hillsborough. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia's offense must elevate play against stout Madison County defense

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Last week’s offensive performance may have been good enough for Columbia to beat Hillsborough. But it won’t cut it against Madison County. The Tigers (3-0) will have to be more consistent when they face a stingy Cowboys defense at Boot Hill on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Fort White linebackers Darion Brinson (5) and Elijah Gardner (3) make a tackle against North Marion last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebackers Darion Brinson (5) and Elijah Gardner (3) make a tackle against North Marion last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White's defense to be tested again by Fernandina Beach

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FORT WHITE — The Indians’ defense might be a little relieved facing a familiar opponent with familiar players. But the veteran squad Fernandina Beach brings into Friday’s matchup could pose more problems for an already troubled unit.  Fort White (2-1) hits the road this week for a 7 p.m.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes scrambles up field against Madison County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes scrambles up field against Madison County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee, Godby look to turn seasons around in district opener

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
LIVE OAK — A disappointing start to the season can be erased Friday night for Suwannee. The same is true for Godby, which visits Langford Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff to open District 2-3A play. Both the Cougars and the Bulldogs are 0-3 and are allowing more than 40 points per game.
Columbia defensive lineman Terry Henry takes down Hillsborough quarterback Ethan Hanson for one of his three sacks on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive lineman Terry Henry takes down Hillsborough quarterback Ethan Hanson for one of his three sacks on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Columbia's defense could be best yet under Allen

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
How good has Columbia’s defense been through three weeks? Even better than expected. The Tigers’ defense put together another outstanding performance in Friday’s 39-0 win against Hillsborough, allowing only 21 yards.
Fort White receiver Ashton Giddens (right) runs to celebrate with fellow receiver X’Zaevion Gibson after Gibson’s go-ahead 31-yard touchdown catch in Friday’s 41-40 win over North Marion. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Ashton Giddens (right) runs to celebrate with fellow receiver X’Zaevion Gibson after Gibson’s go-ahead 31-yard touchdown catch in Friday’s 41-40 win over North Marion. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Fort White’s offense taking big steps early

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
FORT WHITE — If true exponential growth were possible in football, the Indians might hit it at their current trajectory.
Suwannee receiver Koy Frier is tackled from behind by Madison County defensive end Brandon Williams on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Koy Frier is tackled from behind by Madison County defensive end Brandon Williams on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Winless Suwannee must regroup as district play begins against Godby

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
LIVE OAK — The lessons are continuing for Suwannee. With District 2-3A play opening this week, the Bulldogs need to be ready to graduate from the school of setbacks that they’ve been attending so far in 2025.