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Fort White defensive lineman Ethan Shaw (51) celebrates after his fumble recovery alongside defensive back Ezekiel Powell (0) during the Indians’ 32-29 win over Port St. Joe in the FIT championship on Dec. 5. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive lineman Ethan Shaw (51) celebrates after his fumble recovery alongside defensive back Ezekiel Powell (0) during the Indians’ 32-29 win over Port St. Joe in the FIT championship on Dec. 5. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Fort White's uphill battles getting tougher with FHSAA dropouts

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
FORT WHITE — There’s always another mountain to climb. Fort White thought it had its quarterback figured out to open the season, allowing Jayden Jackson to play out wide and make plays in space.
Fort White guard Jayden Jackson scored 21 points to help defeat Hamilton County on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White guard Jayden Jackson scored 21 points to help defeat Hamilton County on Tuesday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from 12/9/25

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette were all in action in basketball and soccer Tuesday night. Here were Tuesday's scores and stats.
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell cuts upfield after a catch against Suwannee on Aug. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell cuts upfield after a catch against Suwannee on Aug. 22. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: FHSAA releases new districts for 2026, '27 seasons

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, December 8, 2025
Some new faces, and two old friends, will stand in Columbia’s path to a district title for the next two football seasons. The Florida High School Athletic Association released tentative new football districts on Monday, slotting the Tigers inside District 3-4A alongside five other schools.
Branford setter/middle blocker Mylie Fernandez (left) was voted the Florida Dairy Farmers Class Rural Volleyball Player of the Year and head coach Lachelle Sikes (right) was voted the Rural Coach of the Year in November. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Branford setter/middle blocker Mylie Fernandez (left) was voted the Florida Dairy Farmers Class Rural Volleyball Player of the Year and head coach Lachelle Sikes (right) was voted the Rural Coach of the Year in November. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Branford's Fernandez, Sikes finish sixth in voting for Florida's Miss Volleyball, Coach of the Year

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, December 8, 2025
BRANFORD – Branford setter Mylie Fernandez and coach Lachelle Sikes both finished sixth in the voting for the 2025 Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Volleyball and Coach of the Year on Monday.
Columbia defensive end Kyten Davis (middle left) stands on stage alongside his family during his signing ceremony to attend Jacksonville State on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive end Kyten Davis (middle left) stands on stage alongside his family during his signing ceremony to attend Jacksonville State on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia DE Kyten Davis signs with Jacksonville State

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, December 5, 2025
Standing on the stage inside the Columbia High School auditorium Friday afternoon, senior defensive end Kyten Davis finally saw a lifelong dream become reality.