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Columbia coach Brian Thomas smiles after receiving an ice-water bath from his team following the Tigers’ 13-1 win over Bradford on Wednesday night, which gave Thomas 300 victories in his career. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia coach Brian Thomas smiles after receiving an ice-water bath from his team following the Tigers’ 13-1 win over Bradford on Wednesday night, which gave Thomas 300 victories in his career. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP BASEBALL: Thomas wins 300th career game as Columbia run-rules Bradford

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Brian Thomas was overcome with emotion. Just minutes after Columbia beat Bradford 13-1 Wednesday night at home in a mercy-rule victory, Thomas was choked up with tears. It was win No.
Missouri guard Dru Smith (12) goes up and under the basket to score the game-winning basket against Florida on Wednesday in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

Missouri guard Dru Smith (12) goes up and under the basket to score the game-winning basket against Florida on Wednesday in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Missouri hangs on for 1st win at Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Dru Smith scored the game-winner, banking a baseline drive reverse layup off the glass with 0.7 seconds on the clock and Missouri held on to defeat Florida 72-70 on Wednesday night for the Tigers' first-ever win in Gainesville.
Columbia wrestler Brett Millard (right) and coach Pete Whittington celebrate after Millard won the Region 1-2A title in the 106 weight class on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Columbia wrestler Brett Millard (right) and coach Pete Whittington celebrate after Millard won the Region 1-2A title in the 106 weight class on Saturday. (COURTESY)

WRESTLING: Columbia quartet aim for podium at Class 2A state meet

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Brett Millard hasn’t lost in weeks, while Joseph Rice has blossomed into one of the best wrestlers at Columbia. And don’t forget Jaycob Jones and Thomas Greene — they don’t go down easily either.
Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton gestures during a game against Miami on Feb. 24 in Coral Gables. (MARTA LAVANDIER/Associated Press)

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton gestures during a game against Miami on Feb. 24 in Coral Gables. (MARTA LAVANDIER/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida State extends Hamilton's contract through 2025

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, March 1, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — No. 11 Florida State has extended coach Leonard Hamilton’s contract through the 2024-25 season. The school announced the extension Monday, with the deal set to keep Hamilton on the FSU sideline until he is 76 years old.
Florida's Anthony Duruji (4) dunks near Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr. (12) and Devin Askew (2) on Saturday in Lexington, Ky. (JAMES CRISP/Associated Press)

Florida's Anthony Duruji (4) dunks near Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr. (12) and Devin Askew (2) on Saturday in Lexington, Ky. (JAMES CRISP/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida edges Kentucky for series split

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, February 27, 2021
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tre Mann scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half and Florida pulled out a 71-67 victory over Kentucky on Saturday, winning its third straight game and avenging a blowout loss to the Wildcats.
Florida State forward RaiQuan Gray (1) and North Carolina forward Walker Kessler (13) struggle for the ball during Saturday's game in Chapel Hill, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

Florida State forward RaiQuan Gray (1) and North Carolina forward Walker Kessler (13) struggle for the ball during Saturday's game in Chapel Hill, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Tar Heels rally from 16 down to upset No. 11 FSU

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, February 27, 2021
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — It took Walker Kessler one afternoon to go from promising reserve to having North Carolina fans — the first allowed to attend games all year — chanting his name.
Suwannee's boys track & field team won the Ron Riddle Invitational on Friday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee's boys track & field team won the Ron Riddle Invitational on Friday. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: Suwannee boys win Ron Riddle Invitational

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Suwannee’s boys track & field team won the Ron Riddle Invitational on Friday at Clay High School. Jaquez Moore (11.60 in 100), Malachi Graham (23.69 in 200) and Garrison Beach (41.