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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.
Fort White linebacker Wyatt Holton (22) intercepts a Taylor County pass last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White linebacker Wyatt Holton (22) intercepts a Taylor County pass last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White eyes big plays vs. Belleview

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
FORT WHITE — Fort White is trying not to put too much stock in Friday’s season opener. Instead, the Indians see the road to a deep playoff run getting back on track this week. Fort White (0-1) plays host to Belleview (0-1) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Friday with plenty to prove.
Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes drops back to pass against Columbia last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee quarterback Thomas Sikes drops back to pass against Columbia last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee aims to bounce back against Lafayette following blowout loss

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
LIVE OAK — Suwannee coach Kyler Hall can’t wait to get to Dale Walker Field. Stuck with the bad taste of a 42-6 beatdown to rival Columbia left in his mouth since last Friday night, Hall is eager for the Bulldogs to get a new start. That will come at 7:30 p.m.
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell turns up field after a catch against Suwannee on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell turns up field after a catch against Suwannee on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

ANALYSIS: Collins-to-Caldwell connection has chance to be great for Columbia

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Columbia quarterback Xavier Collins and receiver Kyren Caldwell have had a connection going back to their days at Lake City Middle. In Friday night’s 42-6 win over Suwannee in the teams’ season opener, it was on full display.