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Columbia point guard Na’Haviya Paxton is congratulated by teammates after scoring the 1,000th point of her career during the second quarter of Thursday’s game against Countryside Christian. Paxton was presented with a bronze basketball trophy, balloons, flowers and a poster signed by all of her teammates that read, ‘Na’Haviya gets 1,000 buckets.’ (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia point guard Na’Haviya Paxton is congratulated by teammates after scoring the 1,000th point of her career during the second quarter of Thursday’s game against Countryside Christian. Paxton was presented with a bronze basketball trophy, balloons, flowers and a poster signed by all of her teammates that read, ‘Na’Haviya gets 1,000 buckets.’ (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Paxton reaches 1,000 points for her career, records another triple-double in Columbia's win over Countryside Christian

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Na’Haviya Paxton needed 10 points to get to 1,000 for her career. She did it in less than two quarters. The junior then recorded her sixth triple-double of the season in less than three. It was another stellar night for Columbia’s point guard — and one that will be remembered forever.
Kyle Larson stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 7, 2020, in Avondale, Arizona. (CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/Getty Images/TNS)

Kyle Larson stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series FanShield 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 7, 2020, in Avondale, Arizona. (CHRISTIAN PETERSEN/Getty Images/TNS)

AUTO RACING: NASCAR driver Kyle Larson will race in Winter Nationals at All-Tech Raceway

TONY BRITT
Thursday, January 21, 2021
ELLISVILLE – The level of competition has been ramped-up in what was already a competitive field of racers after All-Tech Raceway officials announced suspended NASCAR driver Kyle Larson will be competing at the track this weekend.
Florida Gateway College forward Brandon Farmer rises to score against Pasco-Hernando State College during last season’s Division II Region 8 Championship. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Florida Gateway College forward Brandon Farmer rises to score against Pasco-Hernando State College during last season’s Division II Region 8 Championship. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC enters 2021 with bigger goals following back-to-back Region 8 titles

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Two years back and two Region 10 Tournament appearances. Basketball has taken off in its return at Florida Gateway College. It’s raised the expectations, too. The Timberwolves will finally take the floor this Friday after a delayed start to the season due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Florida guard Tre Mann (1) and Tennessee guard Davonte Gaines (0) compete for a rebound on Tuesday in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

Florida guard Tre Mann (1) and Tennessee guard Davonte Gaines (0) compete for a rebound on Tuesday in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Short-handed Florida stuns No. 6 Tennessee

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s best performance of the season — maybe even of coach Mike White’s six-year tenure — came without three starters. Noah Locke scored 14 points, Tyree Appleby added 13 and the short-handed Gators stunned No. 6 Tennessee in dominating fashion, 75-49 on Tuesday night.
Tim McCreadie’s No. 39 car. McCreadie will be one of several drivers racing in the General Tire Winter Nationals presented by Line-X this weekend at All-Tech Raceway. (COURTESY)

Tim McCreadie’s No. 39 car. McCreadie will be one of several drivers racing in the General Tire Winter Nationals presented by Line-X this weekend at All-Tech Raceway. (COURTESY)

AUTO RACING: General Tire Winter Nationals set for All-Tech Raceway

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
All-Tech Raceway is opening its 2021 racing season with a bang, hosting The General Tire Winter Nationals presented by Line-X this Friday and Saturday.