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Suwannee weightlifter Matti Marsee hugs her father and assistant coach Dan Marsee after winning the Class 1A state title in the 110-pound weight class on Feb. 12. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee weightlifter Matti Marsee hugs her father and assistant coach Dan Marsee after winning the Class 1A state title in the 110-pound weight class on Feb. 12. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Marsee named Dairy Farmers Class 1A Girls Weightlifter of the Year, Shearer receives Coach of the Year

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 2, 2021
LIVE OAK — Brittney Shearer’s first order of business as Suwannee’s girls weightlifting coach in 2018 was to raise the program’s standard. Shearer aimed to make the sport important, to make sure her lifters knew she believed it was important.
Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic (3) looks to pass during a game against Connecticut on Nov. 11, 2018, in Storrs, Conn. Florida coach Mike White took the first step in a significant rebuilding process Friday, April 2, 2021. White got a commitment from Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic. The senior led the Roos with 17.2 points a game this season.(AP FILE PHOTO)

Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic (3) looks to pass during a game against Connecticut on Nov. 11, 2018, in Storrs, Conn. Florida coach Mike White took the first step in a significant rebuilding process Friday, April 2, 2021. White got a commitment from Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic. The senior led the Roos with 17.2 points a game this season.(AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida's rebuild begins with grad transfer guard McKissic

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, April 2, 2021
GAINESVILLE — After a week of departures that saw four of his players enter the transfer portal and two more turn pro, Florida coach Mike White took the first steps in replacing them Friday. White got commitments from Kansas City guard Brandon McKissic and Boston College forward CJ Felder.
Columbia second baseman Sofia Arata can’t hold onto a throw as Gainesville’s Jayla Clark slides safely into second base. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia second baseman Sofia Arata can’t hold onto a throw as Gainesville’s Jayla Clark slides safely into second base. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia scores early but falters late in another loss to Gainesville

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, April 1, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Three weeks ago, Columbia took a shot at the top team in District 3-5A, Gainesville. The Tigers took the Class 5A No. 5 Hurricanes to the brink and back, ultimately falling 4-3 in 10 innings, but proving they belong in the conversation.
Florida's Scottie Lewis (23) and Tre Mann (1) leave the court after the Gators' win against Vanderbilt during the SEC Tournament last month. (MARK HUMPHREY/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Florida's Scottie Lewis (23) and Tre Mann (1) leave the court after the Gators' win against Vanderbilt during the SEC Tournament last month. (MARK HUMPHREY/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida loses another as Scottie Lewis opts for NBA draft

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 1, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Guard Scottie Lewis became the sixth player to leave Florida's basketball program in a little more than a week when he declared for the NBA draft Thursday night. Lewis announced on Instagram that he will hire an agent and made it clear he has no plans on returning to school.
Florida Gators cornerback Marco Wilson (3) dives for a ball against the Auburn at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Oct, 5, 2019, in Gainesville. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators cornerback Marco Wilson (3) dives for a ball against the Auburn at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Oct, 5, 2019, in Gainesville. (JAMES GILBERT/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Wilson moves on from shoe toss, preps for NFL

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, April 1, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Marco Wilson’s last two performances in Gainesville ended quite differently. He was reviled after one, revered following the other.