Sports

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles away from pressure Monday night against Cleveland. (JOHN KUNTZ/cleveland.com/TNS)

Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles away from pressure Monday night against Cleveland. (JOHN KUNTZ/cleveland.com/TNS)

NFL: Ravens can’t afford letdown against Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, December 18, 2020
The Baltimore Ravens left Cleveland on Monday night riding a wave of emotion following a thrilling victory that greatly enhanced their playoff hopes.
Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during a game against Marshall on Nov. 29, 2019, in Gainesville. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during a game against Marshall on Nov. 29, 2019, in Gainesville. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida's Johnson releases video message after collapse

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, December 18, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida forward Keyontae Johnson thanked everyone for their support in a video message Friday, his first public appearance since collapsing on the court at Florida State nearly a week ago.
Suwannee’s Tyra Kalandyk lifts during the clean and jerk portion of a meet last season at Suwannee High School. SHS hosts its annual Power of Christmas event today. (PAUL BUCHANAN FILE/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s Tyra Kalandyk lifts during the clean and jerk portion of a meet last season at Suwannee High School. SHS hosts its annual Power of Christmas event today. (PAUL BUCHANAN FILE/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee’s Power of Christmas meet smaller, but still competitive

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, December 17, 2020
LIVE OAK — Not even the Power of Christmas can avoid the reach of covid-19. The Suwannee girls weightlifting program’s annual holiday meet will have a smaller feel to it when it lifts off at 4 p.m. today at the SHS gymnasium.
Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith catches a touchdown against Ole Miss on Sept. 28, 2019. (MICKEY WELSH/TNS)

Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith catches a touchdown against Ole Miss on Sept. 28, 2019. (MICKEY WELSH/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Alabama heavily favored against UF

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 17, 2020
ATLANTA — Alabama’s slump lasted all of one season. After failing to reach either the Southeastern Conference championship game or the College Football Playoff a year ago — what qualifies as a subpar season in Tuscaloosa — the Crimson Tide is back on track to claim another national title.
FWHS

FWHS

BOYS BASKETBALL: Indians run away from Bucs

MIKE JONES
Thursday, December 17, 2020
BRANFORD — Ja’rod Cannon had the touch from 3-point range, Chancellor Wilson had a strong all-around game and the Fort White Indians won easily at Branford on Thursday. After a close first quarter, Fort White went on to a convincing 79-43 victory.
FWHS

FWHS

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Branford rolls past Fort White

MIKE JONES
Thursday, December 17, 2020
BRANFORD — A big scoring night from Cera McElreath propelled the Branford girls’ basketball team past Fort White on Thursday. McElreath scored 32 points and Branford led from start to finish in a 74-49 victory. “I was proud of our offense,” said BHS coach Carla Suggs.
Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during a game against Marshall on Nov. 29, 2019, in Gainesville. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks on during a game against Marshall on Nov. 29, 2019, in Gainesville. Johnson, the Southeastern Conference's preseason player of the year, collapsed coming out of a timeout against rival Florida State and needed emergency medical attention Saturday. He was taken off the floor on a stretcher and rushed to Tallahassee Memorial for evaluation. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida postpones 3 home games while Johnson makes progress

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 17, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida has postponed its next three men's basketball games while forward Keyontae Johnson continues to show "truly encouraging signs of progress,” athletic director Scott Stricklin said Thursday.
FW

FW

PREP ROUNDUP: Fort White boys rally to top Trenton in hoops

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Fort White's boys basketball rallied from 16 down at the half to defeat Trenton 52-47 on the road Tuesday night in District 6-1A action to sweep the season series. Chancellor Wilson dropped 17 of his 19 points in the second half, including going 4 for 4 from the foul line in the fourth quarter.
Columbia cornerback Shyheim Brown signed his letter of intent with Florida State on Wednesday. Brown could play defensive back or even linebacker for the Seminoles. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia cornerback Shyheim Brown signed his letter of intent with Florida State on Wednesday. Brown could play defensive back or even linebacker for the Seminoles. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia's Brown signs with FSU, Suwannee's Moore inks with Duke and former Tiger S.L. McCall is headed to Akron

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Columbia defensive back Shyheim Brown signed his letter of intent to attend Florida State on Wednesday, while Suwannee quarterback Jaquez Moore also inked his with Duke.