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Chris Howard (right) is pictured with his son Brent Howard after Hamilton County won the District 6-1A title this past season. The Columbia County School Board approved Howard as Columbia’s new baseball coach on Tuesday after he agreed to take the job at the end of May. Brent will be joining him as a senior at Columbia as well. (FILE)

Chris Howard (right) is pictured with his son Brent Howard after Hamilton County won the District 6-1A title this past season. The Columbia County School Board approved Howard as Columbia’s new baseball coach on Tuesday after he agreed to take the job at the end of May. Brent will be joining him as a senior at Columbia as well. (FILE)

PREP BASEBALL: School board finally approves Chris Howard as new Columbia coach after he agreed to job in May

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The Columbia County School Board officially approved Chris Howard as Columbia’s new baseball coach at Tuesday’s meeting, nearly a month after Howard agreed to take the job. Howard was recommended to the school board at the end of May by Columbia principal Trey Hosford.
Jon Rahm celebrates making a putt for birdie on the 18th green during the final round of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Sunday in San Diego, Calif. (SEAN M. HAFFEY/Getty Images/TNS)

Jon Rahm celebrates making a putt for birdie on the 18th green during the final round of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Sunday in San Diego, Calif. (SEAN M. HAFFEY/Getty Images/TNS)

PRO GOLF: Rahm birdies last 2 holes to win U.S. Open at Torrey Pines

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, June 20, 2021
SAN DIEGO — Whether it was destiny or karma was of no relevance to Jon Rahm. He won the U.S. Open on Sunday at Torrey Pines, the perfect time and the perfect place to become a major champion. How it unfolded was beyond his dreams.
Suwannee receiver Garrison Beach (4) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass against Oakleaf in the teams’ spring game on May 21. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Garrison Beach (4) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass against Oakleaf in the teams’ spring game on May 21. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee looking for Week 1 matchup after Dunnellon backs out at last minute

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, June 18, 2021
LIVE OAK — The schedule was done and Suwannee coach Kyler Hall’s biggest concern was navigating a slate that included three teams that played in state semifinals a year ago. Until this week. That’s when Suwannee announced it was looking for a season-opening opponent Aug. 27 at Langford Stadium.

COLLEGE BASEBALL: CHS grad Brock Edge will continue career at UNF

NEWS STAFF
Friday, June 18, 2021
Former Columbia baseball standout Brock Edge announced on Friday that he’ll attend North Florida for his final year of eligibility while he pursues his Master’s degree as a graduate transfer. Edge, a 2017 CHS grad, played the past two seasons at Florida but entered the transfer portal on June 8.
Suwannee quarterback Maci Campbell throws a pass against Bradford on March 15. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Maci Campbell throws a pass against Bradford on March 15. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

FLAG FOOTBALL: Suwannee’s Maci Campbell named to all-state third team in Class 1A

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, June 17, 2021
LIVE OAK — Completing its first full season, the Suwannee’s flag football program has already produced its first all-state performer. The Florida Athletic Coaches Association flag football all-state teams were released Thursday and SHS sophomore Maci Campbell was named to the Class 1A third team.
Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against Branford during last season’s Region 3-1A quarterfinals. Jefferson transferred to Hawthorne following spring practice for his junior season. (FILE)

Fort White quarterback Tyler Jefferson throws a pass against Branford during last season’s Region 3-1A quarterfinals. Jefferson transferred to Hawthorne following spring practice for his junior season. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: QB Tyler Jefferson transfers to Hawthorne from Fort White

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 14, 2021
FORT WHITE — Tyler Jefferson has transferred to Hawthorne, leaving behind a big hole in Fort White’s offense. Jefferson, a rising junior, was the Indians’ starting quarterback for 14 games across his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence takes a break during practice Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence takes a break during practice Monday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags taking 'cautious' approach with Lawrence's hamstring

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, June 14, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars expect quarterback Trevor Lawrence to be fully cleared to practice by training camp next month. Lawrence was a limited participant as the Jaguars opened a two-day, mandatory minicamp Monday that signals the end of their offseason program.