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Columbia linebacker Kameron Mills stares down Coffee quarterback Trey Ross after tackling him on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Kameron Mills stares down Coffee quarterback Trey Ross after tackling him on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Mills willing to do whatever is needed for Columbia to win

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Kameron Mills hadn’t taken a single snap at quarterback in practice all week. It didn’t matter. When Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins left Friday’s game against Coffee with a hip injury, the senior linebacker told head coach Brian Allen to give him the ball.
Fort White running back John’l Lawson tries to break away from a tackle Friday against Belleview. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back John’l Lawson tries to break away from a tackle Friday against Belleview. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Lawson’s big run boosts Fort White offense

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
FORT WHITE — John’l Lawson had been itching to make an impact. After having a modest game through the air and minus-13 yards on the ground in a tough Week 1 loss to Taylor County, the junior found his groove for Friday’s 26-15 win over Belleview.
Lafayette defensive lineman Zamarion Hawkins tackles Suwannee running back Lou Jack Smith on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette defensive lineman Zamarion Hawkins tackles Suwannee running back Lou Jack Smith on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Suwannee’s resolve, mudita tested by struggles

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
LIVE OAK — Two games into the season, Suwannee’s bonds are going to be tested sitting at 0-2 for the first time in nine years. Also tested will be the Bulldogs’ commitment to each other through their slogan of “mudita.
Bob Hochmuth (from left), Tiffany Moses and Mike Rizzi accept their plaques after being inducted in the Fort White Athletics Hall of Fame ahead of Friday’s football game against Belleview. Xavier Blake and Jordan Talley (not pictured) were also inducted Friday but could not attend the ceremony. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Bob Hochmuth (from left), Tiffany Moses and Mike Rizzi accept their plaques after being inducted in the Fort White Athletics Hall of Fame ahead of Friday’s football game against Belleview. Xavier Blake and Jordan Talley (not pictured) were also inducted Friday but could not attend the ceremony. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

VARSITY WEEKLY: Fort White inducts 5 into Hall of Fame

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
FORT WHITE — Five more former Indians have been enshrined for generations of future Indians to recognize. The Fort White Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed five new members ahead of Friday’s game against Belleview.
Fort White running back John’l Lawson breaks loose for a touchdown run against Belleview on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back John’l Lawson breaks loose for a touchdown run against Belleview on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Turnovers spark Fort White's win over Belleview

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, August 30, 2025
FORT WHITE — It started a lot like their matchup a year ago in Belleview. And much like that blowout, Friday’s rematch saw the Indians’ defense make big plays to secure the win. Fort White forced five turnovers to spark momentum for the offense in a 26-15 win over the Rattlers.
Lafayette receiver Parker Hill outruns the Suwannee defense for the game-winning touchdown on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette receiver Parker Hill outruns the Suwannee defense for the game-winning touchdown on Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette stings Suwannee on Hill’s late TD

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, August 30, 2025
MAYO — With the game on the line, Lafayette had one more chance to prove that the most physical team would win Friday night. Leading 37-30, the Hornets’ defense had one more stop to get with 2:45 remaining at Dale Walker Field with Suwannee facing a 4th-and-2 at the LHS 49.
Branford receiver Maurice Vought turns up field against Wewahitchka on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Branford receiver Maurice Vought turns up field against Wewahitchka on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Land, Vought lead Branford to blowout win over Wewa

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, August 30, 2025
BRANFORD — A good week of practice turned into a great Friday night for Branford. Rebounding from a season-opening setback, the Buccaneers turned four solid workdays into a 32-7 romp of visiting Wewahitchka at Buccaneer Stadium on Friday night.
The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

The Lake City Reporter provides coverage for Columbia, Fort White, Suwannee, Branford and Lafayette high schools.

SCOREBOARD: High school scores for Aug. 25-Aug. 30

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Thursday, Aug. 28 BOYS GOLF Buchholz 162, Belmont Academy 186 (at Ironwood Golf Course, Par 36) Belmont's scores: 7. Gregory Green 45, 8. Colby Hansen 46, 9. Peyton Novak 47, 10. Chad Carrender 48; Medalist: Daniel Muchnick 39.
Columbia defensive tackle Jaylen Underwood tackles Suwannee running back Lou Jack Smith last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive tackle Jaylen Underwood tackles Suwannee running back Lou Jack Smith last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia aims to tame Coffee's run game in Friday night showdown

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
When facing a Mike Coe coached football team, it’s no secret you must stop the run. That’s easier said than done, though. Coffee rolls into Lake City for Friday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff with some new faces in the backfield but another stellar rushing attack, nonetheless.