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Suwannee quarterback Kodi Lang sets to pass during practice on April 29. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Kodi Lang sets to pass during practice on April 29. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee travels to Oakleaf for spring game with Lang to start at quarterback

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, May 20, 2021
LIVE OAK — Let the fun begin. After three weeks of spring practice, the Suwannee Bulldogs get their reward tonight with a trip to Jacksonville for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Oakleaf. “This is the payout for spring,” SHS coach Kyler Hall said. “Spring is four weeks of practice with one game.
Branford twin sisters Kyla and Kayla Desmartin signed to run at Florida Gateway College on Thursday, while Blair Smith also signed with Florida Gateway College to play volleyball. Branford offensive lineman signed to play football at Thomas More University. Branford catcher Clay Williams signed to play baseball at Gardner-Webb. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford twin sisters Kyla and Kayla Desmartin signed to run at Florida Gateway College on Thursday, while Blair Smith also signed with Florida Gateway College to play volleyball. Branford offensive lineman signed to play football at Thomas More University. Branford catcher Clay Williams signed to play baseball at Gardner-Webb. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SPORTS: 5 Branford athletes sign to play in college

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, May 20, 2021
BRANFORD — Five athletes, four sports, three schools and one common goal accomplished.
The Suwannee Spirit Crush all-star cheerleading team placed 10th in the nation out of more than 800 all-star teams at the D2 Summit Championship at the Walt Disney World Resort on May 13-15. (COURTESY)

The Suwannee Spirit Crush all-star cheerleading team placed 10th in the nation out of more than 800 all-star teams at the D2 Summit Championship at the Walt Disney World Resort on May 13-15. (COURTESY)

CHEERLEADING: Suwannee Spirit's Crush finishes 10th in the nation at D2 Summit Championship

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Crush, the Suwannee Spirit all-star Senior 4.2 cheerleading team, recently placed 10th in the nation out of more than 800 all-star teams at the D2 Summit Championship at the Walt Disney World Resort on May 13-15.
Former Philadelphia Eagles' Tim Tebow looks to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 16, 2015 in Philadelphia. The former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday and will attempt to revive his pro career as a tight end. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Former Philadelphia Eagles' Tim Tebow looks to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 16, 2015 in Philadelphia. The former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday and will attempt to revive his pro career as a tight end. (AP FILE PHOTO)

NFL: Notable college QBs have been changing positions for years

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, May 20, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Tim Tebow wasn’t the first — and surely won’t be the last — college quarterback to switch positions in the NFL. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner is, however, the first to do it more than a decade after making his professional debut.
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell performs a drill during rookie minicamp on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell performs a drill during rookie minicamp on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars TE Farrell, a 5th-round pick, signs rookie contract

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, May 20, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed rookie tight end Luke Farrell on Thursday, getting their third of nine draft picks under contract. Fourth-round pass rusher Jordan Smith and sixth-round receiver Jalen Camp signed earlier this week.
Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, left, and former Florida coach Urban Meyer celebrate in the fourth quarter during a college football game against Georgia on Nov. 1, 2008, in Jacksonville. Tebow and Meyer are together again, this time in the NFL and with Tebow playing a new position. The former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday and will attempt to revive his pro career as a tight end. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, left, and former Florida coach Urban Meyer celebrate in the fourth quarter during a college football game against Georgia on Nov. 1, 2008, in Jacksonville. Tebow and Meyer are together again, this time in the NFL and with Tebow playing a new position. The former Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday and will attempt to revive his pro career as a tight end. (AP FILE PHOTO)

NFL: Tebow signs with Jags, reunites with Meyer as a tight end

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, May 20, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are, at the very least, no longer the NFL’s most irrelevant franchise. Urban Meyer. Trevor Lawrence. Tim Tebow.
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.