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Columbia pitcher Emma Edson fires to first base for an out against Gainesville during the District 3-5A semifinals on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia pitcher Emma Edson fires to first base for an out against Gainesville during the District 3-5A semifinals on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Gainesville ends Columbia's season in District 3-5A semis

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
ST. AUGUSTINE — It just wasn’t their night.  After a shocking 8-1 win over the night before in the opening round of the postseason, nobody in an all-white Columbia uniform Tuesday night could catch a break.
Geno Hayes is pictured during a game against the Atlanta Falcons while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 29, 2009, in Atlanta, Ga.. (KEVIN C. COX/Getty Images/TNS)

Geno Hayes is pictured during a game against the Atlanta Falcons while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 29, 2009, in Atlanta, Ga.. (KEVIN C. COX/Getty Images/TNS)

Geno Hayes, former NFL, Florida State linebacker, dies at 33

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Geno Hayes, a former NFL linebacker who starred at Florida State, has died. He was 33. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirmed his death Tuesday. He had liver disease and had been in hospice care at his parents' home in Valdosta, Georgia.
Columbia’s Julius Moreland smiles with his state medal after winning the Class 2A state title in the 219-pound weight class on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s Julius Moreland smiles with his state medal after winning the Class 2A state title in the 219-pound weight class on Saturday. (COURTESY)

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Columbia's Moreland wins 2A title in 219 class

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, April 26, 2021
The pressure was on for Columbia lifter Julius Moreland. Tied at 655 total pounds with Charlotte’s Hunter Pritchard and holding just a 5-pound lead over New Smyrna Beach’s Chris Coon, Moreland stared at 300 pounds on the bar for his final clean and jerk with a state title on the line.
Suwannee’s Jaquez Moore celebrates on the podium after winning the Class 2A state title in the 183-pound weight class on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee’s Jaquez Moore celebrates on the podium after winning the Class 2A state title in the 183-pound weight class on Saturday. (COURTESY)

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee's Moore wins 2A title in 183 class

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, April 26, 2021
All year long, Jaquez Moore told everyone he was going to win a state title. On Saturday, the Suwannee senior backed up his claims by totaling 605 pounds to win the gold in the 183-pound weight class at the Class 2A state meet at St. Port Joe High School.
Columbia’s Hailey Bowmer (left) and Karis Jernigan celebrate after the Tigers’ 10-9 win over Bradford on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia’s Hailey Bowmer (left) and Karis Jernigan celebrate after the Tigers’ 10-9 win over Bradford on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia rallies from 8 runs down for improbable win over Bradford

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 23, 2021
Down eight runs to Bradford, Columbia battled back. The Tigers scored seven in the fifth inning to pull within a run. Then, Reece Chasteen sent a rocket to center field. For a moment, it appeared Columbia would take the lead.
Columbia infielder Reece Chasteen heads toward third base during Friday’s game against Bradford. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia infielder Reece Chasteen heads toward third base during Friday’s game against Bradford. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia infielder Reece Chasteen named FACA 5A District 4 Player of the Year

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, April 23, 2021
She’s been a bright spot in an up-and-down season for Columbia. On Friday, she was rewarded for a stellar season. Reece Chasteen was named the FACA 5A District 4 Player of the Year. The Emory and Henry signee will also represent the district in the FACA All-Star Game later this year.