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Fort White linebackers Darion Brinson (5) and Elijah Gardner (3) make a tackle against North Marion last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebackers Darion Brinson (5) and Elijah Gardner (3) make a tackle against North Marion last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White's defense to be tested again by Fernandina Beach

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
FORT WHITE — The Indians’ defense might be a little relieved facing a familiar opponent with familiar players. But the veteran squad Fernandina Beach brings into Friday’s matchup could pose more problems for an already troubled unit.  Fort White (2-1) hits the road this week for a 7 p.m.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes scrambles up field against Madison County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes scrambles up field against Madison County last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee, Godby look to turn seasons around in district opener

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
LIVE OAK — A disappointing start to the season can be erased Friday night for Suwannee. The same is true for Godby, which visits Langford Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff to open District 2-3A play. Both the Cougars and the Bulldogs are 0-3 and are allowing more than 40 points per game.
Columbia defensive lineman Terry Henry takes down Hillsborough quarterback Ethan Hanson for one of his three sacks on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive lineman Terry Henry takes down Hillsborough quarterback Ethan Hanson for one of his three sacks on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Columbia's defense could be best yet under Allen

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
How good has Columbia’s defense been through three weeks? Even better than expected. The Tigers’ defense put together another outstanding performance in Friday’s 39-0 win against Hillsborough, allowing only 21 yards.
Fort White receiver Ashton Giddens (right) runs to celebrate with fellow receiver X’Zaevion Gibson after Gibson’s go-ahead 31-yard touchdown catch in Friday’s 41-40 win over North Marion. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Ashton Giddens (right) runs to celebrate with fellow receiver X’Zaevion Gibson after Gibson’s go-ahead 31-yard touchdown catch in Friday’s 41-40 win over North Marion. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Fort White’s offense taking big steps early

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
FORT WHITE — If true exponential growth were possible in football, the Indians might hit it at their current trajectory.
Suwannee receiver Koy Frier is tackled from behind by Madison County defensive end Brandon Williams on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Koy Frier is tackled from behind by Madison County defensive end Brandon Williams on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Winless Suwannee must regroup as district play begins against Godby

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
LIVE OAK — The lessons are continuing for Suwannee. With District 2-3A play opening this week, the Bulldogs need to be ready to graduate from the school of setbacks that they’ve been attending so far in 2025.
Branford pitcher Harleigh Price committed to Florida State during her official visit on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Branford pitcher Harleigh Price committed to Florida State during her official visit on Saturday. (COURTESY)

VARSITY WEEKLY: Branford pitcher Harleigh Price commits to Florida State

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, September 8, 2025
BRANFORD — Playing college softball at Florida State has been Harleigh Price’s dream ever since she attended her first softball camp there in middle school. On Saturday, her dream became a reality. Price committed to the Seminoles after taking her official visit Friday and Saturday.
Fort White receiver Jayden Jackson looks for a lane on a sweep play Friday against North Marion. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White receiver Jayden Jackson looks for a lane on a sweep play Friday against North Marion. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White outlasts North Marion in shootout

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 6, 2025
CITRA — Some for Fort White felt jobbed at several points throughout Friday night. There was the Hail Mary at the end of the half to receiver Jhailynd Cooper, ruled incomplete by referees but appeared to have been caught based on the video and photos of the play.
Madison County quarterback LJ Crumity pulls away from Suwannee linebacker Marco Rojas as De’aumann Jones closes in Friday night at Boot Hill. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

Madison County quarterback LJ Crumity pulls away from Suwannee linebacker Marco Rojas as De’aumann Jones closes in Friday night at Boot Hill. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee doesn’t respond against Madison County, falls to 0-3

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 6, 2025
MADISON — Suwannee weathered one bad bounce Friday night. But when a botched punt snap gave Madison County the ball deep in SHS territory late in the first half, the Bulldogs never recovered.