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Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell (middle) and linebacker Jaden Robinson (right) joke around with receiver Marcus Peterson after a play during practice on April 29. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell (middle) and linebacker Jaden Robinson (right) joke around with receiver Marcus Peterson after a play during practice on April 29. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: With more than 20 college offers combined, Ferrell & Robinson remain hungry

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
It seems every week a new college offer rolls in for Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell and linebacker Jaden Robinson. Sometimes even two or three. The two sophomores are being heavily recruited by schools this spring. Just on Tuesday, both players were offered scholarships by Ole Miss.
Fort White quarterback Darren Clark (left) and running back Jaylen Brown (right) line up in the shotgun during Tuesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Darren Clark (left) and running back Jaylen Brown (right) line up in the shotgun during Tuesday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White aims to play sound defense, eyes on Clark at QB in spring game vs. Lafayette

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
FORT WHITE — Demetric Jackson isn’t too worried about tonight’s final score. The Fort White coach, fixing to enter his 14th season as the man in charge of the Indians, is coming off just his second losing season in that time.
Branford players hug following a 3-2 loss to Trenton in the Class 1A state semifinals on Tuesday. (WILL TURNER/Special to the Reporter)

Branford players hug following a 3-2 loss to Trenton in the Class 1A state semifinals on Tuesday. (WILL TURNER/Special to the Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Trenton rallies to top Branford in Class 1A state semifinals

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
CLERMONT — Shalyn Parrish laid down a bunt, Laila Arnold slipped in the circle, and the game turned. Up by two runs, Arnold grabbed the ball from her knees and tried to fire the ball to first base to beat out Parrish’s sacrifice bunt.
Columbia shortstop Mason Gray (middle) smiles after signing his letter of intent with Flagler alongside his mother, Heather, and father, Kevin, on Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia shortstop Mason Gray (middle) smiles after signing his letter of intent with Flagler alongside his mother, Heather, and father, Kevin, on Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Columbia SS Mason Gray signs with Flagler

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Mason Gray’s voice quivered. Standing behind a lectern perched in the corner of Columbia’s auditorium, the graduating senior powered through his prepared remarks. He gathered himself before acknowledging his parents.
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Terry Goodwin tries to get past cornerbacks Josiah Scott (24) and Luq Barcoo (3) during drills at in a practice session at TIAA Bank Field on Aug, 29, 2020, in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union)

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Terry Goodwin tries to get past cornerbacks Josiah Scott (24) and Luq Barcoo (3) during drills at in a practice session at TIAA Bank Field on Aug, 29, 2020, in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union)

NFL: Jaguars trade Scott to Eagles for Houston, 6th-round pick; sign Smith to rookie deal

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars traded cornerback Josiah Scott, a fourth-round draft pick in 2020, to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday for cornerback Jameson Houston and a sixth-round selection in 2023.
Columbia’s offensive line battles the defensive line during practice last Thursday. Caleb Pope and Travis Matthews are getting their first varsity looks at tackle this spring. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s offensive line battles the defensive line during practice last Thursday. Caleb Pope and Travis Matthews are getting their first varsity looks at tackle this spring. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia filling out O-line with 2 new tackles this spring

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, May 17, 2021
Quarterback isn’t the only question mark on Columbia’s offense this spring. The Tigers are also working in two new tackles while deciding whether rising senior Kade Jackson or rising sophomore Evan Umstead will win the job behind center.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jalen Camp, left, catches a pass as head coach Urban Meyer looks on during Saturday’s practice in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jalen Camp, left, catches a pass as head coach Urban Meyer looks on during Saturday’s practice in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars sign 6th-rounder Jalen Camp, waive Ryquell Armstead

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, May 17, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed sixth-round draft pick Jalen Camp on Monday and waived third-year running back Ryquell Armstead, who spent all of last season on the covid-19 list.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass during rookie minicamp on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass during rookie minicamp on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: 1st rule of Jaguars rookie camp — don't touch QB Lawrence

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, May 15, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence opened Jacksonville’s rookie minicamp on a pitch count. Coaches and teammates were essentially given an even stricter rule regarding the No. 1 pick and franchise quarterback: Don’t touch him.